Tesla: Electric record in the Green Hell 🎥
THE MEASURE OF ALL THINGS The U.S. carmaker Tesla has set a new official record for electric vehicles on the Nordschleife of the Nürburgring. The Model S Plaid circled the 20.8-kilometer track in 7:35 minutes. The official Nürburgring record runs guarantee manufacturers a uniform standard. The Tesla Model S Plaid with tri-motor all-wheel drive and 746 kW (1014 hp) was [...]
The official Nürburgring record runs guarantee manufacturers a uniform standard.
The Tesla Model S Plaid with tri-motor all-wheel drive and 746 kW (1014 hp) was driven through the Green Hell in the Eifel region by Swedish driver Andreas Simonsen for the record-breaking drive. The time of 7:35.579 minutes for the 20.8-kilometer circuit is now listed in the category of standard electric cars.
A best time on the Nordschleife, which is considered the most demanding race track in the world, is still a special yardstick for the auto industry today. On one lap, there are 73 curves, a 300-meter difference in altitude, and many inclines, declines, and declines to master.
Record attempts are accompanied by notary
The official Nürburgring record runs guarantee manufacturers a uniform standard. In addition to timekeeping with calibrated measuring equipment, official record attempts as well as attempts to achieve a lap time are always accompanied by a notary.
Of course, there will also be a scrutineering of the vehicle. The exact track length as well as the start and finish line are precisely defined. A full Nordschleife lap with flying start is driven and measured.
Average speed of 164.6 km/h
The onboard video of the record drive, during which the fast Swede reached an average speed of 164.6 km/h, is available on Youtube to see.
All official times set on the Nordschleife so far can be found on the circuit's website at nuerburgring.com.
