Tesla is about to take on luxury car makers Mercedes and Porsche with the all-new Model S Plaid
The car maker, led by Elon Musk, will deliver a high performance Model S Car on Thursday.
Tesla is aiming to reignite interest in the nearly decade-old sedan and fend off luxury car-making rivals such as Porsche.
Tesla redefined electric cars in 2012 when it launched its high-end Model S with a sleek design and long driving range, but is facing a raft of new challengers.
Tesla will unveil the new car at a live event in California.
CEO Elon Musk has has not confirmed if he will take the stage.
Musk however has been busy on Twitter promoting the new model.
Musk has called the Model S Plaid “the fastest accelerating car ever.”
The more powerful sports sedan goes from zero to 60 miles per hour (97 kph) in 1.99 seconds and has an estimated driving range of 390 miles.
While it offers little change in body style, as well as yoke steering the Plaid is expected to feature enhanced gaming with new titles and more powerful processors.
