Posted on 01/28/2015 12:57:48 PM PST by LogicDesigner
Many Tesla fans and electric-car drivers now know about the Model S P85D, Tesla's all-wheel-drive electric car that's arguably the fastest four-door sedan on the market.
What most of them likely don't know is just what the car's ultimate performance mode, called "Insane," actually feels like.
Now there's a video out from Drag Times that shows how astoundingly, jaw-dropping, amazingly, startlingly, incredibly insane the Insane mode actually is.
NOTE: Video is NSFW, has rude words (delivered in tones of shock, horror, awe, amazement, and joy).
With 1.3 million views in three days, the reactions to Drag Times CEO Brooks Weisblat's demonstration of standing-start acceleration pretty much speak for themselves (above).
(Excerpt) Read more at greencarreports.com ...
“Yeah, I used to routinely pull 10.8s @ 135 or so in my 928.”
Get real. The 928 was lucky to pull in the 14’s.
“For those short commutes that these toys are stated to be designed for, the roads won’t support such speeds or acceleration. So, who cares how fast 0-60 is when they won’t have the opportunity to do it?”
Never merged onto a freeway or left a toll station?
“Time is money. Where is the accounting of the time it takes to recharge?”
How much money are you losing here complaining about electric cars?
The prices on 240 V garage charging stations have been dropping, and now you can get them for $500. They would allow you to charge more than your requested 130 miles in eight hours.
How cute.
And you can recharge your gasoline or diesel powered car 100% in about five minutes, at any of hundreds of thousands of recharging stations. And that 100% charge is worth at least 350 miles.
Jus' sayin' ...
That was a stupid comment. Prone to them are you?
“using electric motors as a “transmission” as they do in hybrids, is brilliant.”
The sweet spot for electric transportation is the stop-and-go-ten-mile-an-hour city commuter traffic.
When the fueled engine can run at it’s design RPM it blows the electric motor away for cost-savings. But when it can’t the electric rules.
All-electric cars are expensive toys for ‘regular’ driving.
It could be profitable to get a cheap electric if one lived near a “free” charging station.
Install a low-voltage home heater: charge the battery up, come home and heat the house... LOL! Don’t think it won’t happen!
“You don’t get something for nothing; if that gas engine isn’t putting out the torque the electric motor isn’t getting any either.”
Gears multiply torque.
That is under ideal conditions. 55mph, no wind, and 75 degrees. High speed winter driving will yield considerably less...
P.S. These bogus range figures are also based on track conditions and not hilly or actual traffic conditions.
“And you can recharge your gasoline or diesel powered car 100% in about five minutes, at any of hundreds of thousands of recharging stations. And that 100% charge is worth at least 350 miles.”
At a cost of $50 versus FREE!
Electricity is free???
Wow ...
“Electricity is free??? Wow ...”
Yes.
Superchargers are free connectors that charge Model S in minutes instead of hours. Stations are strategically placed to minimize stops and are conveniently located near restaurants, shopping centers, and WiFi hot spots. Each station contains multiple Superchargers to help you get back on the road quickly.
http://www.teslamotors.com/supercharger
“That was a stupid comment. Prone to them are you?”
You said time is money...
A stupid comment for someone wasting their time complaining about electric cars ....
1) 10 gallons of 87 octane does NOT cost $50. You know that.
2) Electricity is NOT free. Somebody is paying for it, even if you aren't. You should find them, and thank them.
3) Free $#!+!!! Get yer FREE $#!+ Right HERE!!! Sounds like somebody I know ... I think his name is "Barry".
4) FIVE minutes. Deal with it.
Tesla has some interesting technology. It's still nothing more than an interesting, and very expensive, science project. And a toy.
Don't fall for the hype.
Once again, somebody is paying for that supposedly “free” electricity. You should find them, and thank them.
BTW, how much is Musk paying you to repeat his ad-copy?
Well not quite slowest, but it is an EPA rated range, which I think means it is for 65 mph, but don't quote me on that. However, even at 80 mph, your graph shows it to be at 220 miles.
The worst case I've heard of range loss in sub-freezing weather with the heater blasting is 40% reduction from EPA rating. That would put it at 170 miles at 65 mph and 130 miles at 80 mph. It is just something that you have to be aware of, and with recent software updates, the car does a good job nowadays of giving you a good range estimate when you turn on the car.
It comes down to price and serving multiple purposes. 120,000 is extremely expensive for a car. I can get a decent range, and the regular functions done personally, at less cost, by getting a hybrid car.
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