Another note about the Goodyears Tesla ran... They’re not even available yet. Musk got his hands on a set before they’ve even been officially released for consumer purchase, which means on top of running some batshit setup that doesn’t even remotely resemble anything “stock” or production ready, they used “street legal…

I already have a coupe and didn’t want a 2nd coupe, plus ya I also have friends. Crazy right?

I spent months looking for something nearly identical to this guy’s criteria, and I whole heartedly recommend a 2013 Porsche Panamera either GTS or Turbo. I got a GTS and it is by far and away the best 4dr I’ve ever driven let alone owned. Granted mine is not a CPO and no 3rd party warranty, but after months of…

You act as if people can’t be at those locations (perhaps on a cell phone or other device to communicate) to do the “hand timing,” which was the only actual way for Tesla to even get a baseline from Monday’s testing. That’s because they’re explicitly forbidden from doing any timing themselves.

Correction: it’s vice versa regarding the Industry Pool, they don’t have access to the full track, they run Bridge to Gantry. 

So pointing out the fact they didn’t complete the full course is suddenly “moving the goal post?” You’re joking right? So point A to point B are the rules, 1 doesn’t get to point B and that’s changing the rules?

Indubitably 

This article is a source as many others reporting Tesla ran in the Industry Pool, which is Bridge to Gantry. It is also noted in case you’re still doubtful, the straight was closed on Monday’s testing which further confirms the incomplete run.

So I’m seriously asking you; if the reports are true Tesla only completed 11miles of the course and not the entire 13+miles, do you honestly think they can complete the remaining 2miles in roughly 20 seconds?

It’s also reported they didn’t complete the full track, as only those in the “industry pool” on designated days can use the full 13+ mile course and as previously stated Tesla had not been given that opportunity yet (will supposedly be the 21st or so). They completed 11ish miles. There is absolutely ZERO chance they…

If you can’t understand or grasp the difference between a prototype 1 off track prepped car (to include the possibility of a fully gutted interior) vs a production ready car available to anyone who can cut a check... That’s pretty embarrassing in and of itself.

That’s the thing about the very title for the record though; he can’t claim the fastest production vehicle that the Taycan set, because the vehicle doesn’t exist! You can’t show up to a track with a 1 off track prepped car and call it a production vehicle.

But that’s where you’re wrong buckaroo. Tesla is a status symbol and will not be beat by the companies you named, because that’s not how a status symbol works. Which is all really sad and ridiculous. 

That wouldn’t constitute a current production model as it’s not even available. You can’t show up with a 1 off track ready car and call it a production model.

That’s exactly what he did. He made a tweet and people are scrambling. Officials from the ‘Ring are on record saying they’ve had zero contact with Elon, let alone any scheduled time at the track for some record attempt. That announcement from the ‘Ring was made hours after his tweet was made. He didn’t hip pocket some …

This all day. So long as it’s not a V10 M5, owning something like a used AMG Wagon seems far more reasonable and easy going than people think. I know it’s not an AMG Wagon, but I picked up a 1 owner 2013 Panamera GTS and have been loving every single minute behind the wheel. I’ve knocked out a few maintenance tasks an…

This guy’s out here on Jalopnik whining about maintenence costs like Jalops don’t wrench on their own cars. 

“Developing” would require the green light from higher-ups and according to the GTR Lead himself, that’s currently a no go. It’s not development if 1 man has thoughts and ideas in his head about the next GTR.

Um unless I missed it, there’s not a single car in Nissan’s entire lineup that has ANY “trickle down” from the GTR. Where’s the AWD, the motor, the techno wizardry that allows the GTR to perform like it does but in a different platform? 370? Nope. Altima, Maxima, Sentra.... Hahaha absolutely not. Unless you consider…

You guys should also highlight the fact that this ridiculous lad has videos on his YouTube page that dates back 7yrs ago in the exact same 240. SEVEN YEARS!?! Same dash and everything. Obviously he’s talented and one of my first thoughts was he knows the absolute limits of his car. I mean my god he’s been beating the…