Joe Rogan's New Custom Car Turns Heads
Earlier this year, Rogan received a brand new, custom Performance Tesla S-APEX. And it has recently been turning heads on social media.
The car, built by Unplugged Performance, features a carbon fiber widebody, white and blue pearl paint, and a high-end Banbu leather and Alcantara interior, according to Mario Nawfal from Unplugged Tesla.
Nawfal called it "a true performance EV" with its "carbon ceramic brakes from the legendary Dark Helmet build."
Jordan Aquistapace of the duPont Registry shared some details about the new custom car, declaring that the custom electric vehicle gives "supercars a run for their money."
"The performance junkies at Unplugged Performance are known for elevating the look and feel of everyday Tesla EVs with tons of exterior and interior upgrades. The once-factory Model S features a carbon fiber widebody with a custom white and blue pearl paint job, protected by satin PPF. Exposed carbon trim adds to the sleek look, and it was handpicked by Joe and the team during the build process," Aquistapace wrote for the duPont Registry.
"Inside, the cabin combines white Banbu leather and black Alcantara, with meticulous hand-stitching for a clean finish. Performance-wise, the S-APEX comes equipped with the same carbon ceramic brakes found on the shop's renowned Dark Helmet build. Now in the possession of Joe Rogan, look out for his one-of-one UP Tesla S-APEX on Austin, TX roads."
Rogan himself clearly enjoyed the new car, saying "It's very cool, I love it" in the video, and the car quickly turned heads on social media.
"That is extremely cool!!" one fan wrote in a post on X.
"I hate electric cars in general, but the Model S is cool, and this custom one is amazing," someone else added.
"This is so sweet," another person added.
"That is awesome looking!" someone else wrote.
"This car is stunning," another person commented.
Clearly, Rogan is enjoying his new wheels.
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