Tesla has teased an all-new track package coming to the Model S Plaid, making the vehicle more track-ready than ever before.
Since its release, the Tesla Model S Plaid has attracted numerous owners to the track, whether it be a traditional race track location or a simple drag strip. Now, doubling down on that enthusiast offering, Tesla has announced that it will be introducing a “Track Package” that could make the vehicle perform better than ever before.
Tesla announced the upcoming Track package on Twitter, showing off an incredible video of a Model S Plaid taking on the track. A few key features are seen in the video, but it remains unclear what the entire package will entail.
Model S Plaid track package coming soon pic.twitter.com/TH0cg7smLj
— Tesla (@Tesla) May 4, 2023
Watching the video, the most apparent new modification is coming to the gauge cluster, which looks to be redesigned with crucial performance metrics displayed for the driver. Though, strangely, the system does look different from the “Track Mode” software offering that is already available on some performance models from Tesla.
Credit: Tesla, Twitter
While the obvious change coming with the Track Package is software, it remains unclear if any physical upgrades will also come with it. Further, many prospective customers wonder if this package will only come on new Model S Plaids or if it can be retrofitted to existing models.
Considering some of the biggest concerns track users have had with the Plaid are regarding its handling, if physical upgrades come with the package, they would likely be pointed at addressing those concerns. Notably, this could include a brake system upgrade, increasing the size of rotors, or using larger volume calipers. More simply, a tire upgrade to top-of-the-line race-spec rubber could help keep the vehicle planted around corners. Perhaps least likely, but the most enticing idea would be the introduction of a suspension upgrade, which could help limit body roll and maintain the car through corners.
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