Tesla just introduced ludicrous mode for $10k, but it's 2.8 seconds 0-60!
As well as RWD 70 and 90KW batteries, see design studio
As well as RWD 70 and 90KW batteries, see design studio
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Joules Verne
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Joules Verne
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Q: What hopes do you have for additional sales with these tweaks?
Musk: “I have no idea. We are just trying to make awesome cars.”
Musk: people loved the “insane” mode, it’s been extremely well received.” But Tesla wanted to go beyond that with the ludicrous mode.
Musk: “I have no idea. We are just trying to make awesome cars.”
Musk: people loved the “insane” mode, it’s been extremely well received.” But Tesla wanted to go beyond that with the ludicrous mode.
jeffro01
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OMG... Wow... That's freaking nuts if you can afford it...
I'll wait and read here to see what people think of the extra $3K for a 90kwh battery vs the standard 85...
Jeff
I'll wait and read here to see what people think of the extra $3K for a 90kwh battery vs the standard 85...
Jeff
Joules Verne
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Ha, he actually went there.
And what comes after insane and ludicrous??
“There is of course one speed faster than ludicrous, but that is reserved for the next generation Roadster in 4 years: maximum plaid.”
Ok, folks, that’s all for now. We will be looking forward to maximum plaid.
What happened to the boldfaced portion of this footnote to Tesla's P85D specs that was removed from Tesla's web site not that long ago?
"The P85D top speed is currently electronically-limited to 130 mph. In the coming months, we will be able to upgrade the car free of charge to enable a 155 mph top speed. This free update will be available for the lifetime of the car (not limited to the first owner). Additionally, an over-the-air firmware upgrade to the power electronics will improve P85D performance at high speed above what anyone outside Tesla has experienced to date. In other words, the car will be better than you experienced. This free upgrade will be rolled out in the next few months, once full validation is complete."
Today Musk announced a $10,000 Ludicrous Speed update. It wasn't exactly the "over-the-air firmware update" that was promised above. Am I not reading this correctly?
"The P85D top speed is currently electronically-limited to 130 mph. In the coming months, we will be able to upgrade the car free of charge to enable a 155 mph top speed. This free update will be available for the lifetime of the car (not limited to the first owner). Additionally, an over-the-air firmware upgrade to the power electronics will improve P85D performance at high speed above what anyone outside Tesla has experienced to date. In other words, the car will be better than you experienced. This free upgrade will be rolled out in the next few months, once full validation is complete."
Today Musk announced a $10,000 Ludicrous Speed update. It wasn't exactly the "over-the-air firmware update" that was promised above. Am I not reading this correctly?
Was there any mention of this is backward compatible with P85Ds?
I see now in web u can configure as a 90d now I understand how all the p85+ guys felt
I understand that ludicrous is only for the P90D
Was there any mention of this is backward compatible with P85Ds?
I see now in web u can configure as a 90d now I understand how all the p85+ guys felt
This TechCrunch article claims that the change is a fuse which will be available as an upgrade for existing P85D owners. I've not seen either claim elsewhere, but if its true I'll sign up as soon as they'll let me.
FlatSix911
Porsche 918 Hybrid
The upgrades are now available on the Tesla order page ...
Was there any mention of this is backward compatible with P85Ds?
I see now in web u can configure as a 90d now I understand how all the p85+ guys felt
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AMPd
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Awesome!
I was hoping for a bigger battery but never even thought they'd introduce a faster model, even if it's only a .2 or .3 seconds faster!
I was hoping for a bigger battery but never even thought they'd introduce a faster model, even if it's only a .2 or .3 seconds faster!
Same cell configuration and geometry. Individual cells higher capacity thanks to new silicon anode.
My guess is the 70kWh pack already has these but they didn't announce it.
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Wasn't that the change from 3.2s to 3.1s which was released a while back?
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