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Model S Plaid
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my buddy actually has the inside scoop about that. you can ask him, sometimes he'll tell you. message him on twitter @elonmusk
OMG. This is me! Yes Yes, I'm waiting on the Plaid too!! Let's get this show on the road. I guess time is on our side, with the stock pricing.
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Cory151
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Doubt there will be any HUD since it never really caught on in the late 80s. But in order to get the performance and incredibly high phase amps needed for Plaid they will need a revamped battery pack for sure. I expect they will consolidate the current 16 modules down to 5 or 6 larger ones vastly improving cooling that'll be needed with a high output 18650 cells similar to the 30Q or the VTC6. Ive built bike packs with both cells and they definitely pack a punch albeit at a reduced lifespan compared to high drain cells. 2170 cells from the Model 3/Y don't really provide a big enough advantage to retool entire module/ pack lines for the 2170 form factor (yet).
Lastly, I believe there we still be a Long Range and Performance Model S with the addition of a Model S Track Mode Variant. As any car that runs the ring at the reported numbers will indeed compromise daily driving to some extent (mainly in suspension, less sound dampening and creature comforts).
Im interested to find out how they are going to be cooling the motor stators so much better as that seems to be what heat soaks first on repeated runs for me.
Lastly, I believe there we still be a Long Range and Performance Model S with the addition of a Model S Track Mode Variant. As any car that runs the ring at the reported numbers will indeed compromise daily driving to some extent (mainly in suspension, less sound dampening and creature comforts).
Im interested to find out how they are going to be cooling the motor stators so much better as that seems to be what heat soaks first on repeated runs for me.
I wish I could find tesla.com pages that detail the differences on Plaid. Specifics on the motors, cooling, suspension, Track Mode?, etc. I haven't had much luck yet.
The design studio has it and the total price is roughly in the same ballpark as my P100D was at the end of 2016 -- which is a phenomenal improvement (IMO) in value given the tech advances of 4 years.
Still hard to get a feel for how it will feel on the track vs. M3P. For example, is the S weight improved at all? (Suspect not.) Is the new stock suspension more capable than the P100D was? Do the battery cooling advances in M3P translate to the S (and to what degree)? Will I burn through the stock brakes in one track weekend still -- even for 3/10 driving aggressiveness? Etc.
The design studio has it and the total price is roughly in the same ballpark as my P100D was at the end of 2016 -- which is a phenomenal improvement (IMO) in value given the tech advances of 4 years.
Still hard to get a feel for how it will feel on the track vs. M3P. For example, is the S weight improved at all? (Suspect not.) Is the new stock suspension more capable than the P100D was? Do the battery cooling advances in M3P translate to the S (and to what degree)? Will I burn through the stock brakes in one track weekend still -- even for 3/10 driving aggressiveness? Etc.
Plaid ordered!!! My 2012 has been amazing and although no new design, time for an upgrade.
Plaid in white is the way to go. Excess with a touch of frugality.
Tam
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It sounds like the battery cell will be new larger design 46mm x 80 mm (the biggest Tesla cell in use now is 21 mm x 70 mm). I further suspect that they would implement what they said about battery pack would become the car's structure itself. That would significantly reduce the weight too.
If that is the case, the battery will be more concentrated toward the center of the car and leaving more free spaces from the sides. As Elon explained when an ice skater moves her arm toward the center, she can spin faster and it'll be the same with your car that you'll just feel better handling!
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aerodyne
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Same here, but I think I want to change to red and white interior. There does not seem to be a way to do that...
I have the similar concern. Don’t believe the current S with only powertrain swap can reach 1:30 on Laguna Seca. The Nurburgring one has a ton of custom modifications, like carbon ceramic brakes and wide body with huge opening...
If this is a preorder page like cybertruck and roadster 2, I will be more confident and assume more options are going to appear before delivery. Currently it looks like only a powertrain swap.
aerodyne
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