Tesla Reclaims Nürburgring EV Lap Record With Model S Track Pack

Quicker than a Taycan.

To some people, Nürburgring lap records are a big deal. They show the top-performing vehicles you can find on one of the toughest tracks out there, so it should come as no surprise that some automakers obsess over them. Porsche is one of those brands, and holds records for its SUVs, sports cars and even racers, but it just lost its EV lap record to Tesla.

After dominating the ‘Ring with its Taycan Turbo S electric model last year, Porsche has had its crown stolen by Tesla, which sent a Model S Plaid equipped with its new Track pack to the Nürburgring last Friday.

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With the $15,000 Track Pack installed, the Model S adds a carbon ceramic brake kit with high-performance brake pads, 285/35R20 Goodyear Supercar 3R tires up front and 305/30R20 Goodyear Supercar 3R tires in the back. The pack also reportedly unlocks a new top speed of 200 mph.