[Update] After all, will the Tesla Model S measure laps in Nürburgring (continued)?

* There is an additional note (update) at the bottom of the page ^^

Tesla measures Model S's lap time at the Nürburgring?

Last week I wrote, "Tesla challenges Taycan ... I want to, but forgot to book the Nürburgring?" If you don't mind, please refer to the blog below for the details up to this point.

By the way, this time is a continuation of this story. Even in overseas media, there is a lot of talk about "What's going on?" ^^

First of all, it was said, "Next week (that is, the week of September 8th), the Nürburgring has not reserved a running slot for lap time measurement (by Tesla), so lap measurement is impossible". Even so, Elon Musk professed that "Model S will go to the Nürburgring next week."

Michelin Pilot Sports Cup 2R for Tesla witnessed

And in fact, this week the Tesla Model S was witnessed at a shop outside the Nürburgring.

Also, the way to write this sighting information seems to be terrible, but it makes me laugh unintentionally ...

"Oh, gee, surprise, Tesla's planning to cheat to try and set a lap time at the Nurburgring. Cool, cool."

In other words, "Oh, I'm surprised. Tesla is trying to cheat to get a lap time at the Nürburgring.

Oh, gee, surprise, Tesla's planning to cheat to try and set a lap time at the Nurburgring. Cool, cool. pic.twitter.com/CSyIDf1ih9

— Brian Gluckman (@bgluckman) September 10, 2019

Yes, the Model S that was witnessed had some sort of transparent work on the boot lid, and the tires are one of the thickest and most aggressive tires available today, the Michelin Pilot Sport. For "Cup 2R".

As I wrote in my last blog, it seems that Tesla will run in the Nürburgring industry pool, but as mentioned above, formal lap time measurement is also prohibited. So, it was thought that lap measurement would be impossible ...

Is it finally a huge amount of money or power has moved? !!

Yes! Newly this timeRoad & TrackAccording to the information obtained by the person, "Nürburgring will change the schedule on September 21st."

It seems that the 30-minute frame that had already been booked for public laps and ring taxi laps has been "opened". Oh oh. Did something great power and money move?

It seems that there is also a possibility of a time lap on September 18th, but this session does not seem to be private, so it may be different.

After that, Mr. Elon Musk also tweeted, "I think that I will not measure laps this week (9/8 week) because I need to prepare again", so it is not this week "I will measure on September 21st." Is that really true? ??

Former F1 driver Nico is also said to be unable to drive because he has not applied for a driver at this Nürburgring time session, but he is a former German F1 champion. It is also said that the Nürburgring officials may "close their eyes" on his running.

Well, there are various movements and it is interesting ^ ^

However, it is said that Tesla does not provide customers with the work attached to the rear and Michelin cup 2R tires, so it is useless to measure the lap time in that state, isn't it? That is.

Although the Porsche Taycan is in the prototype stage, it has a lap time of 7:42 in the state of the car for sale, while Tesla is a model S that can be said to be a "Nürburgring edition" or a "super sports version" Is it a time attack?

Nürburg ring lap measurement with Tesla Model S P100D?

According to other sources, this is a vehicle that Tesla may measure lap times with a newly (forcibly?) 30-minute private running frame.

It is a model S P100D. This is 762 horsepower and 723 ft-lb torque, which is almost the same as Porsche Taycan's 750 horsepower and 774 ft-lb torque, so it is a good spec to compete for lap time.

However, the problem is that this isn't just a Model S P100D, probably because the lower grille opening seems to be widened to improve motor and battery cooling, and to accommodate thicker tires than usual. In addition, there is a subtle fender flare in each corner.

Of course, for the lip spoiler, the tires are Michelin Pilot Sports Cup 2R tires.

No, what will happen? I think the Tesla staff are thinking, "Don't mutter with a proper mood, Mr. Earon!" (Laughs).

So, if I understand this continuation again, I would like to add it ^ ^

★ Addition (September 18, 2019) ★

Although it is a different individual from the above model S, the Tesla model S ran the Nürburgring and recorded a lap time of 7:23. (Taycan's official lap time is 7:42)

However, this time is measured by a third party and is not an official number, so it is "unofficial" to the last.

It seems that the car that ran this time has been strengthened in various ways. Regarding tires, it seems that they have changed to "Goodyear Eagle F1 Super Sport RS" instead of Michelin, which has been said so far.

It's still unofficial time, so I don't know what will happen in the future, but first of all, the unofficial time 7:23 was issued! !! I'm looking forward to the official time coming out. After all it seems that the measurement on September 21 is rich ^ ^

Source:
◆ Tesla Could Attempt a Nurburgring Lap Time on September 21st
◆ This might be the Tesla Model S that will challenge the Porsche Taycan's Nurburgring time
◆ Tesla Model S shows signs of beating Porsche Taycan's Nurburgring record

Rika (911supercars.com)

I'm Rika, the author of this article. Ever since Porsche 911 became my favorite car, I've become totally addicted to Porsche, and I can't stop loving Porsche, so I started this blog. My favorite cars are 911 Carrera (991.2), 911 Carrera Cabriolet (992.1), and 911 Carrera T (992.1).