UP Tesla Model S Plaid S-APEX

The Tesla Model S Plaid S-APEX represents the pinnacle of what a Model S can become when refined through Unplugged Performance’s 12 years of Tesla-specific motorsport engineering and bespoke vehicle craftsmanship. Designed to bring hypercar-level performance, design, and personalization to Tesla’s flagship sedan, the S-APEX program transforms the Model S Plaid into a one-of-a-kind machine that is as thrilling on track as it is refined on the road. Every S-APEX is individually commissioned and built to the owner’s exact specifications.

It all starts with the Tesla Model S Plaid, arguably the most potent production sedan ever made, delivering over 1,000 horsepower and a 0 to 60 mph sprint in as little as 1.99 seconds. The S-APEX program takes this extraordinary foundation and elevates it with a comprehensive suite of performance, aerodynamic, and aesthetic upgrades. Each component is drawn directly from the development of “Dark Helmet,” our championship-winning Pikes Peak race car. The S-APEX is a complete vehicle that can be delivered to your door as a turn-key driving experience. Pricing excludes sales tax, DMV fees, and transport; the customer is responsible for these costs.

The S-APEX program has produced some of the most recognized Tesla builds in the world, from high-profile builds for notable enthusiasts to award-winning show cars. For comparison, the Dark Helmet race car that underpins the S-APEX program has achieved a sub-10-minute Pikes Peak time and hypercar-level lap times at Laguna Seca, a type of performance that puts it in league with the fastest production-based vehicles on earth, regardless of powertrain.

MOTORSPORT SUSPENSION: PRECISION MEETS DAILY COMFORT

Handling is transformed by UP Race Pro Coilovers. Developed on the racetrack but tuned for real-world versatility, these coilovers offer fully adjustable compression and rebound, allowing owners to tailor their suspension from relaxed grand touring to competitive time-attack. Complementing the coilovers are UP Street & Track Sway Bars and UP Adjustable End Links, which dramatically reduce body roll and sharpen transitions for a more connected, confidence-inspiring driving experience.

To ensure precise wheel alignment under load, the S-APEX includes UP Billet Camber Arms and UP Billet Toe Arms, as well as fully upgraded bushings across the entire suspension. Machined from aerospace-grade billet aluminum, these components deliver durability, adjustability, and consistency under extreme cornering forces. Together, the suspension suite produces handling that feels surgical yet accessible, allowing the driver to explore the Model S Plaid’s immense limits with confidence and precision.

SUPERLIGHT CARBON-CERAMIC BRAKING SYSTEM

With over 1,000 horsepower on tap, braking authority is paramount. The S-APEX delivers with a Superlight Carbon-Ceramic Big Brake Kit that transforms the stopping experience. Oversized carbon-ceramic rotors pair with six-piston forged calipers, high-performance pads, and stainless braided lines to deliver immense, fade-free stopping power lap after lap. This setup dramatically reduces unsprung weight compared to factory brakes, improving both handling response and braking endurance. Whether on a hot lap or a spirited mountain road, the brakes inspire absolute trust while delivering the durability expected from motorsport-grade hardware.

CARBON FIBER AERODYNAMICS: DOWNFORCE WITHOUT COMPROMISE

The S-APEX features a complete CFD-optimized Unplugged Performance Carbon Fiber Aero Kit, meticulously crafted from prepreg dry carbon fiber with Kevlar reinforcement and autoclave curing. This suite includes a front lip spoiler, canards, deflectors, side skirts, rear spats, racing diffuser, and the signature Ascension rear wing. Together, these components generate significant additional downforce at speed while maintaining Tesla’s inherent aerodynamic efficiency. The result is enhanced high-speed stability and cornering grip without sacrificing range or highway cruising performance. Functional, hypercar-grade carbon fiber aerodynamics are central to the Unplugged Performance philosophy of form following function.

BESPOKE WHEELS AND PERFORMANCE TIRES

Wheels and tires are a defining visual and dynamic element of every S-APEX build. Each vehicle rides on UP Forged Wheels in the owner’s choice of style, size, and finish. Designed for strength, lightness, and heat dissipation, they carry Unplugged Performance’s unlimited-mileage and track-use warranty, a testament to their motorsport pedigree. Tire selection is tailored to the owner’s intended use, from maximum-grip competition rubber to refined grand-touring options suitable for all-season driving. Together, the wheel and tire package maximizes the chassis’s newfound agility and completes the bespoke visual identity of the build.

BESPOKE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PERSONALIZATION

Where the S-APEX program truly separates itself is in personalization. Every build is a collaborative journey between the owner and the Unplugged Performance team. Exterior finishes range from custom paint colors and satin wraps to full paint correction and paint protection film. Interior options include premium leather re-trimming, Alcantara accents, custom stitching, and bespoke material and color selections. This is not mass production; it is individualized craftsmanship at the highest level, guided by the same attention to detail found in the world’s finest coachbuilt automobiles.

THE COMPLETE S-APEX EXPERIENCE

What sets the S-APEX apart is not just the sum of its parts, but the way every component has been tested, developed, and tuned to work together as a complete system. Each upgrade is born from Unplugged Performance’s experience competing in the world’s most demanding motorsport environments, including Pikes Peak and numerous track records set in Teslas worldwide.

The S-APEX is not a concept car, nor a stripped-down race car. It is a fully functional, warranty-backed Tesla Model S Plaid that can cruise in whisper-quiet luxury, deliver breathtaking performance on demand, and inspire confidence in the most demanding driving situations. It is equal parts luxury flagship, precision instrument, and motorsport weapon, wrapped in a design that is uniquely and unmistakably yours.

For those who demand the ultimate expression of the Tesla Model S Plaid, the S-APEX is the definitive answer.

Note: Depending on the new owner’s location, shipping and transport fees (ground, ocean, or air freight) will be additional. Pricing is based on the complete vehicle build; all registration, DMV, transport, and related fees are the responsibility of the new owner. Each S-APEX build is individually quoted based on specifications selected. The $100 is meant to be your deposit.