Launch control is a fascinating piece of automotive tech. By monitoring wheel slip, the system can limit power to make sure a car can accelerate from a stop as quickly as possible. At the drag strip, ...

Almost all modern sports cars and supercars have some form of launch control. The concept is straightforward. Cars like the Porsche 911 have incredibly sophisticated driving management software.

For as powerful and thrilling as the Tesla Model 3 Performance is, it lacks perhaps one of the most obvious settings for a vehicle like it – launch control. The new Tesla Model Y Performance, unveiled ...