The Tesla Model S Plaid only took a single software alteration to break past its default speed limit. Ingenext hacked its way to reach a peak speed of over 217 mph for the model, surpassing the advertised 200 mph for the electric vehicle.
Tesla Model S Plaid Reaches 217 mph With a Single Modification
The Tesla Model S Plaid now competes with members of the million-dollar "hypercar trinity," such as the McLaren P1. Previous articles from the firm indicated that it has been working for some time to improve its Model S Plaid. Tesla also launched a new 'Track Mode' for the Model S Plaid earlier this year, increasing the peak speed to 175 mph (282 km/h). But beyond these modifications, Ingenext introduced something that helped boost the model's speed. This was shown by the company's Tesla Model S Plaid, which was able to reach a top speed of 350 km/h, or roughly 217 mph.
The incredible accomplishment was accomplished at the Trois-Rivières airport in Quebec, Canada. Moreover, the Model S Plaid that accomplished the feat allegedly had just minor changes. According to Ingenext, one of its modules was installed on the car to unlock Tesla's software constraints. MountainPass Performance brakes were also installed on the Model S Plaid, according to EV enthusiast site Electrek. The car also received some high-performance tires.
This is Tesla Model S Plaid's Quickest Speed Record as of Today
This is the quickest peak speed reached by a Tesla Model S Plaid or any Tesla car to date. It's unclear what's keeping Tesla from reaching the claimed peak speed of 200 mph. Many people believe it is the brakes, as Tesla is now selling a carbon-ceramic kit upgrade for $20,000. Another possibility is that it is due to the model's restricted three motors or battery pack.
What is now obvious is that Tesla was true to its promise about the vehicle's ability to hit 200 mph. However, it was also because of Ingenext. The firm is also well-known for supplying modules that aid with the unlocking of software-locked functions in Tesla automobiles. They circumvent the Model S Plaid's software constraints and entirely unleash its peak speed. The Ingenext module was the sole modification made for the speed run, allowing them to sidestep Tesla's software limits effectively.
It is the first time a Tesla vehicle has reached 216 mph, and it is likely the first time a production electric vehicle has reached that speed. It's also worth noting that, while the Model S Plaid boasts hypercar-like performance, it's still a 4-door family sedan, making it rather astounding.
The Ingenext team had already attempted to achieve 200 mph with the vehicle in other locations, but they simply ran out of room; the Trois-Rivières airport has a 3 km (1.8-mile) long runway ideal for the test. They temporarily shut down the runway to allow André to attempt.
