Even The Slowest Versions Of The Tesla Model S Are Now Seriously Fast
The Tesla Model S could never be considered a slow car, but the base models have always had slightly less appeal than the P100D because, well, they don’t have the ‘Ludicrous’ mode and a 2.3 second 0-60mph figure. That’s as fast as a LaFerrari, to give some context.
But now, the entry-level versions are a whole lot more interesting. Tesla has slashed the 0-60 time of the 75 model by a huge 1.2sec, making it a tenth of a second quicker than the original 85D, getting it to 60mph in just 4.3 seconds. That’s the same as the original Audi R8, and the limited-edition Aston Martin Vantage GT8.
The faster 75D model has also received a one second upgrade, now hitting 60mph in 4.2 seconds. These dramatic improvements have come from software changes, improved batteries and upgraded hardware.
The Model X SUV hasn’t been left out, and now has some truly impressive figures - not that any of the models were slow previously. There’s a drop of over a second for the 75D, down to 4.9 seconds, and the P100D loses half a second to get it down to 4.7 seconds.
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When an audi r8 gets beaten by a base model electric car…
The original “Ludacris” mode.
What I really hate about this is then there is hardly a f*cking difference between the 100D and 75D. I think that was a stupid choice Tesla made and it will harm their 100D sales!
Is the Model X P100D really that ‘slow’ to 60? I mean 4,7 isn’t slow but I just remember it being something in the mid 3 second range
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4.3? My old bmw could do 3.6
will it update itself like IOS tho?