If you like tesla model s p85, you might love these ideas. Tesla claims that the p85d is capable of reaching 60 mph in 3. Tesla s model s p85d acts like a car built on the mantra waiting is for suckers. Tesla motors club tmc was the first independent online tesla. With superb allelectric range, the model s is very quick, but it faces challenges including its lack of dealer network and will soon face other competitors.
Find highresolution car images in our photogallery. First drive of the tesla model s p85d, an electric car which is faster than a ferrari, seats five and free to recharge. Nov 17, 2016 tesla spanks gas car off the line to approximately 100 mph before gas cars multispeed gearbox and higher top end eventually catches up. One driver took the model s p85d which features two of the companys oneofakind electric motors. The ferrari f12, on the other hand has its macho attitude and roaring engine. Mar 06, 2015 watch a ferrari f12 take the tesla p85ds lunch money. How does the new awd tesla model s p85d compare against a new ferrari 458 italia. A tesla model s p85d drag races a ferrari in florida. From a stop, the onespeed p85d has all of its 686 poundfeet of thrust at the ready. The tesla driver clearly gets the better start, but the ferrari recovers and casually sucks up the. Dual motors and a power hike give teslas electric family car supercar. Watch a ferrari f12 take the tesla p85ds lunch money. Dec 14, 2014 tesla model s p85d destroys ferrari in street race. Read what happened during our 40000mile torture test of teslas model s, our firstever longterm ev.
For anyone that has seen the youtube video of the p85d vs the ferrari 458 italia, it sounds like the italia caught the p85d just as it shifts into 5th gear. Tesla spanks gas car off the line to approximately 100 mph before gas cars multispeed gearbox and higher top end eventually catches up. Now, we have this electric car whose main job is to keep. Dual motor allwheel drive, adaptive air suspension and ludicrous acceleration. Model s is built from the ground up as an electric vehicle, with highstrength. Its a quartermile showdown between the ev superstar and the 730hp ferrari f12berlinetta. The floridabased owner of a new tesla model s p85d clearly loves his new car. Tesla model s p85d vs ferrari f12 14 mile drag racing with. Online editor alex stoklosa claims the longest trip to date, traveling 1600 miles roundtrip between ann arbor, michigan, and alton, virginia. It is a great day for a nice beautiful drag race and that is exactly what we are going to do.
We serve as reddit s central hub for vehiclerelated discussion including. In ludicrous mode, that equates to 060mph in a fussfree, gearchangefree 2. Thats what led car and driver to test a 2015 tesla model s p85d luxury electric sedan for 36,000 miles of highly varied usage, much of the time around its home base in a suburb of detroit. Ferrari what race and tsla tell us about the winning formula for stocks. In our testing, the porsche taycans range nearly equaled that of the tesla model s. Dec, 2014 this is what happens when tesla model s races with ferrari. At one point i was in midsentence when my driver floored it, and i had. So if youre looking for a real sports car, dont look at tesla. Autovolt gets a first drive in teslas supercar beating p85d. Here is the tesla driver in his own words, originally written as the videos description on youtube i got a.
Tesla model s vs ferrari mile drag racing with brooks weisblat video. Jan 02, 2015 tesla model s p85d takes on ferrari 458 italia. Supercar seating 2 people with 3593 ib 1630 kg weight. Its no secret that these cars have acceleration that will make a ferrari blush, zerotosixty in 3. Tesla model s p85d races a ferrari 550 maranello and a lamborghini aventador. Apr 11, 2017 thats what led car and driver to test a 2015 tesla model s p85d luxury electric sedan for 36,000 miles of highly varied usage, much of the time around its home base in a suburb of detroit.
Tesla model s p85d obliterates ferrari in drag race video. People will stop you on the street, wind down their windows and ask you what the car is, and even ask if they can sit. Jun 08, 2015 in the previous race called tesla model s p85d vs. People will stop you on the street, wind down their windows and ask you. Vws gti roadster concept is insanely cool photos from car and driver.
Having been in the drivers seat of a p85d, i can attest to the fact that it feels supernatural and invincible but its not the quickest thing on the road. Almost two weeks ago we showed you a rather interesting drag racing video where a tesla model s p85d simply walks away from a v12powered ferrari 550575m maranello in a straight line. Watch teslas new allwheeldrive model s destroy a ferrari. In terms of social interaction, the tesla model s p85d is not for wallflowers. If you dont have the bucks, there are a whole bunch of tesla early adopters looking to upgrade. At one point i was in midsentence when my driver floored. This 691hp batteryelectric vehicle is for the impatient, the toe tappers, and the watch checkers. Not race, of course, but watch this amazing 14 mile drag race starring a tesla model s p85d versus a ferrari f12. Tesla model s p85d races a ferrari 550 maranello and a. Ferrari 458 italia drag race, ferrari needed almost the entire distance to overcome the electric car, it is true that the speciale used in this new race has more power, but i never thought that the difference could be that big lets see the cars first.
Thats faster than a dodge charger hellcat, or a porsche panamera turbo s. If youve got the bucks and youre ready to spend them, fire away. Apr 07, 2017 our car experts choose every product we feature. The p85d is, in effect, the performance version of teslas model s. So long as you dont feel you need the newest features, nows the time to be gunning for a used p85. By the 85 mph mark, the aventador was half a car length ahead and the tesla was only. Tesla model s p85d destroys ferrari in street race. Ferrari cars are awesome but tesla is drastically revolutionising the whole. Watch teslas new allwheeldrive model s destroy a ferrari video. Ferrari sf90 stradale clicktap to load highres version in a new tab. Heres the tesla model s p85d vs a modern ferrari 458 italia. Bear in mind this is a 5 seat saloon vs a 2 seat supercar race.
Teslas model s p85d acts like a car built on the mantra waiting is for suckers. Request a dealer quote or view used cars at msn autos. Therefor, according to the numbers below taken from a automobile magazine road test of the italia, the ferrari was hitting about 112mph when it caught the tesla. Here is the tesla driver in his own words, originally written as the videos description on youtube i. The new tesla model s p85d is ferrari fast vanity fair. Dec 16, 2014 a tesla model s p85d drag races a ferrari in florida. This is what happens when tesla model s races with ferrari. Since no current ev can match the p85d, the closest competitor to the tesla is a hybrid from germany. Tesla model s p85d vs ferrari f12 14 mile drag racing with brooks weisblat. This is apparent from the difference in sheer power. Ferrari versus tesla drag race news car and driver the tesla model s is a very different car than the ferrari built for very different roles. Tesla model s p85d vs ferrari f12 14 mile drag racing see more.
Oct 09, 2014 the tesla model s p85d is the future, and it is fast, as in 060 mph in 3. We took the two of them onto a quarter mile strip of road to find out. So from around 060, the aventador and tesla p85d were pretty much neckandneck. Fullsize luxury car seating 5 people with 4936 ib 2239 kg weight ferrari f12. Differences between p85d and p100d tesla motors club. Ferrari 458 italia drag race, ferrari needed almost the entire distance to overcome the electric car, it is true that the speciale used in this new race has more power, but i never thought that the difference could be that big. Its a quiet, understated, handsome, techforward sedan. This gives you a general idea of how ridiculously fast the p85d is at the jump. Aug 26, 2015 in terms of social interaction, the tesla model s p85d is not for wallflowers. It will overheat in minutes and limit power to 240kw.
Tesla model s p85d vs ferrari f12 drag race canvids. Tesla motors new allwheeldrive model s just started rolling out, and test drivers are already using it to roll up the competition in and above its price class. 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, assembly plant by way of the oregon trail. Had ordered a porsche macan turbo wanting a car to take longer road trips with additional room and great performance. Rating is available when the video has been rented. The tesla model s is rather unique in todays market. On april 21, 2015, a tesla model s p85d rolled off a transporter in front of car and driver.
For now, the only car that exists is a lowerpowered p85d, which we drove for a few laps at the pau arnos circuit, electric gts adopted. The only problem is if you take it out of city and do some spirited driving with lots of wot. Dec 27, 2014 how does the new awd tesla model s p85d compare against a new ferrari 458 italia. In our testing, porsche taycan range nearly equaled tesla model s. P85d feels very similar to a gtr when you drive it in the city or at speeds below 100mph. While waiting 60 days without a lock in date for the macan, i saw a ytube video of the p85d and thought i should take a test drive. He brought it to circuit of the americas for a track day, and asked me to take it for a few laps, knowing that im a professional race car driver and would have some really good feedback for him on the. He recently had the chance to take a tesla model s p85d for a ride outside of orlando. Having been given a tesla model s p85d for the return leg of our tesla supercharger trip, we took it across a variety. Watch how tesla model s races with ferrari torque news. Tesla model s p85d electric gt racer driven autocar. For a car that is 43 ib 609 kg heavier the tesla model s did really well, especially considering its just a third the price of.
After eight uncontested years, teslas model s finally has a rival in the 2020 porsche taycan. Yes, there are still cars that can beat the tesla model s. The tesla model s p85d is the future, and it is fast, as in 060 mph in 3. Tesla model s p85d is a 700 hp electric vehicle with a huge torque, and weighs about. That said, we found it to be a fun car to drive and unlike anything else on the road at the time. Now, we have this electric car whose main job is to keep the environment clean and not spread emissions. Im not the most experienced ferrari owner as im not a fan of the brand overall, but ive tried a few models across the range and even lived with a few of them for daysweeks. Although this doesnt happen in the model s, it seems to be normal for the 3. Apple music integration, a place to stash a liter of water to the drivers left side, ability to set an actual time for climate control remotely dog in car.
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