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This 1020-HP Tesla-Powered Van Can Hang With A 911 Turbo S

The van you see right here may seem like a junky 2001 Honda Odyssey, but it’s far more exciting. Underneath the panels sits the chassis, inside, and drivetrain from a Tesla Model S Plaid. Delightfully named the “Plaidessey,” it was constructed by the oldsters from the BoostedBoiz YouTube channel, and it is able to beating just about something in a one-lap oval race.

The builders of the Plaidessey wished to see how the van would stack up towards some fast steel, in order that they introduced it to the Freedom Factory, an oval observe well-known for its YouTuber possession. Despite its unassuming physique type, the Tesla-powered Honda is ready to stomp a Tesla Model S and what appeared to be a extremely modified Audi in a head-to-head “spectator drag,” the place to automobiles line up on the oval and race towards one another for one lap.

Even with three motors and 1020 horsepower on faucet, the Plaidessey is not invincible. The of us at BoostedBoiz meet their match when the proprietor of the Freedom Factory, the legendary Cleetus McFarland, pulls up alongside in his 991-generation Porsche 911 Turbo S. The automobile’s been modified with a number of bolt-ons and extra enhance, suggesting it makes way over the 580 hp it left the manufacturing unit with.

McFarland and the Plaidessey race twice across the oval, and it is the Porsche that takes the win each instances. But the electrical Honda-badged van places up an excellent struggle, coming inside a automobile’s size of victory on the second run. We suspect McFarland’s expertise on the observe and the van’s rubbing bodywork probably had lots to do with the end result. 

Hopefully this may not be the final we see of the Plaidessey on the race observe. With a number of minor modifications we suspect it might carry out even higher. 

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This Junky Honda Odyssey Is Actually a 1020-HP Tesla Model S Plaid Underneath

The Honda Odyssey isn’t well-known for being quick, however with sufficient energy, it may be a worthy sleeper. The newest construct from the BoostedBoiz YouTube channel skews the everyday powertrain improve by swapping the physique of a 2001 Odyssey onto a Tesla Model S to create one ridiculous construct.

The two vehicles may seem to be an unlikely pair, however they characteristic comparable widths and wheelbases, presenting just a few challenges in marrying them collectively. One of the early hurdles was the entrance fender, which wasn’t so long as the one on the Honda, placing the van’s door and B-pillar in an inconvenient place that blocked the sedan’s entrance.

The video encompasses a lot of the planning and constructing course of. It begins with a “measure twice, cut once” mentality by swapping the Honda physique onto a burned-out Tesla Model S donor to make sure all the things traces up. The video’s hosts then purchase one other 2001 Honda Odyssey to check earlier than marrying the chopped-up minivan and modified Tesla.

The observe pays off, and the ultimate result’s a considerably stable one, not less than from the surface. The 20-year-old Honda physique matches properly over the electrical sedan, which most individuals wouldn’t anticipate, making it the right sleeper.

A variety of work nonetheless must be accomplished to make it an entire automobile. The van has a large hole between the sprint and the bottom of the windshield that may want greater than a metallic plate protecting it. It pops up throughout heavy acceleration, and the automobile additionally lacks a lot of the Model S’s inside, however that’s a venture for later. The minivan’s rear doorways now not slide, and a bungee twine is holding the hood down.

The “Plaidessy” is a tad sketchy however appears spectacular happening the highway. We hope the mismatched physique panels and peeling paint keep. The fancy wheels are the one giveaway that this isn’t your typical grocery-getter. The signal of a real sleeper. 

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2024 Honda Odyssey Revealed in Spy Photos, with Front and Rear Changes

The Honda Odyssey, known for its reliability and spaciousness, is set to receive an update. While the changes are not drastic, they aim to refresh the vehicle’s appearance. Recently, spy photos of the upcoming 2024 Honda Odyssey have emerged, providing a sneak peek of what’s to come.

Although the minivan’s front section is concealed under camouflage, we can still discern some key details. The grille and headlights appear to retain their current shape, with rectangular cutouts indicating stacked driving lights. However, the structures do seem to have some minor differences. Additionally, the lower portion of the front fascia features new notches, adding an interesting touch to the design.