The only reason tesla offered this upgrade to existing p85d owners was to attempt to quell the outrage that so many p85d owners had over being sold a 463 hp car when tesla had advertised it at 691hp. During a dragrace event in florida, the tesla model s p85d ran the quartermile in 11. Jul 17, 2015 with 691 horsepower and allwheel drive, the tesla model s p85d is already one of the most formidable performance cars available, but tesla just turned things up a notch during a conference call. A p85d l will be more desirable and more valuable than a p85d as the years pass and especially when discontinued. Just how much faster is the the p85d with ludicrous mode upgrade.
Thats faster than a dodge charger hellcat, or a porsche panamera turbo s. The main difference between the top two performance versions of the tesla model s is simply 5 kwh of energy capacity. According to tesla motors club tmc member thimel, the performance gains are significant, to the tune of 19% more power above 30. Detailed features and specs for the used 2015 tesla model s p85d including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more. Tesla model s p85d with autopilot exotic car rental. This brings the list price of the lowestpriced model s down. That is the only way to describe the tesla model s p85d with autopilot.
As a longtime tesla model s owneralmost two years nowi was naturally eager to get behind the wheel of the new dualmotor p85d. Cost to drop 691 horsepower in your tesla model s p85d. Tesla ludicrous plus mode slashes model s p100d 060 mph. I rarely floor the throttle on my p85d with ludicrous, but can still feel extra power in many driving situations. Tesla improved its model s substantially with the new p85d edition, adding allwheel drive and driverassistance features that put the car on the road to autonomous driving. The tesla model s p85 d will be sold with a new ludicrous mode, which offers enhanced performance that will allow the car to pull 1. With 691 horsepower and allwheel drive, the tesla model s p85d is already one of the most formidable performance cars available, but tesla just turned things up a notch during a conference call. Jun 20, 2016 at the top of the series, tesla will offer a 90kwh battery pack upgrade to the singlemotor model s 85 and the dualmotor 85d and p85d. Tesla model x vs tesla model s drag race screencap the software update does at least put the model s p100d further ahead of the claimed performance for.
Here is the pricing and key specifications for the tesla 60d, 85d and p85d dual motor vehicles, which are an upgrade option on the model s. Three days in the absolutely insane tesla model s p85d. Elon musk concedes that the internet is very good at figuring out secrets. Used tesla model s p85d for sale with photos carfax. Short viddy of a tesla p85d ludicrous using launch mode. A 17in touch screen dominates the dashboard, acting as your control hub for everything from the stereo and satnav, to the sunroof, ambient lights, suspension, traction. Owners of the tesla model s p85d who want to upgrade their ride to have ludicrous mode enabled are now able to place.
Performance gains after p85d ludicrous mode upgrade. There is one at the workshop, but those are the old ones. Datadriven analysis of used cars for sale, and specifically the market for tesla model s models. Access to release notes associated with the currentlyinstalled software version. Porsche boss takes aim at tesla and brands ludicrous mode a. I tried the 060 thing a few times, which is enough to make me dizzy.
Teslas model s p85d just broke consumer reports ratings. Tesla model s p85d breaks consumer reports test scale. Tesla is secretly adding over 50 hp to the model s p90d. But in a tweet made in november, tesla ceo elon musk said the more potent mode should see the car hit 60 mph in 2. Tesla unveals awd 691hp model s p85d with autopilot and. Unlike a super car, the p85d will make as much noise as a charlie. So yes, the d in the tesla model s p85d stands for dual motor. I bought our fully loaded p85d in august 2015 with 2,901 miles as an inventory car and now have 29,000 miles on it. It also happens to be the acceleration setting that unleashes a fury of thrust that catapults the 4 door electric sedan to 60mph in less than 3.
We have 27 tesla model s p85d vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 16 1owner cars, and 27 personal use cars. September 30th, 2015 by james ayre originally published on ev obsession. The p85d gets 691 hp, and tesla estimates that will get it from zero to 60 in just 3. Model s sets an industry standard for performance and safety. Teslas allelectric powertrain delivers unparalleled performance in all weather conditions with dual motor allwheel drive, adaptive air suspension and ludicrous acceleration. Tesla motors delivers ludicrous speed upgrade for model. Just got a voicemail from tesla asking if i still wanted the ludicrous upgrade id ordered january 4th for my 2015 p85d with the plus suspension march 2015 build. If youve watched any youtube drag races lately, or read our speed week headtohead between the tesla model s p85d and the bmw i8, youll be aware that the rangetopping electric tesla is. According to a new report out of consumer reports, the tesla model s p85d, allwheeldrive. By implanting a second electric motor into the front of the car, to go along with existing the one out back. Make your payments over the phone to the tesla finance team. Find the best used 2015 tesla model s p85d near you. Having just come off the debut of the tesla model x. Tesla p100d ludicrous plus mode makes electric car even.
Version of software currently installed on your model s. All that said, the folks that got an even better bargain are the relatively few p90dls that were made prior to the l being available only on the. But if youre already spending that kind of dough for teslas topoftheline electric sedan, its a safe. With ludicrous mode, the model s p100d will sprint from 060 mph in 2. Owning model s by nick howe is the first book that helps you to better understand model s. Tesla claims that the cars digital power controls can utilise two motors more effectively than one so theres actually a modest gain in range over the old reardrive p85. We have 16 2015 tesla model s p85d vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 9 1owner cars, and 16 personal use cars.
Tesla model s p85 d gets new ludicrous mode autocar. Find the best tesla model s p85d for sale near you. Its a fourwheel drive, allelectric saloon making ready for this. You will need your lease account number and your bank routing and checking account number. If you already own the car, the book presents an indepth look at model s technology, a description of the cars many features and functions, and guidelines that will help you achieve optimal driving performance. The new tesla model s p85d is ferrari fast vanity fair. Onetouch access to call tesla customer support and roadside assistance if available in your market region. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Tesla model s p85d breaks consumer reports ratings system.
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