Tesla Model S Plaid: New Info from Chief Designer and Engineer | Jay Leno's Garage

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Jay Leno sits down with the masterminds behind the latest Tesla Model S: Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen and Lead Engineer Lars Moravy. This episode offers an exclusive look into the new updates and design philosophies that make the latest Model S the "best version of this car" ever built. Unveiling New Technology: Carbon Ceramic Brakes: The duo details the new carbon ceramic brakes, now a standard option on the Plaid. Unlike other carbon brakes, these are made with a continuous carbon matrix, providing excellent stopping power even when cold. This is especially useful for one-pedal driving, which Jay says has left his own car's original brake pads in near-perfect condition. Thermal System & Range: Discover the new "super minimal version two" thermal system, which uses a cast aluminum manifold to improve cooling and heating efficiency for the entire powertrain. This has increased the real-world range on the long-range model to 410 miles and significantly narrowed the gap between sticker and real-world range. Aerodynamic Improvements: Learn how Tesla uses aerodynamic design with new wheels and optional caps to improve efficiency and range. Design & Performance Insights: Power and Speed: The Model S Plaid boasts 1020 horsepower, a 0-60 mph time under 2 seconds, a 200 mph top speed, and a quarter-mile time of 9.20 seconds. Manufacturing Quality: Franz and Lars reveal how years of refinement have led to tighter panel gaps and better overall build quality. They also explain the benefits of Tesla's water-based paint, which makes it easier to color-match for repairs. The Yoke Steering Wheel: The team discusses the yoke steering wheel and why its design allows drivers to see the entire dashboard without obstruction. Interior Upgrades: Explore the upgraded interior, including new ambient lighting that can sync with music, and a larger rear screen with a unique dual-audio feature for passengers using Bluetooth headphones. Join Jay, Franz, and Lars as they take this incredible car for a test drive and share firsthand details about its groundbreaking features. Shop car care and detailing supplies from Jay Leno’s Garage: https://www.lenosgarage.com/shine » Subscribe: http://bit.ly/JLGSubscribe THE BEST OF JAY LENO'S GARAGE » Exclusive First Looks: http://bit.ly/JLGExclusives » Ultra Rare Supercars: http://bit.ly/JLGSupercars » Jay's Book Club: http://bit.ly/JLGBookClub JAY LENO'S GARAGE ON SOCIAL Facebook: http://facebook.com/JayLenosGarage Twitter: http://twitter.com/LenosGarage Instagram: http://instagram.com/jaylenosgarage/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jaylenosgarageofficial ABOUT JAY LENO'S GARAGE A new video every Monday! Visit Jay Leno's Garage, the Emmy-winning series where Jay Leno gives car reviews, motorcycle reviews, compares cars, and shares his passion and expertise on anything that rolls, explodes, and makes noise. Classic cars, restomods, super cars like the McLaren P1, sports cars like Porsche 918 Spyder and Camaro Z28, cafe racers, vintage cars, and much, much more. #JayLenosGarage #TeslaModelS #TeslaPlaid #EV #ElectricVehicle #CarReview #FranzVonHolzhausen #LarsMoravy #Tesla #Supercar