Plaid doesn’t work on the track? Tell that to the M5CS and CT5-V Blackwing!

[Zcd1]

Link to the original thread, which should maybe be in a different sub-forum:

Thread 'Tesla Model S Plaid vs BMW M5 CS vs Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing'

The graphic representations of its acceleration advantage are fun(ny) and what it does on the track despite no actual track mode is unbelievable.

 

[Zcd1]

Broken link - sorry - can't edit it. Here's the correct link:

Tesla Model S Plaid vs BMW M5 CS vs Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing

 

[jmaddr]

Funny you post this as I just watched a review of it on track.

The consensus is the Plaid is SEVERELY underbaked and with all it's power, I totally get where they are coming from. Still, even with the weak brakes, it was only 2 seconds slower than the M5 which shows how insane the power is. I do wish the braking and handling would support the power in my M3P and I would *think* it's even more lopsided in the Plaid.

 

[Zcd1]

Funny you post this as I just watched a review of it on track. The consensus is the Plaid is SEVERELY underbaked and with all it's power, I totally get where they are coming from.

I saw that clip too.

Hard to imagine a track LESS suited to the Plaid than their tiny track. On an actual racing track, in the hands of a talented driver, the Plaid was quickest.

Once Plaid’s Track Mode is implemented, I expect that track size won’t matter.

Are the brakes undersized? For a race car, absolutely. For a street car, not really.