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Description: Is The Tesla Model S Plaid Under-Braked? Road vs Track Performance Subscribe to Engineering Explained for more videos! - goo.gl/VZstk7 Recommended Books & Car Products - amzn.to/2BrekJm The Tesla Model S is the only production car I've ever seen that accelerates faster than it brakes. It's able to go from 0-60 mph in just 98 feet, while the reverse, 60-0 mph, takes 104 feet. That begs two questions: Is the Tesla Model S under-braked for road driving or track driving (or both)? And how in the world is it possible that the acceleration is stronger than the brakes. In this video we'll compare the Model S Plaid to the Porsche Taycan Turbo S, we'll discuss traction limited vs power limited, we'll look at anti-lock braking systems (ABS) vs traction control, and finally we'll talk about understeer and oversteer, and how braking is controlled at the limit for vehicle stability, by analyzing the C8 Corvette. Related Videos: Tesla *Won't* Hit 60 MPH In 2 Seconds - youtu.be/i7yigpPSu_o Tesla *Didn't* Hit 60 MPH In 2 Seconds - youtu.be/HAmv2IO9row Related Links: MotorTrend Testing - motortrend.com/features/tesla-model-s-plaid-test-data-analysis-milestones-records Road & Track Claim - roadandtrack.com/news/a37542663/tesla-model-s-plaid-claims-nurburgring-ev-record-with-735-lap Engineering Explained is a participant in the Amazon Influencer Program. Don't forget to check out my other pages below! Instagram: instagram.com/engineeringexplained Facebook: facebook.com/engineeringexplained Twitter: twitter.com/jasonfenske13 EE Extra: youtube.com/channel/UCsrY4q8xGPJQbQ8HPQZn6iA