Tesla Tuner Dials Model X to Another Level for SEMA
Electric vehicles are starting to have a place at the annual SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
Making its public debut at the 2016 SEMA Show is the Unplugged Performance Tesla Model X, sporting a more aggressive design to match its performance. According to the company’s website, the Model X “upgrades work in harmony with the original aerodynamic package to help you stand out at the Supercharger and elevate the exterior with the sporty character that the X’s performance demands.”
The company offers all of its modifications a la carte, including its wheels, exterior body kit and brakes. The show car features 22-inch lightweight wheels produced in aerospace-grade forged aluminum and is designed and manufactured in the U.S. for the entire Model X range. The wheels are also designed to work with the factory standard 22-inch tires with custom colors and finishes available.
The exterior package really transforms the Model X’s design and consists of a front bumper, side skirt set and rear bumper. In addition, tuners can get themselves a rear decklid spoiler that also aids in reducing the low-pressure area of a trailing wake at the rear of the vehicle. Lastly, there’s a super light carbon ceramic front big brake kit that includes six-piston calipers and stainless steel braided lines.
Modifying electrified vehicles has been quite popular in Japan for several years, and now U.S. tuners are also embracing the trend.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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