S-APEX builds start life as a Tesla Model S Plaid and enhance form and function through extensive aerodynamic, braking, suspension and luxury modifications to bring a comprehensive hypercar-like experience to the Plaid’s 1,020 hp and 1,050 lb-ft of torque hypercar-like powertrain.īen Schaffer, CEO of Unplugged Performance, expressed his excitement about the latest S-APEX, stating, "With Dark Knight, we’ve set out to create the ultimate daily driven supercar. With options ranging from exterior colors, interior materials, suspension setups and special features, each car is transformed into a high-performance, high-luxury experience.Īs a true testament to innovation and relentless pursuit of excellence, the S-APEX is a culmination of cutting-edge technology and performance enhancements, setting new standards for the high-performance electric vehicle industry. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Unplugged Performance, renowned for pioneering high-performance Tesla upgrades, proudly reveals ‘Dark Knight’, the latest Model S-APEX Plaid from their “Complete Vehicle” program, a program that offers bespoke Tesla vehicles tailored to individual preferences and style. Our design language will never lose sight of the character of the car Tesla has engineered, however we absolutely will highlight the extreme performance of the car in a new way that is easy to see.HAWTHORNE, Calif., Aug. “In short, all of the success we’ve had getting the most out of Model 3 will apply to the Model Y. Schaffer also said about their plans for the TeslaModel Y:
Multiple ultra-lightweight forged wheel options in 19-21”.Adjustable billet front and rear suspension arms.Adjustable coilover suspension Multiple dual linear rate spring options for a more supple ride.Big brake package (6piston Carbon Ceramic).In the meantime, here are some of the things Unplugged plans to do for the Model Y: People interested in Unplugged’s Model Y modifications can sign up for more information when it becomes available.
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We expect to make a Model Y class in the TeslaCorsa challenge series in 2020 and to see them going head to head for lap times.” As a result, our tuning program for the Model Y will include many of our popular upgrades for the Model 3 which makes it so capable on the race track. “Our belief is that the Model Y can also be tuned to nearly the same outcome on track and with even more daily comfort and utility.
Model 3 Performance vehicles with UP mods, like their coilovers, performance brake pads, and front-fascia, have consistently been getting better times than stock Model 3 Performance vehicles.Īt the TeslaCorsa in March 2019, they set a lap record on street tires of 1:58.5 at Buttonwillow Raceway. They sent us the following early design image of their modified Tesla Model Y concept: “My take on it is that we expect the Model Y to share all of the performance advantages of the Model 3 Performance.” Unplugged Performance CEO Ben Schaffer told Electrek: With Model 3, the company was able to expand its userbase and even developed products to improve the vehicle’s aerodynamic performance.īuilding on their work for the Model 3, the electric vehicle tuner is starting to work on Model Y modifications ahead of the start of production next week.ĭespite being a larger crossover vehicle, the Model Y is going to be based on the Model 3 and UP expects similar performance. UP made its name with Model S modifications – culminating in the S-APEX series based on the Tesla Model S P100D. They are also the company behind ‘ Tesla Corsa‘, a new Tesla-only race track experience where owners get to safely explore the limits and performance of their vehicles.
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We previously reported on Unplugged Performance (UP), which is one of a few aftermarket accessories and performance upgrade companies focused solely on Tesla vehicles. Unplugged Performance sent us today the first look at their planned performance kit for the Model Y. Tesla Model Y hasn’t hit the market yet, but it’s expected to be such an important vehicle that aftermarket tuners are already planning some products for it.
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