The upgraded Tesla Model 3 was faster than the Porsche 991 and set a record for one of the US race tracks

The new Tesla Model 3 Ascension from Unplugged Performance set its debut at Buttonwillow with a record-breaking achievement, breaking the track in 1: 54.266 and breaking the previous record set by the Porsche 991 GT3 RS sports car.

It took the Unplugged Performance designers just seven days to transform the Model 3 Performance into a race car, although it underwent a number of performance enhancements. In particular, new wheels were installed, tires, suspension, and brakes were replaced. The engineers also had to work with the body to improve its aerodynamic properties.

Judging by the photos, the designers did not have enough time to make the car aesthetically more attractive, but it is quite functional.

Here you can watch a video of the record run made with a GoPro camera inside the car: