The Tesla That DESTROYS Everything

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  • Опубліковано 2 чер 2023
  • Rory takes to the race track in Dark Helmet, a heavily modified Tesla Model S Plaid with extreme aero, to see if it’s capable of keeping up with the best sports cars
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  • @taiminsen8069
    @taiminsen8069 Рік тому +2578

    "no one has built an electric car as fast as exciting or interesting" ....... So basically Rimac Nevera is not exist in that world eh ??

    • @babnu
      @babnu Рік тому +467

      Not for an average guy. Most people will never get in driver seat of that car.

    • @rtorbs
      @rtorbs Рік тому +283

      lets not foget the McMurty Speirling too lol......0-60mph in 1.4s, 0-145mph in under 5

    • @wraith8323
      @wraith8323 Рік тому +321

      It may be slightly faster, but I don't know if it's worth 20 plaids😅

    • @RafThunderMiner
      @RafThunderMiner Рік тому +216

      Dude Rimac is the fastest production car but Tesla model s is the fastest MASS production car ever existed .The only car which defeats plaid (108.000 US Dollars current price ) rimac worth over 2 million usd (acceleration from 0-60)

    • @shreyajsatdeve
      @shreyajsatdeve Рік тому +81

      @@rtorbs speirling would destroy any electric car or any car. But we really need to appreciate the kind of performance this car packs for a fraction of the price of those high end electric cars.

  • @adammatuska7534
    @adammatuska7534 11 місяців тому +1441

    The POV driving footage with no cuts is just awesome. This is the way!

  • @lloydsefanyetso2232
    @lloydsefanyetso2232 11 місяців тому +145

    Watching that record breaking lap, I just realized how scary quick that was. Also, with the silence, you actually get to hear quite a lot of things.

    • @KCJbomberFTW
      @KCJbomberFTW 10 місяців тому +12

      Also watch the heatmap at 14:45 it clearly loses power and he can’t complete the lap at full speed
      He would drop another 3+ seconds

    • @Alexey-gp7vc
      @Alexey-gp7vc 7 місяців тому +3

      with the silence it's looks and feels like a videogame)
      my brain can't believe it's true, especially in the corners

    • @michaelmassucco993
      @michaelmassucco993 6 місяців тому +5

      You can hear the tires struggling for grip...The sound they make gives you feedback on how much more you can push it. This is not possible with a combustion engine.

    • @lachlanB323
      @lachlanB323 2 місяці тому +1

      @@KCJbomberFTW That is because of his previous failed lap where he spun out. if that didn't happen he would be well under 1 minute 20 for sure!

    • @KCJbomberFTW
      @KCJbomberFTW 2 місяці тому

      @@lachlanB323 I don’t get why he hasn’t done it again

  • @OfentseMwaseFilms
    @OfentseMwaseFilms 8 місяців тому +236

    I really really enjoyed the none edited in the cockpit lap💯🔥

  • @vinrusso821
    @vinrusso821 11 місяців тому +736

    It is amazing that the 2017 Dodge Viper is still top 3 lap time.

    • @none_the_less
      @none_the_less 11 місяців тому +38

      Petrol engines are battle-tested. At that time internal combustion engines were at the peak of evolution.

    • @Gay-is-_-trash
      @Gay-is-_-trash 11 місяців тому

      EV are trash.. Junk

    • @pdiz
      @pdiz 11 місяців тому +50

      Agreed! AND it does it using 150-year-old engine design that not only keeps up, but destroys these so-called cutting edge EVs... 🤣Tells you how right they were with the internal combustion engine, and how it is, and always will be, a relevant and viable option. No blood batteries on these hands!

    • @Ken_Jones
      @Ken_Jones 11 місяців тому +221

      ⁠@@pdiz imagine 150 years of development on the EV… I love myself a combustion engine, but your argument makes no sense.

    • @taipoxin
      @taipoxin 11 місяців тому +95

      @@pdiz More like 150-year old extremely basic design that's been iterated and completely evolved thousands of times into something much more complex. EV's have barely been in serious development for about 15 years and majority of that time ONLY by Tesla. EVs are barely even getting started and already eclipsing ICE in nearly every facet. Give it 5 years or so at most before ICE is destroyed handily in every dimension possible (primarily less weight through higher energy density).

  • @UnpluggedPerformanceTesla
    @UnpluggedPerformanceTesla 11 місяців тому +1065

    Incredibly proud and excited to showcase the track potential of Tesla platforms with Rory Reid and Auto Trader UK. Being able to set the EV lap record alongside Rory made for an electrifying close to our filming together. Great driving Rory & Craig! There is still a lot more potential for even faster laps with Dark Helmet and our Tesla tuning programs!
    Next up Pikes Peak International Hill Climb here we come!

    • @sports2hedz542
      @sports2hedz542 11 місяців тому +5

      June 25 👀 taking down VW ID R! Can't wait

    • @JohnSmith-pn2vl
      @JohnSmith-pn2vl 11 місяців тому +13

      @@sports2hedz542 i dont think thats possible is it ? the id.r is made purely for record runs with a super small battery just enough for the race.
      that would be insane

    • @GetOutsideYourself
      @GetOutsideYourself 11 місяців тому +8

      Man I would love to see this on Pikes Peak. Craig looked like he was really fighting the car in a lot of those turns and I wonder if that's a driver issue or a car issue. Great time, but the smoothness wasn't there. Room for improvement?

    • @chargeheadsuk
      @chargeheadsuk 11 місяців тому

      ​@@sports2hedz542this will be interesting 🏁

    • @blueplanet1048
      @blueplanet1048 11 місяців тому +1

      Amazing work! Much respect to you guys all!

  • @kurtbilinski1723
    @kurtbilinski1723 7 місяців тому +13

    Like Rory said, the tires make all the difference. "Comparing" two cars, one with and one without slicks, really biases things. Also, the more turns there are, the more that driver skill matters - the same driver should drive both, removing yet another difference and making it more of a true comparison between to specific cars. That said, for a shot at the lap record, nothing matters but the time.

    • @lachlanB323
      @lachlanB323 7 місяців тому

      Yes. Even with those modifications it wouldn't win against the plaid. The plaid holds its time for a reason.

  • @sander16v11
    @sander16v11 8 місяців тому +23

    So a stock manual acr on street tires was only 1 second behind? Now that’s more impressive than anything.

    • @david-ek2bo
      @david-ek2bo 7 місяців тому +12

      Yea I found it quite dumb how they trying to compare race car build tesla on slicks against stock street legal car.

    • @brendonwang4177
      @brendonwang4177 7 місяців тому +5

      They said the previous record was also set by a modified car. Also, a second is a significant margin in racing, the next laptimes cars were all within a second of eachother.

    • @sander16v11
      @sander16v11 7 місяців тому +4

      @@brendonwang4177 a second isnt much considering all the disadvantages the viper has.

    • @cedricjacquet8698
      @cedricjacquet8698 5 місяців тому

      @@sander16v11 The Viper was 11 seconds slower ...

    • @sander16v11
      @sander16v11 5 місяців тому +2

      @@cedricjacquet8698you must have read it incorrectly. Stop the video at 16:29

  • @jesse_iwuji
    @jesse_iwuji Рік тому +540

    This was an awesome time! Big congrats to Unplugged Performance for the crazy fast lap record! I wish I didn't have older Pilot Sport 4S tires on that day, it would have been very interesting to see how a set of the Z07 package Pilot Cup 2 R tires would have done...overall epic day!!!

    • @markplott4820
      @markplott4820 Рік тому +5

      I use Yoyo RRR all weather Racing Tires.

    • @ibrahimmoss
      @ibrahimmoss 11 місяців тому +18

      It would have been interesting to see your results if you drove Dark Helmet. I bet you would have set a track record as well.

    • @backnu
      @backnu 11 місяців тому +1

      Hey, have you ever heard of DSC Sport? I ask because it's the most fun tuning the Magride. They tune it to be compliant (soft), but I tune my cars for performance and road feel. I didn't care for their tune at all - but you can customize it for performance without killing the road feel. There is a lot left on the table. I had a controller on my 1le and now I have one on my PP2 Mustang. It's a game changer.

    • @jesse_iwuji
      @jesse_iwuji 11 місяців тому +1

      @@markplott4820 do they have sizes that will fit 20" wheels?

    • @jesse_iwuji
      @jesse_iwuji 11 місяців тому +2

      @@ibrahimmoss I wanted to do bad lol

  • @kevgits
    @kevgits 11 місяців тому +89

    Wow. That downforce package really does make a difference. Those cornering speeds are mind-blowing.

    • @greg.peepeeface
      @greg.peepeeface 7 місяців тому

      I just want to know if Casa Bonita on that wing really did sponsor this car since I’ve been on the waiting list for their soft opening, and not a single peep, yet they respond to sponsorship proposals 😂😂😂

  • @myrlyn1250
    @myrlyn1250 11 місяців тому +29

    I was just amazed to see a NASCAR driver turning right! 😂
    Kidding, great runs from everyone! Rory has picked up some skills since I saw him last.

  • @mvc2177
    @mvc2177 7 місяців тому +11

    Such an Awesome machine. Shout out to the people that build this beast. It looked so quick! Dark Helmet just got a new fan 😎

  • @brandonshaffer5736
    @brandonshaffer5736 Рік тому +276

    Unplugged’s kit is great. I put their coil overs, sway bars, and lightweight wheels on my model 3 and it substantially improved the ride in both performance and comfort. Awesome video Rory.

    • @TaipanCARS
      @TaipanCARS Рік тому +17

      its good but its still a Tesla

    • @johanns3142
      @johanns3142 Рік тому +45

      @@TaipanCARS so what?

    • @josefinkjellsson7051
      @josefinkjellsson7051 Рік тому +38

      That’s what everyone say who haven’t felt the true nature of Tesla performance vehicles. A M3P is faster then anything out there in the same class, in a straight line or track, and the best part is, the car is so easy to drive really really fast with confidence!

    • @NVIDIAGeekify
      @NVIDIAGeekify Рік тому +1

      any drop in range?

    • @brandonshaffer5736
      @brandonshaffer5736 Рік тому +22

      @@NVIDIAGeekify nothing noticeable. The tires for sure dropped the range, but the ultralight wheels definitely made up for some of that. Mine is a 2018 Dual Motor, 100% charge is down to 285-290 from 315 according to the car estimate. But not sue how much of that is battery age

  • @mrblackbond
    @mrblackbond Рік тому +97

    That Tesla is so quick, it’s like you have the FASTFORWARD button activated when watching the split screen lap times!

  • @johndc2998
    @johndc2998 7 місяців тому +5

    First video recommended to me so glad I clicked. Been a fan of the articles and posts for years and never knew you had a YT channel. Fantastic production, editing, cam quality etc!

  • @elowinforest3677
    @elowinforest3677 7 місяців тому +4

    Rimac enters chat.

    • @Svg784p
      @Svg784p Місяць тому +3

      For a million dollars 😂😂

  • @user-fk9on5xq6t
    @user-fk9on5xq6t Рік тому +46

    Thank you for including me in this! What a ride!

  • @missdiva421
    @missdiva421 11 місяців тому +65

    Straight up, this is the best video Auto Trader has produced. What an epic performance. The camerawork and presentation is truly outstanding. Well done on smashing those records👏👏👏

  • @EnterTheFenix
    @EnterTheFenix 7 місяців тому +2

    Always loved the SpaceBalls reference with the Plaid... glad these guys leaned into it

  • @Yay-hovah
    @Yay-hovah 11 місяців тому +1

    McMurtry Spierling: Hold my beer

  • @Djoki1
    @Djoki1 Рік тому +69

    6:31 Unless thats some funky reflection off the car, you can see the grass to the cars left (right on video) side being pushed away by the air the car itself is pushing. Pretty cool to see.

    • @dimokol
      @dimokol Рік тому +4

      sick!

    • @UnpluggedPerformanceTesla
      @UnpluggedPerformanceTesla 11 місяців тому +28

      Yes you can see the ground effects working and there is a visible trail behind the car at speed 🙏

    • @LuizHartkopf
      @LuizHartkopf 11 місяців тому +1

      @@UnpluggedPerformanceTesla Could you make a Tesla plaid with a fan to make more downforce and at the same time go through the radiators and help cool off the battery pack?

    • @yvesstocky9936
      @yvesstocky9936 11 місяців тому +2

      @@LuizHartkopf no allowed for racing

  • @V0S1N0
    @V0S1N0 7 місяців тому +1

    The street production car did way better than expected vs. the track only car. GM should be using this video for advertising the Corvette.

    • @GraveUypo
      @GraveUypo 2 місяці тому

      only when the scrub was driving this car. when the actual pilot hopped in it grew to a 12 second gap

  • @BoostedR130
    @BoostedR130 10 місяців тому +4

    Very impressive one lap pace from the EV. With that much aero, hp and tq advantage I had expected as much.

  • @hamdanali2036
    @hamdanali2036 Рік тому +20

    0:38 dude forgot Rimac

    • @markplott4820
      @markplott4820 Рік тому +3

      RIMAC , is a Boutique car, not a REAL production car.
      the "Dark Helmet" is FACTUALLY faster than RIMAC at Cornering & FAST lap times.
      the STOCK model S PLAID , seats 5 Adults in 1st class LUX seats + carries Luggage.
      SINCE 2016, Tesla has been FASTEST at Pikes Peak, Mt Washington , and other Races.

    • @hamdanali2036
      @hamdanali2036 Рік тому +2

      @@markplott4820 lol the rimac IS a production car. not being mass produced doesn’t matter. it IS faster, it’s a 1900hp hypercar. dark helmet isn’t even road legal, nvm all the other specials made for lap time ‘records’.

    • @ColinFox
      @ColinFox Рік тому +2

      The Rimac Nevera is a gorgeous car, and I wish I could own one, but they're only making like 100 of them and they sell for $2M a piece. Let's not pretend it's competition for the Plaid, or even a "real car". It's an art piece that very few people will ever even see, never mind drive, so it may as well not actually exist for the purposes of comparison.

    • @ogzombieblunt4626
      @ogzombieblunt4626 Рік тому

      ​@@hamdanali2036
      200 cars is hardly a production car

    • @markplott4820
      @markplott4820 Рік тому

      @@hamdanali2036 - Unplugged Performance APE-X model S PLAID is a TRACK & DRIFT spec Street Legal car , that has LUXURY seats & INTERIOR for 5 Adults by Vicki Holtshousen , that RIVALS Rolls Royce.

  • @Viddough
    @Viddough Рік тому +20

    They just released the track pack version of the model s

    • @TaipanCARS
      @TaipanCARS Рік тому +1

      and it looks the same as any other tesla

    • @markplott4820
      @markplott4820 Рік тому +5

      TESLA , previously released the UPGRADED carbon ceramic bake & Wheel package, that can w/ Software update Accelerate to 200+ mph and 1.8 sec 0 - 60.

    • @Viddough
      @Viddough Рік тому +1

      @@TaipanCARS yea they definitely should have added some aero.

  • @TimpBizkit
    @TimpBizkit 8 місяців тому +1

    We need the McMurtry Spierling to try and smash the record next.

  • @Daniel18X
    @Daniel18X 8 місяців тому

    good video. The footage and editing is amazing!

  • @ibrahimmoss
    @ibrahimmoss 11 місяців тому +44

    Man, I love this podcast. Its splendid. Rory? He is next level. His work at Auto Trader is a full on success. He is generating a general excitement for sports cars. Bravo.
    And Jesse? He is a gentleman. Smart. Graceful. Brilliantly articulate.

  • @SoFLaZ06
    @SoFLaZ06 11 місяців тому +11

    This is what I'll expect a race car on slicks to do, vs other street cars

  • @yvesstocky9936
    @yvesstocky9936 11 місяців тому +1

    What if you put slick son the Z06 or the Viper!? Street car vs. race car is a huge difference. But still a great archievement. Congrats Unplugged Performance!

  • @larryc1616
    @larryc1616 11 місяців тому +1

    Porsche gets SMOKED!!
    4800LBS Plaid baby! ⚡️🔥 🚀 🇺🇲

  • @joshmason6169
    @joshmason6169 11 місяців тому +13

    Incredible! It’ll last until McMurtry takes a lap or two.

    • @garyco766
      @garyco766 10 місяців тому

      Legit question: how many McMurty are made? Is it a single car? 500 production run?

    • @thebrandonw2742
      @thebrandonw2742 8 місяців тому +1

      @@garyco766 pretty sure they were gonna make like 100, and then another 320 that were slightly detuned for sale to normal people. I watched a ton of videos and exclusivity was only mentioned once, and I’m pretty sure the numbers were around those.

  • @arnoldkhwathisaninemutanda5225
    @arnoldkhwathisaninemutanda5225 Рік тому +55

    What about the car that sent Richard Hammond flying off a cliff😅

    • @ClaudioCanetta
      @ClaudioCanetta Рік тому +1

      I think that's not a regular production car

    • @traknologist
      @traknologist Рік тому +5

      I think that was the Rimac! That's definitely faster than a Tesla

    • @inappropriateJester
      @inappropriateJester Рік тому +17

      The Rimac Nevera is a €2M car, which is purpose built to be a hyper car. This Model S is a 10th that price.

    • @TaipanCARS
      @TaipanCARS Рік тому +4

      @@inappropriateJesterand its 100th as good

    • @aaronvector4750
      @aaronvector4750 Рік тому +1

      ​@@ClaudioCanettayeah it was a street legal production car called the Rimac Concept 1

  • @tonyr.4778
    @tonyr.4778 8 місяців тому +2

    The Rimac Nevera is 0-60 in 1.7 sec. Plaid owners are amazed at the power and speed. Acceleration does not decrease under 200 mph. 1900 hp. The Rimac even has an intelligent track mode that can teach you how to drive the track the fastest. But it is gorgeous inside and out. It doesn't look like a Frankenstein car like this.

    • @walendaaa
      @walendaaa 8 місяців тому

      ye they talk so much bullshit its unreal... the opening speech at the beginning made me lol "noone ever build electric car as fast as this" wtf :D

    • @JustNotIt9927
      @JustNotIt9927 7 місяців тому

      Yeah, and the Rimac also costs $2M+, if I had the money, I'd take Rimac, but realistically it's gonna be this.

    • @Mouwcat
      @Mouwcat 7 днів тому

      for 15x the price lol

  • @anthonymg8870
    @anthonymg8870 11 місяців тому

    It's my first time on your channel bro. LOVED THIS!!!!!

  • @justrandomthings319
    @justrandomthings319 Рік тому +55

    Absolutely insane.

  • @dustynias
    @dustynias 11 місяців тому +5

    THIS WAS AWESOME!
    Heres hoping no one brings a mcmurtry spéirling or rimac nevera to willow springs anytime soon.

  • @SeansterMonster
    @SeansterMonster 7 місяців тому

    Still amazes me that the Viper ACR stock with a manual was only .16 seconds behind a modified GT2 RS with a PDK.... shows how unbelievable that Viper is!!

  • @dereklowrance1045
    @dereklowrance1045 7 місяців тому

    The mayor of a small town in illinois has a plaid and let me drive it. Mind you, I've been riding sportbikes for 20 years (zx-10). I couldn't believe they actually sell a car this fast to regular people with no training. I would LOVE to drive this car.

  • @robiulahmed
    @robiulahmed Рік тому +11

    Now let's see it compete at Le Mans.

    • @chubbychicken5585
      @chubbychicken5585 11 місяців тому +8

      It would take 88hrs to complete the 24hr race

  • @iymenabdella1774
    @iymenabdella1774 Рік тому +147

    Absolute monster, and huge achievement for unplugged. Hopefully they can continue to develop the EV formula for the future. And who knows it could lead to improvements for consumers as well

    • @markplott4820
      @markplott4820 Рік тому +1

      the NEXT step , is a 4 motor PLAID system , 2 motor FWD & 2 motor RWD.
      they will then need to Double up the Thermal System wick away HEAT.

    • @UnpluggedPerformanceTesla
      @UnpluggedPerformanceTesla 11 місяців тому +10

      Thank you! We are going back to Pikes Peak later this month to see how our latest development efforts play out on the mountain!

    • @iymenabdella1774
      @iymenabdella1774 11 місяців тому +1

      Can't wait to see it!

    • @Gay-is-_-trash
      @Gay-is-_-trash 11 місяців тому +3

      EVs are junk. Absolute garbage

    • @markplott4820
      @markplott4820 11 місяців тому +1

      @@Gay-is-_-trash - TESLA model lineup are BETTER than Legacy auto GAS cars/ Hybrids , they cant compete with TESLA Electric cars.

  • @arrivendrive6831
    @arrivendrive6831 7 місяців тому

    Good drive and the car was fast. The vette was awesome. Curious what time the vette woukd have put down on slicks.

  • @utha2665
    @utha2665 11 місяців тому +9

    I would love to see the McMurtry Speirling on this track. I'm guessing it would smash this record, those under chassis fans providing 2000kg of downforce from stop is way too much of an advantage.

    • @paulmichaelfreedman8334
      @paulmichaelfreedman8334 7 місяців тому

      The roadster 2 will probably come with a fan assist option, so it can suck itself to the ground like the Speirling.

  • @faizishak8708
    @faizishak8708 11 місяців тому +5

    Winning a against a beast track car 911 gt2 rs speaks volume. Kudos to the team who developed this car you guys are killin it!

    • @garyco766
      @garyco766 10 місяців тому

      And that GT2RS was piloted by a damned good pro driver. Randy Probst has done some test work for Tesla, so he's quite familiar, I'm guessing he could shave off another couple of seconds off this record.

  • @crunkbeast
    @crunkbeast Рік тому +15

    Great storytelling!

  • @nameussparticus
    @nameussparticus 7 місяців тому +1

    Craig was holding back so much on the Corvette lap. Could tell by the engine tone

  • @SOM4ME
    @SOM4ME 10 місяців тому +2

    @Boostedboiz You need to get the Tesla Cart on the same wheel and tire setup and good coil overs, race alignment, and corner balanced and try to see if you can beat the record!

  • @ThePsychoCJ
    @ThePsychoCJ 11 місяців тому +8

    Great video! The way you explained the things you hear in the car, then the raw sound of the fastest lap. Almost felt like im there.

  • @TumanWK
    @TumanWK 11 місяців тому +11

    Glad to see Rory is still doing car reviews, TG didn't let him drive anything then faster than a road legal hot hatch! 😂

    • @opinionated_one8692
      @opinionated_one8692 11 місяців тому

      Yeah! True, All those drives went to love Mr himself Chris Harris...😅🤣

  • @briankuhn7396
    @briankuhn7396 11 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for explaining the origins of “Plaid” and “Dark Helmet.” I’ve seen Space Balls once or twice, but would never have made that connection! 😂 🤣

    • @JOESMITH-qs8ue
      @JOESMITH-qs8ue 11 місяців тому

      This is one Dark Helmet that isn't surrounded by a--holes. :)

    • @Demonyaa
      @Demonyaa 11 місяців тому

      Only Paid is faster than Ludicrous

  • @epi2045
    @epi2045 11 місяців тому +2

    Dang that stock road legal Corvette Z06 is fast.

  • @TheDwightMamba
    @TheDwightMamba 11 місяців тому +35

    Rory has become one of the best automotive journalists in the game.

    • @bigduphusaj162
      @bigduphusaj162 10 місяців тому

      no he hasnt, hes the worst

    • @TheDwightMamba
      @TheDwightMamba 10 місяців тому +3

      @@bigduphusaj162 all 5 of your subscribers probably agree with you.
      My question is this... what made you click on his video? I don't like bell peppers. My little trick is to not order them. Try it.

    • @whytwhale
      @whytwhale 7 місяців тому

      Rory is great but I have to go with Mat Watson.. in my honest personal Opinion 😄

    • @TheDwightMamba
      @TheDwightMamba 7 місяців тому

      @@whytwhale I said "one of the best.".
      Your 1st sentence made me aware of your opinion.

  • @roflpwnbbq
    @roflpwnbbq Рік тому +16

    AMB Aero did a fantastic job developing that whole entire aero package. Well done Unplugged!

  • @carejimgjw3nz852
    @carejimgjw3nz852 25 днів тому

    Rimac Nevera already holds the record of being the fastest electric car with a top speed of 412 km/h (256 mph). Rimac Automobili has secured its name in the Guinness World Book of Records. The company's all-electric hypercar- Nevera recently became the fastest car to move backwards.

  • @AlzaviaErasmus-th3vo
    @AlzaviaErasmus-th3vo 3 місяці тому

    Unplugged performance out did them on this car os much as Tesla did..I like how this guy goes into detail with every single detail of the car ,,this is legit the first electric racing car !

  • @justrandomthings319
    @justrandomthings319 Рік тому +16

    Excellent video production.

  • @enekoprins
    @enekoprins 11 місяців тому +7

    Awesome time from an awesome car! But did the Porsche GT2 RS and Viper ACR also run on full racing slicks?? If not, the comparison is not really fair.

    • @spazz954
      @spazz954 11 місяців тому +6

      Nope, and they where running factory aero... No add ons, and none of the pikes peak bs the black had. So race tires, and over double the aero and full roll cage. Sure its fast, but it needs to be compared to a Porsche 911 RSR, or the GTE race team car.

    • @alexz8373
      @alexz8373 9 місяців тому

      @@spazz954 For info :
      The GT2 RS came equipped with the Weissach package, including the magnesium wheels, specific Cup 2 tires, and plenty of carbon parts.
      The tested version costs $345,300.
      The Viper ACR came with the Extreme Aero package, which delivers 1,700+ pounds of peak downforce at top speed through a massive adjustable dual-element carbon fiber rear wing, rear carbon fiber diffuser, unique SRT hood with removable louvers, detachable extension for the front splitter and additional dive planes.
      Spring and anti-roll-bar rates were increased and the ACR was fitted with forged aluminum wheels and track-ready race tires.

  • @douglasbarnhart3102
    @douglasbarnhart3102 2 місяці тому

    Sorry, state of charge typically doesn't effect power till it gets down around 30% or so and range extending profiles are enacted, the bigger issue is going to be heat in the battery. I have driven/ tested Tesla's (and other EV's) on track and they really are only good for about 1 lap before heat starts causing a power reduction, as you see in the display, the battery got hot and it seemed to not accel as hard onto the front straight after turn 9 (last turn). Still a very impressive build. I know Jessie as well, a very good man, I am happy to see him doing well.

  • @audio3980
    @audio3980 7 місяців тому +1

    That trunk Park Bench is just nothing but RICE!! 🍚

  • @TheNdege1
    @TheNdege1 11 місяців тому +70

    We just witnessed history being made. Congrats on the new record and Rory, you never disappoint.

    • @bigduphusaj162
      @bigduphusaj162 10 місяців тому +4

      yeah right. Bunch of faked bs

    • @px_gc8
      @px_gc8 8 місяців тому +2

      It is just the beginning but not history yet until it enters the 24-hour of le mans racing.

    • @JacesOwnWorld
      @JacesOwnWorld 7 місяців тому +2

      It’s a highly modified Tesla, with tens of thousands of dollars put into it, against stock vehicles. And the modified GT2 RS, that held the lap record, wasn’t driven by a profession driver. Also, this Tesla is a track only vehicle. All the other cars can be driven on public roads with no issues. I don’t see this as a fair comparison at all.

    • @yeknommonkey
      @yeknommonkey 7 місяців тому

      @@px_gc8they need to install some superchargers at every corner.

    • @XxXDOMINIONXxX
      @XxXDOMINIONXxX 7 місяців тому +2

      so a fully gutted tesla with slick tyres, suspension brakes and a time attack downforce package is history? Frankly id be fucking pissed if i spent all that time and money to modify this turd only to barely beat a porche and viper that are factory cars on road tyres by a second. garbage lol

  • @Arpedk
    @Arpedk Рік тому +14

    Just Plaid, well done Dark Helmet!

  • @stephenmaximo4017
    @stephenmaximo4017 6 місяців тому +1

    That's weird. I don't know how the laps are timed, but Jeremiah from Donut went around that track in the WRX Hi Car in 1:24.

  • @justasrandom6609
    @justasrandom6609 29 днів тому

    So it doesn't matter if you start counting the lap from standstill or when crossing the lap line at speed?

  • @Murphisto
    @Murphisto 11 місяців тому +7

    props to the vette. Not only 350hp short and on street tires, only 2 seconds off is crazy good. tires alone could give you that time improvement, let alone an 1000hp ICE

    • @satybby
      @satybby 10 місяців тому +3

      2 seconds off but huge driver difference. total difference at the end was over 10 seconds

  • @ardem23
    @ardem23 11 місяців тому +18

    I'd like to see Dark Helmet running at Nürburgring

    • @KitKitChanIsaac
      @KitKitChanIsaac 5 місяців тому

      Would probably do similar times to GT3/GTE/ whatever class those Porsches and Lambos are in the Nurburgring 24h.

    • @Mavericks-Music
      @Mavericks-Music 2 місяці тому

      Would be interesting to see, but I suspect it'll be massively down on charge and power and probably in battery cooling mode by the time the long straight comes in, so it'll be robbed of a lot of performance and laptime there.

    • @NexusWarior211
      @NexusWarior211 2 місяці тому

      @@KitKitChanIsaacLmao, is this a serious comment?

    • @KitKitChanIsaac
      @KitKitChanIsaac 2 місяці тому

      @@NexusWarior211 Idk, I was just guessing when I made the comment. I wasn't even thinking straight at the time.

  • @Chawaonga
    @Chawaonga 11 місяців тому

    Wow, did not see that coming after the initial time of 1.29. Insane!

  • @kaj750
    @kaj750 7 місяців тому

    I have fun with indoor karts. This would be, like, that x100. I'd give it a shot.

  • @Under_Construction100
    @Under_Construction100 Рік тому +5

    Rory had a great time in the U.S. 😀

  • @dfreeman32
    @dfreeman32 11 місяців тому +3

    Amazing! But you keep saying ‘racing’ which if I’m not mistaken typically involves multiple laps. What’re those pit times like with the recharging?

  • @robtk3
    @robtk3 7 місяців тому

    That's not Sci-Fi trivia. That's classic Mel Brooks trivia.
    "I bet she gives grrreat helmet."
    "I'm a mog! Half-man, half-dog. I'm my own best friend."

  • @stevenwillie2782
    @stevenwillie2782 7 місяців тому +1

    I love that track. I'm shocked to say that I was able to do high 1:28's in a 4 cylinder Porsche 914, 2.056 liters, ultra light 1700# racecar. Perfect weather. I'm not a professional, never played one on TV

  • @sexpistill
    @sexpistill 11 місяців тому +7

    Randy Pobst set the lap record with a stock GT2RS (991) with road tires.Lets see the Manthey-Racing Porsche with slicks.

    • @garyco766
      @garyco766 10 місяців тому

      They sad in the video that it was a modified GT2RS. Even stock, that car is a beast (holds the record by a good margin at the Nurburgring for street legal production cars). If you're in the same breath as that car, you've some some thing right.

  • @ryancarey766
    @ryancarey766 Рік тому +11

    A zo7 package would’ve been a better test. But hey that dark helmet is one beast of a thing.

    • @jojog8304
      @jojog8304 11 місяців тому +11

      A heavily modified Z06 would have been a better test. But agree, nonetheless a huge achievement for EVs--it's shows just cause you replace the engine (EV vs ICE), the dynamics can still be addressed to make an extremely, possibly better fast car.
      Then again, watch Porsche come in next year with a modified 911 to break that record, in typical Porsche fashion.

    • @RiasGremoryS54
      @RiasGremoryS54 11 місяців тому +2

      @@jojog8304 Porsche don't want to lose at everything. In typical Porsche fashion like you said... Maybe they salty

    • @williamgrover7137
      @williamgrover7137 11 місяців тому +4

      Considering this package already had slower times than a stock 911 turbo S in the pikes peak hill climb trials, I dont think Porsche would need to try that hard.

    • @SoFLaZ06
      @SoFLaZ06 11 місяців тому +2

      Or anything on a slick like the tesla was, all the other cars on a DOT tire

    • @Henry_Jr_Watsson
      @Henry_Jr_Watsson 11 місяців тому

      @@williamgrover7137 Most people (I hope) expect the 911 to keep dominating on bendy tracks with not many straights compared to this Tesla. But for this tank of a car to even perform the way it did on a bendy track is just insane. The big body weight can't be hidden. Impossible. It sort of looked like skipping a bit in some corners. Yet it somehow did it. Very impressive.

  • @ulrichwilsenach4411
    @ulrichwilsenach4411 7 місяців тому +1

    I enjoyner this video, except that the fastest car around Willow Spings is not Dark Helmet, but rather a 1987 CART Indycar. driven by Michael Andretti. Andretti completed a lap of the 2.500 mi (4.023 km) main track in 1 minute, 6.050 seconds for an average speed of 136 miles per hour (219 km/h) as per Wikipedia

  • @lukassteiblys4541
    @lukassteiblys4541 7 місяців тому

    Did I understand correctly and the batteries overheated at the finish line? Basically, you can barely do one lap in the car. It was optimized just for this track. Still impressive.

  • @ruthun
    @ruthun Рік тому +4

    Petrol V12 doesn't lose performance if the fuel tank is 66%.

    • @ColinFox
      @ColinFox Рік тому +5

      That is true, technically it goes faster with a lighter tank. But a petrol V12 is also a BITCH to maintain, and racing it takes years of its life. Launching one is so traumatic to the motor & transmission that companies limit how many launches you can do before you void your warranty. EVs don't care - launching and racing doesn't hurt the motor one bit.

  • @20111111jorg
    @20111111jorg 11 місяців тому +4

    Nice comparison. I wonder how a cheaper (relatively) Aerial Atom would do around those corners.

  • @OscarGarcia-fe5bu
    @OscarGarcia-fe5bu 8 місяців тому

    I was like "noooo" when he stood on the front wing, then again when he placed the iron on top of the rear wing lol

  • @theiaminu5375
    @theiaminu5375 5 місяців тому +1

    It's funny how much engine noise is a factor in the sensation of speed .....

  • @charliemaybe
    @charliemaybe 11 місяців тому +7

    I am just impressed of the performance of the zo6 as a stock street car coming so damn close to the tesla with a stripped interior, cage, agressive aero, 1000 hp, and race tires. I think a car like the 911 gt3 would be faster than the tesla even with it being a street car on street tires because it has a bit more aero than the c8.

    • @nyanbrox5418
      @nyanbrox5418 11 місяців тому +1

      The regular model S plaid scored a time of 1:27.78
      wheras the zo6 was like 1:32
      if we are comparing street cars to street cars, the plaid still comes out on top
      it should be noted that the regular model S plaid is comparable price to the regular zo6,
      I don't know much about race times, but if 5 seconds is comparable, then we should be comparing the unmodified plaid to the unmodified zo6

  • @HRD-mq8wx
    @HRD-mq8wx 11 місяців тому +3

    Awesome video! Great content. Glad Jesse was able to contribute with the ZO6.

  • @solocamo3654
    @solocamo3654 11 місяців тому

    The lack of engine sound is a real problem when going fast... tons of VERY good drivers screw up due to it.

  • @davidl5884
    @davidl5884 7 місяців тому

    how many laps before the it needed recharge?

  • @puffpio
    @puffpio Рік тому +5

    The front splitter scraping th the ground under braking can’t be good for underbody aerodynamics. You’d be shifting the center of pressure drastically under braking every time.
    I don’t think you can change the suspension mounting points for more anti dive geometry, but maybe stiffer suspension is needed

    • @aaronvector4750
      @aaronvector4750 Рік тому

      Stiffer suspension in the front probably means more understeer

    • @burddog0792
      @burddog0792 11 місяців тому

      Thing looked super twitchy under braking. Doesn't look fun to drive.

    • @markgwilt5180
      @markgwilt5180 11 місяців тому

      Most gt cars also scrape, you just barely notice because of the engine noise

  • @TChalla007
    @TChalla007 Рік тому +5

    Willow springs was my first track I drove on when I worked for MBZ. So much fun.

  • @ThomasJoseph315
    @ThomasJoseph315 7 місяців тому

    Why would someone go through all that trouble of stripping out the car, put in a roll cage, slap on an aero package and not upgrade the electric motor package? Too many people are riding the coats tails of Tesla and not actually building their own real builds... If anyone says "But this is the best motors you can get!" Ok... then find a way to add 3 motors, with custom torque vectoring. Add the Aero package of an LMP1 from LeMans. If you can't do machine work or program a ECU,.. don't even bother with an electric build. Get off the coattails...

  • @jomaro88
    @jomaro88 Місяць тому

    Absolutely amazing performance Auto Trader respect to the team.

  • @abishek4300
    @abishek4300 11 місяців тому +3

    No one has built an electric car this exciting and interesting?
    Rory, McMurty exists

  • @WONMARK
    @WONMARK 11 місяців тому +7

    You've got to love the engineering that went into making these cars preform this way...

  • @axlfrhalo
    @axlfrhalo 7 місяців тому

    very happy that the intro blew my eardrums out, loved it

  • @NyxGoblin
    @NyxGoblin 7 місяців тому

    “Saying dark helmet has arrow is as saying Elon musk has money is a bit of an understatement” had me cracked up, that was brilliant.😂😂

  • @smc1377
    @smc1377 11 місяців тому +6

    Now that we know what it can do at 100% battery, I'm curious what it does at 10% battery. How much performance loss is there as you go through the battery? Like let's say it can do 20 laps on a battery, what do those times look like for each lap as the battery drains?

    • @nyanbrox5418
      @nyanbrox5418 11 місяців тому

      you'll probably be a couple seconds slower on 10% as you might not have enough power for the thermal management or something or other
      100-200 horsepower loss is a pretty big deal

    • @GraveUypo
      @GraveUypo 2 місяці тому

      it was already throttling HARD at the end of the first lap.this car would might lose a 10 lap race against a civic. well, maybe not if the driver manages heat carefully. but it will at least have to slow down so much to keep the battery from burning up that it might as well be a 400 hp car

    • @theairstig9164
      @theairstig9164 Місяць тому

      Depends on the battery overhead. If the inverter is 400V and the fully charged battery is 440V, it won’t throttle until 75% SOC or when the battery hits 400 volts at wide open throttle. Dead flat is around 280-300 volts depending on what is in the management system. At 300 volts the motor may be getting 75% of the peak power the inverter can provide. In reality, 300v is close to 0% SOC it would be more like limp home mode because of the electronics trying to save the battery

  • @ernestdavis
    @ernestdavis Рік тому +6

    Thanks Rory!!

  • @TheCureThatKillz
    @TheCureThatKillz 7 місяців тому

    @11:11 the comparison it doesn’t even look like the Tesla is having to slow down at all around corners. That’s wild.

  • @901_gtr
    @901_gtr 7 місяців тому

    Wow. Also looked like the battery overheated on the last straight and limited power. You can see the mph plateau at ~130.

  • @PeterGal987
    @PeterGal987 11 місяців тому +4

    I would like to see the Rimac Nevera here on same tyres, I think that would be close. 😬

  • @hmk..
    @hmk.. Рік тому +4

    wow! great race !

  • @patmer2087
    @patmer2087 7 місяців тому

    Tire warmers b4 flying lap not allowed?

  • @flippopotamuss
    @flippopotamuss 5 місяців тому

    Is the spoiler required for purchase tho?

  • @Evodocturine
    @Evodocturine Рік тому +6

    I'd really love to see you cover the 911 Turbo S out there that have aero kits..
    Brabus, Top-Car, Stinger GTR, VENOM, and Tech-Art.. At least... That's what I remember off the top of my head..

    • @RiasGremoryS54
      @RiasGremoryS54 11 місяців тому

      That Tesal just destroyed a modified GT2RS lap record, that's insane

    • @5637718
      @5637718 11 місяців тому +3

      @@RiasGremoryS54 but the tesla can only do it in 1 lap , The porsche and viper will do it all day long , not sure about the porsche but that viper is 100% legal too ... But a win is a win and would love to own any

    • @98KidCOOL12
      @98KidCOOL12 11 місяців тому +2

      @@RiasGremoryS54 It wasn’t a modified gt2rs, its a factory 2018 911 GT2 RS Weissach Edition on non slick tires as well.

    • @Al-ep8dz
      @Al-ep8dz 11 місяців тому +4

      @@98KidCOOL12 I can’t believe no is amazed at the Porsche’s time. It took a hugely modified gutted out Plaid to beat it just for one lap. Porsche is a monster.

    • @98KidCOOL12
      @98KidCOOL12 11 місяців тому +1

      @@Al-ep8dz I agree this record isn’t impressive at all. This plaid has 1000HP, Racing Slicks, Huge aftermarket aero and is completely gutted! Its only able to be a OEM factory car by 1 second 💀. Meanwhile the Porsche is stock with an OEM option( no slicks or gutted) and they’re calling it modified. Sigh… I love my Model X but Tesla’s aren’t track cars and will never be!