On a lap around the autozeitung test track to test handling, the rs7 took 1. Much has been made of a video showing teslas insane, dualengined model s p85d handing a 707horsepower dodge challenger hellcat its ass on. Though it is debatable which is the better performance car, one fact is indisputable. Nov 05, 2014 at the p85d s splashy intro event, musk explained that the design goal of the p85d was to match the 3. Teslas model s p85d acts like a car built on the mantra waiting is for suckers. Youve likely heard about the insane acceleration mode on the model s p85d. On april 21, 2015, a tesla model s p85d rolled off a transporter in front of car and driver headquarters, its cherryred paint spattered with mud as if it had come from its fremont, california. But in my production car it does not feel the same.
Before ordering and while waiting for the car, i had taken multiple test drives in the p85d at the store. Just how much faster is the the p85d with ludicrous mode upgrade. Insane mode is the party piece of the tesla p85d but what about the rest of the car. We have 17 2015 tesla model s p85d vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 9 1owner cars, and 17 personal use cars. The car came with michelin primacy mxm4 allseason tires. There is no need to wait until max battery power is in its ready state. Apr 08, 2015 the p85d is a surprisingly large car if youve never seen a model s in person, its probably bigger than you think with its electric components requiring a relatively hefty footprint but. With model s shifted into drive and at a complete stop with the steering wheel. The car doesnt have a cd drive although most people no longer lug discs into the car. Have the build quality issues improved and whats it like as. Bentley mulsanne speed versus tesla model s p85d comparison.
According to tesla motors club tmc member thimel, the performance gains are significant, to the tune of 19% more power above 30. Then they suggested that we have a former rally driver in a 360hp mercedes a45 amg as ra pace car for the tesla. The upgraded p85d will also run the quartermile sprint within a second of a porsche 918 spyder, at 10. This is what happens when 691 allelectric horsepower are unleashed on unsuspecting passengers. Near citi field in queens, new york, tesla set up a course to test the capabilities of its ridiculously fast p85d. Sep 28, 2015 tesla claims the p85d has a range of491 km 305 mi, but based on our experience thats not an easily achievable figure although the amount of insane mode launches we subjected the car to wasn. Tesla model s ranked in car and drivers top 10 quickest. On the surface, it may look like a nice fiveseat sedan with good trunk space, but if we glimpse beneath the surface, well see a beast that has no equal. In the middle is a tesla logo that you can touch for details on the car model. Tesla model s p85d insane vs sport mode testing 060 mph in. Model s is built from the ground up as an electric vehicle, with highstrength. 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.
Yes, its literally called insane mode, but more on that later. Elon musk took the lid off his own madness with the tesla model s p85d, the dualmotor, allwheel drive silent screamer with 691 horsepower and 686 lbft of torque. Since no current ev can match the p85d, the closest competitor to the tesla is a hybrid from germany. Apr 07, 2017 on april 21, 2015, a tesla model s p85d rolled off a transporter in front of car and driver headquarters, its cherryred paint spattered with mud as if it had come from its fremont, california. Oct 12, 2014 though it is debatable which is the better performance car, one fact is indisputable. Tesla has taken the wraps off the 2016 dualmotor range in australia and one of the cars headlining the act is the model s p85d with insane. At the p85ds splashy intro event, musk explained that the design goal of the p85d was to match the 3. Matt prior pitches the new tesla model s p85d against the fastest. Tesla has given the car two driving modes sport and insane with the latter. 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. The 2015 tesla model s p85d proves that two motors are better than one in an electric car, the additive output rated at 691 horsepower and enabling what tesla calls insane acceleration mode. Conventional allwheel drive cars employ complex mechanical linkages to.
With a hidden camera installed, brooks weisblat takes unsuspecting riders for an insane ride in the tesla model s p85d. Last night, tesla motors ceo elon musk revealed an allwheeldrive version of the tesla model s electric luxury carknown as dwhose most powerful p85d version will accelerate from 0 to 60 mph. Three days in the absolutely insane tesla model s p85d. Tesla insane button gives unsuspecting passengers a wild.
Performance gains after p85d ludicrous mode upgrade. I walked away because by the time the car arrived in dallas, i was already working from home full time because of covid19, so i have no need for a 6th car in a 4 car garage, lol. Mar 07, 2015 the 2015 tesla model s p85d proves that two motors are better than one in an electric car, the additive output rated at 691 horsepower and enabling what tesla calls insane acceleration mode. Read what happened during our 40000mile torture test of teslas model s, our firstever longterm ev. Used tesla model s p85d for sale with photos carfax. Tesla model s p85d specs, price, photos, offers and incentives. Elon musk took the lid off his own madness with the tesla model s p85d, the dualmotor, allwheeldrive silent screamer with 691 horsepower and 686 lbft of torque. From a stop, the onespeed p85d has all of its 686 poundfeet of thrust at the ready. Teslas insane mode just got faster with overtheair. Teslas new model s p85ddouble your engines, double. Tesla p85d insane mode acceleration makes everything a projectile. Find the best tesla model s p85d for sale near you. In insane mode, the car goes from 0 to 60mph in around three seconds the latest remote upgrade is set to shave 0. Youve likely heard about the insane acceleration mode on.
I didnt even go to look at the vehicle in person, although i was curious. Teslas p85d uses dual motor, fourwheel drive technology to deliver a. The tesla model s p85d is the future, and it is fast, as in 060 mph in 3. Dual motor allwheel drive, adaptive air suspension and ludicrous acceleration. As a result, tesla has been able to push that limit higher, giving the car an ability to draw up to 1500a, which results in faster acceleration. See more ideas about tesla motors, electric cars and model. Tesla p85d insane mode launch reactions compilation. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Their p85d did exactly that, whooping up on the dodge challenger hellcat, a car that was designed to be the epitome of everything badass. Jan 25, 2015 with a hidden camera installed, brooks weisblat takes unsuspecting riders for an insane ride in the tesla model s p85d. After test driving the tesla model s p85d aka tesla p85d, my initial feeling was that i didnt want to get out of the drivers seat. The driver in the video, brooks he didnt want to give his full name, told mashable that he owns the tesla and drove family and friends. It never feels like youre driving the car the wrong way and for a car this insanely fast and powerful, thats actually quite impressive. After david talked a bit about giving people test drives with tesla insane mode and ludicrous mode on, i was brought up one of my most memorable experiences in this career driving a p85d for.
Dec 17, 2019 the model s p85d in insane mode, formerly the quickest tesla, was a halfsecond slower to 60 and 0. The p85d is a surprisingly large car if youve never seen a model s in person, its probably bigger than you think with its electric components requiring a relatively hefty footprint but. Tesla claims the p85d has a range of491 km 305 mi, but based on our experience thats not an easily achievable figure although the amount of. The tesla model s is rather unique in todays market. The new tesla model s p85d is ferrari fast vanity fair. Find the best used 2015 tesla model s p85d near you. Audi rs 7 im vergleich in autozeitung and download the pdf. If cars had minds we cant confirm or deny that they dont. But test driving a tesla model s p85d may change the way that driver sees cars and driving. Mar 17, 2015 the new tesla model s p85d has dual motors and autonomous drive features.
The new tesla model s p85d has dual motors and autonomous drive features. P85d is insanely fast with power for days, yet quiet, comfortable, and spacious enough to be a daily driver. Anything unsecured will go from potential projectile to unguided missile in a fraction of a second. Thats faster than a dodge charger hellcat, or a porsche panamera turbo s. I dont believe that anything is really negotiable for tesla used cars, so no, i didnt. Every time during a test drive when i did a takeoff in insane mode, it was the brain jolting takeoff. Online editor alex stoklosa claims the longest trip to date, traveling 1600 miles roundtrip between ann arbor, michigan, and alton, virginia. Jan 28, 2015 elon musk took the lid off his own madness with the tesla model s p85d, the dualmotor, allwheeldrive silent screamer with 691 horsepower and 686 lbft of torque. We have 30 tesla model s p85d vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 17 1owner cars, and 30 personal use cars. Aug 26, 2015 if cars had minds we cant confirm or deny that they dont.
Test driving a regular gas car may be significant to the life of the average driver, in case the tester wants to purchase it. To get down to that number, tesla added a 221hp electric motor to. Tesla is taking orders on all the d models tonight, with deliveries of the p85d happening before the end of the year and the. Oct 09, 2014 the tesla model s p85d is the future, and it is fast, as in 060 mph in 3. I was lucky enough, and car show in finland was foolish enough, to suggest we take a 700hp tesla model s85d to a racetrack. Many tesla fans and electriccar drivers now know about the model s p85d, teslas allwheeldrive electric car thats arguably the fastest.
Last night, tesla motors ceo elon musk revealed an allwheeldrive version of the tesla model s electric luxury car known as dwhose most powerful p85d version will accelerate from 0 to 60 mph. Yes, an electric car beat a highly engineered, v8powered monster. Tesla motor corporations heard the snickers of us gearheads and they went to work to shut us up. Dec 14, 2015 much has been made of a video showing tesla s insane, dualengined model s p85d handing a 707horsepower dodge challenger hellcat its ass on a drag strip. Tesla claims that the p85d is capable of reaching 60 mph in 3. Its the facedistorting zeroto30mph blast that truly sets. The 2015 tesla model s leads the way for electric vehicles with its.
You can use launch mode immediately after enabling max battery power. Feb 20, 2015 forget the tesla model s p85ds jawdropping zeroto60 mph time of 3. Tesla model s p85d insane mode demonstration 0100kmh 3. The powerful p85d can definitely move out from a stopsee what happens when you floor the go pedal at car and driver. However, testing an electric car may be the event of the year. And that was my first lesson with the tesla model s p85d. We tracktest the incredible new 2015 tesla model s p85d. It manages to compete against the fastest sedans on earth, and yet still be a zero tailpipe emissions full electric car with a 253 mile range. Apr 23, 2015 test driving a regular gas car may be significant to the life of the average driver, in case the tester wants to purchase it. The model s p85d in insane mode, formerly the quickest tesla, was a halfsecond slower to 60 and 0. Ive driven it, but i felt the effect most strongly as a passenger. Get the full story, with plenty of unique model s p85d photos. Jul 20, 2015 the upgraded p85d will also run the quartermile sprint within a second of a porsche 918 spyder, at 10.
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