Here’s The Mad Tesla Model S That’ll Race In A New Electric GT Series

Here’s our first look at the race-spec, stripped-down and bonkers-looking Tesla Model S that’ll compete in a new electric GT series next year
Here’s The Mad Tesla Model S That’ll Race In A New Electric GT Series

Tesla is entering the racing world and we’ve got our first look at the stripped-down Model S that’ll compete in the new Electric GT championship from next year.

20 drivers and 10 teams will compete in the series in 2017, with seven rounds taking place at European circuits like the Nurburgring, Brands Hatch, Mugello and Estoril.

The EDT Car V1.3 will be Tesla’s race car for Electric GT. It’s a revised version of the Model S P85, which has been stripped down and prepared for the series by EGT Engineering.

Here’s The Mad Tesla Model S That’ll Race In A New Electric GT Series

It’ll make its first public appearance in Ibiza later today but videos from Electric GT have given us our first look at what the Tesla race car will look like.

The P85+ is thought to have been chosen because of its rear-wheel-drive layout, rather than the all-wheel-drive found on other Teslas.

Here’s The Mad Tesla Model S That’ll Race In A New Electric GT Series

It’s been completely stripped down inside and fitted with the usual race car parts you’d expect, including a new aero kit, roll cage, suspension, modified steering and brake cooling. But the original powertrain from the Model S P85+ has been retained, interestingly. Race weekends will feature a 20-minute practice session, 30 minutes for qualifying and two 60km races.

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Fortunately for us, the races will be streamed on YouTube, Periscope and Twitch. Which is pretty cool.

It’ll be interesting to see where Tesla goes from here in terms of motorsport and racing involvement, with series like Formula E now picking up pace.

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Chewbacca_buddy (McLaren squad)(VW GTI Clubsport)(McLaren 60

Three words: Big Wang Gang BlackPanthaa

09/27/2016 - 11:11 |
9 | 3

2 better words. Almighty Wing.

09/27/2016 - 11:23 |
23 | 0
RoyP

Leaked footage of the batteries

09/27/2016 - 11:12 |
172 | 1
Anonymous

In reply to by RoyP

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09/27/2016 - 23:29 |
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Anonymous

In reply to by RoyP

Top comments wannabe

09/30/2016 - 14:30 |
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jake kingsley

When you can hear your downforce more than your engine

09/27/2016 - 11:17 |
64 | 0
Anonymous

Finally a racing series that I wouldn’t feel guilty watching on silent when I’m in class.

09/27/2016 - 11:20 |
94 | 0
ModernChaos

I hope YouTube doesn’t charge for this

09/27/2016 - 11:24 |
54 | 1
The Volvo Guy (Ikea Meatballs)

Doping for Teslas:

09/27/2016 - 11:38 |
72 | 1

We need over 9000 boxes of duracells here

09/30/2016 - 14:30 |
1 | 0
TeslaKid

OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMG IM HAVING A HEART ATTACK SOMEONE
CALL 911!!! OMGOMGOMG MY NEW FAVORITE MOTORSPORT IS FORMULA E OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMG

09/27/2016 - 11:47 |
7 | 3
Anonymous

I can’t imagine how it’ll be on the boxes… Will we wait hours for them to charge and keep racing?

09/27/2016 - 11:55 |
15 | 1
Anonymous

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

… And we are back to the race… #76 is approaching the pits … Great work for the pit team only 1,5sec to plug in the charger…

09/27/2016 - 14:43 |
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Chris Moakes

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

They will have 2 cars surely

09/27/2016 - 21:06 |
1 | 0
Straight6Unicorn95

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

perhaps several cars or switch batteries..

11/20/2016 - 16:52 |
0 | 0
RueNitta

No electrifying joke here?

09/27/2016 - 12:46 |
9 | 1

I think a lot of people here are afraid of being shocked

09/27/2016 - 17:22 |
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Freddie Skeates

Alright prepare your butts for a rant.

I’m a fan of this electric GT racing idea. I like the social/social media integration, and racing Teslas (among other electric cars) are cool. But I really HATE the branding associated with it. If you truly believe electric cars are the future and not an alternative then why the hell are you branding stuff as alternatives and sticking lower case e’s in front of everything?!?!?! (e-drivers, e-teams) It’s overused, childish, and when hydraulic and fuel powered gubbins all but disappear are we really going to still be using all these words with e’s and i’s everywhere? It’s a cringey mc-cringefest.
Also WTF is up with the whole “age of abundance and freedom” tagline that then shows a clip of dudes fishing on a misty lake? Like what’s that got to do with anything?! Surprisingly little focus on actual racing and car specs here. Goes to how little generation ‘whatever’ are so uninterested in motorsport.

09/27/2016 - 13:01 |
27 | 1

I totally agree with you.

09/27/2016 - 15:55 |
3 | 0

Exactly, this video is filled with so much bullshit, with pretty much zero attention to the actual racing and racecar

09/27/2016 - 17:01 |
7 | 0

Yes. They made it so spiritual if the title said it was a ad for Scientology, I’d believe it.

09/27/2016 - 20:45 |
4 | 0

Yeah, that’s exactly one of the reasons I don’t like formula e.

09/28/2016 - 03:47 |
1 | 0

Agreed. I like electric cars, but this ad in particular was extra douchey.

09/28/2016 - 05:27 |
2 | 0

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