--- title: "Watch a Tesla Model S Plaid Do 62 to 124 MPH in 2.99 Seconds" description: "Taking out the backseat of a Tesla Model S Plaid removes just enough weight to make it faster than most hypercars." date: "2023-09-17" modified: "2023-09-17" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/this-lightweight-tesla-model-s-plaid-can-do-62-124-mph-in-3-99-seconds" categories: - "News" - "News by Brand" - "Tesla News" tags: - "Electric Vehicle" - "Model S Plaid" - "Tesla" --- # Watch a Tesla Model S Plaid Do 62 to 124 MPH in 2.99 Seconds ![]() *AutoTopNL* We all know the [Tesla ]()Model S Plaid is almost unbelievably fast at this point. Countless *YouTube* videos of Plaid owners deforming their passengers' faces with acceleration have proven its relentless speed over and over again. However, it can get even faster with a bit of weight shedding. Without its backseat, the [Model S Plaid]() in this new video from AutoTopNL is capable of going from 62-124 mph in 3.99 seconds. Aside from its lack of backseat, this Model S Plaid seems to be stock, which means its three electric motors make 1,020 horsepower and 1,050 lb-ft of torque. While dropping the backseats doesn't shed a ton of weight—the leather-lined rear seat of a Model S could weigh as much100 pounds—lightening its load even just a little bit seems to make it even more violent than usual. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JUS0iNfB3o In the video, the driver takes the Model S Plaid on the German Autobahn, where they're capable of testing out the upper limits of its performance. During one of their high-speed runs, they were able to record the aforementioned 3.99-second 62-124 mph run. Another one of their runs also completed the quarter-mile in 9.33 seconds. Since this particular Model S Plaid was equipped with the Track Package, it's capable of cresting 200 mph, which it does in this video as well. It actually hit 203 mph, which is a nutty figure for a four-door family sedan. I can't imagine that sort of acceleration being comfortable, as it must feel like being launched off the deck of an aircraft carrier. The car in this video isn't quite as fast as the [one that was cut to pieces]() by its owner and turned into a 1,020 horsepower go-kart but it isn't too far off and it's still a completely functioning car for two passengers. It also has a proper steering wheel, which is far better suited for high-speed driving than the optional yoke. *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()