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Unplugged Performance Built an Autonomous Pikes Peak Race Car Out of a Tesla Cybercab and Called It “Goldmember”
Unplugged Performance is going back to Pikes Peak in 2026. That alone would be news. The Hawthorne, California company sat out the mountain in 2024 and 2025 after Dark Helmet, their Model S APEX race car, posted a sub-10-minute run (9:54.901) in 2023 and stacked lap records at Laguna Seca, Buttonwillow, and Willow Springs along […]
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Dominic Marcu’s Tesla Model S Plaid Hillclimb Build Is the Most Compelling EV Race Story in Europe Right Now
A tri-motor Tesla sedan with 1,020 horsepower, forged wheels, spherical bushings, and a Romanian hillclimb champion behind the wheel. That’s the story Unplugged Performance and Dominic Marcu have been writing together since 2021, and it’s been consistently winning. The Model S Plaid as a Performance Baseline Before any modifications, the Tesla Model S Plaid is […]
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The Model S and X Are Done. Here’s How to Keep Yours Looking Sick For Years To Come
Tesla just killed its flagship sedan and SUV. Production ends in Q2 2026, and the used market is about to be flooded with S and X examples at prices that make a lot more sense than they did two years ago. If you own one, or you’re about to buy one, now is a good […]
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TeslaCorsa 43 Kicks Off 2026 With Zero Failures, a New Model Y Performance on Track, and a Retired Mailman Sending It Through Corners
More than 40 Tesla owners showed up at Buttonwillow Raceway Park for TeslaCorsa 43, the first event of the 2026 season, and every single one of them drove home without a mechanical issue. Not one. From first-generation Model S sedans to full-blown Plaids and even Cybertrucks, the entire grid drove to the track under their […]
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Top 6 Best Performance Upgrades for the Tesla Model S Plaid in 2026
The Tesla Model S Plaid is, without a doubt, one of the fastest production sedans on the planet. With 1,020 horsepower, a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) time of just 2.1 seconds, and a top speed north of 320km/h (200mph), this electric luxury sedan offers performance that would make most supercars blush. It is a car that rewrites […]
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The Ultimate Tesla Transformation: Dark Sage Model S by Unplugged Performance and Bulletproof Auto Spa
The automotive tuning world has always been about pushing boundaries, but what happens when you take the world’s most advanced electric vehicle and hand it over to two companies that have built their reputations on absolute perfection? The answer lies in this stunning Matte Platinum Dark Sage Tesla Model S, a collaborative masterpiece between Unplugged […]
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Unplugged Performance Expands Offerings For Their Indestructible Road Warrior Tesla Wheel
Unplugged Performance, widely recognized as the global leader in Tesla performance and durability upgrades, has unveiled a new addition to its Forged Road Warrior (UP-RW) wheel lineup: a robust 18×8.5-inch fitment. Engineered specifically for the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y, the new wheel is fully compatible with the recently announced 2026 Model Y Performance, […]
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Unplugged Performance Gives A Tesla Cybertruck An Even More Rugged Look
The Tesla Cybertruck has always been more than just a vehicle. It is a statement of design, strength, and technology, built to challenge the norms of the automotive world. Even in its raw stainless-steel factory finish, the Cybertruck captures attention like few other vehicles on the road. But for this project, the vision was to […]
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Unplugged Performance Releases A New Tesla Cybertruck Wheel Called CYBRNOVA
Unplugged Performance has now unveiled a new wheel design for the Tesla Cybertruck. Called CYBRNOVA, the design draws inspiration from the power of a supernova and merges it with a modern, cyber-inspired aesthetic. Each wheel is precision forged for maximum strength, requires no spacers for proper fitment, and is styled to complement the Cybertruck’s iconic stainless […]
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Red Rocket by Unplugged Performance: Next-Level Tuning for the 2024+ Tesla Model 3 Performance
Launched less than a year ago, the 2024+ Tesla Model 3 Performance has not only raised the bar for electric performance but also redrawn the blueprint for what a modern sports sedan can be. With U.S. models pushing out 510 horsepower, blasting from 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) in a blistering 2.9 seconds, and […]
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Unplugged Performance Releases Indestructible Wheel For Model 3 and Model Y
The UP-RW Forged Wheel Is Lightweight, Maximally Aerodynamic, and Future-Proof, built specifically for the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y Unplugged Performance, the global leader in Tesla-specific performance upgrades, has unveiled its newest innovation: the UP Forged Road Warrior (UP-RW) wheel. This first-of-its-kind forged wheel is engineered not only for today’s drivers but also for […]
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Ultra Red Model 3 Performance Gets Track Ready Thanks To Unplugged Performance
We’ll skip the whole “Are electric performance cars cool” debate altogether and jump right to the point: the 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance is one of the best performance cars – ICE and EV included – out there. For a relatively affordable $54,990 (which gets down to just $47,490 after est. savings from the $7,500 […]
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Solid Black 2024+ Tesla Model 3 Performance on UP-03 Wheels
This 2024+ Tesla Model 3 Performance comes equipped with Unplugged Performance UP-03 forged wheels, Michelin Cup 2R tires, and a set of lowering springs, helping make this already great-looking vehicle look even more aggressive from every angle If you are looking for supercar-like performance in a rather inexpensive package, the 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance […]
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Tesla Rehires Supercharger Employees After April Layoffs
After speculations that Tesla might be in a tight spot due to declining sales and some cash problems and the subsequent firing of their Supercharger network CEO and its staff, the EV giant proves once again why it’s the leader in the EV industry by rehiring some of the employees it laid off in April […]
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Unplugged Performance Unveils 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance Aero Kit
The Tesla Model 3 Performance is a 510 horsepower, all-wheel drive electric performance hatch that gets from 0-100km/h (0-62mph) in just 3.2 seconds and can achieve a top speed of 262 kilometers per hour (163 miles per hour). Its price tag starts from $41,490 after federal tax credit & estimated gas savings, making it one […]
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UP Gives A Tesla Cybertruck A P51 Mustang Inspired Bespoke Vinyl Wrap
If you think the Tesla Cybertruck is not the most recognizable car today, you might be in rather sparse company. However, for one of the most interesting automotive influencers out there, Salomondrin, giving his Cybertruck an even more appealing exterior look was needed to set his truck apart. Built by Unplugged Performance, one of the […]
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Ultra Red Tesla Model 3 Performance Gets Unplugged Performance UP-05 Wheels
Unplugged Performance has been at the point of the pack in Tesla tuning for a while, and their recent release, an Italian supercar DNA-infused wheel isn’t far off from one of the best offerings for any Tesla platform This gorgeous Ultra Red Model 3 Performance may not boast all the design upgrades from the Highland, […]
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Photoshoot: Satin Black Tesla Model S-APEX Plaid By Unplugged Performance
The Unplugged Performance Model S-APEX is one of the most comprehensive tuning programs for the Tesla Model S Plaid, turning this 1,020 horsepower beast into an aggressive, gorgeous, impressive & luxurious vehicle that is ready to tear it up both on and off the track For Tesla Model S Plaid owners, getting the ultimate, track-oriented, […]