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The new speed king is called......TESLA D

Discussion in 'General Automotive Discussion' started by Tifoso48, Oct 10, 2014.

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  1. Tifoso48

    Tifoso48 Karting

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    Tesla has just introduced the new TESLA 4 wheel drive with a separate engine for the front and rear axels.

    This car is capable of going zero to 60 in ..........3 seconds.

    I know that electric motors have immediate torque but this is just astonishing.
    It will be interesting to watch if the customer is able to control this kind of acceleration.
     
  2. Stevenb

    Stevenb F1 Rookie

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    Basically a facelift model s? I liked the p85 a lot. Looking forward to this one. D is not a favorable name though ;)
     
  3. mrizkallah23

    mrizkallah23 Formula 3

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    why you dont like showing off your D to the world?
     
  4. PSk

    PSk F1 World Champ

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    and then needs charging :D
    Pete
     
  5. petretta

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    My daily driver is the Model S. The continuous acceleration is insane and always fun to bring unsuspecting passengers for a ride.
     
  6. eric79

    eric79 Rookie

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    I wonder what two electric motors will do for the mileage. Has there been any word of an upgraded battery?
     
  7. Stevenb

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    I dont want everyone to know that my D goes in 3 secs ^^
     
  8. mrizkallah23

    mrizkallah23 Formula 3

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    Rofl!!!

    Very good
     
  9. Kaivball

    Kaivball Three Time F1 World Champ
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    Increase it due to better efficiency.

    Kai
     
  10. FLU

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    These cars are so impressive I almost got one, almost... wife stopped me lol.
     
  11. F430kenric

    F430kenric Formula 3

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    I know what you are saying. I am really impressed.
     
  12. FE458IT

    FE458IT Formula Junior

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    Markets didn't agree, my shares got hammered!
     
  13. NDO

    NDO Karting

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    As I have read somewhere.
    It is not about how fast you go, it is about how you go fast.
    With all due respect a tesla is a very nice car but even if you cover with gold and you put a battery powered rocket inside making it go from 0 to 60 in 0.5 sec, at the end it is still a tesla and not a Ferrari.
    After you own a Ferrari you understand it is not all about speed.
    It is much more than that, much more!
    All the best.
     
  14. PhilNotHill

    PhilNotHill Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #15 PhilNotHill, Oct 10, 2014
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    That Tesla exhaust note is to die for. :eek:

    But the BMW i8 is better looking and much more practical. Can you say 125 miles per gallon???

    And why is this thread in the 458 Forum???


    Best
     
  15. Shack

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    Maybe now but in 5 years time .....who knows
     
  16. 49erDynasty

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    The 0-60 is great. There's no doubt about that. 0-60 in 3.2 seconds for a sedan? Fantastic.

    The 1/4 mile? woeful at 11.8 especially considering the 0-60 time.
     
  17. Rcktrod

    Rcktrod F1 Rookie

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    But zero sound......I just wouldn't be interested in a fast car that's quiet.
     
  18. dustman

    dustman F1 Veteran
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    Exactly....that's why I passed as well. No sound, low emotion. A bit like GTR's before the exhaust systems came out.
    I run an accord hybrid as a DD and its 1/4 the price. Oh, no charging needed and gets 700 mike range. But the 0-60 is, well, who cares. I have a 458.
     
  19. Hardistyfezza

    Hardistyfezza Formula Junior

    Quick milk float!! Only joking looks a helluva car.
     
  20. waterking

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    Bought an ELR. Certainly not as fast as the S but I always pass them up as they are pulling into the Supercharger and 300 miles later I still can't see them in my rear view mirror.
     
  21. RBK

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    #22 RBK, Oct 13, 2014
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    The mere presence of this thread speaks volumes for the future - our future. We all speak of the Ferrari "experience", but what is it?. Of course, for many of us it is the "feeling" one gets driving this great piece of machinery. We have also been influenced by Ferrari's racing history and the peosnalties assocated with it. The technoogical age (look around any airline waiting room and find someone not looking at their phone or othe device even if seated with a loved one or family), redefines "relationships". Personal loyalty is all but non existant and who has taken the time to read about anyones history? There is so much information to process and so much competition (as machines drive us instead of the otherway around) that it is hard to imagine even 10 years from now, us having this conversation. When Tesla (et.al,) offers an option of "artificial sound" ( presuming laws are not passed eliminating sound entirely), and offer a carry on board charger, life will change forever. Yes, I know the "feeling", but as we "advance" technologically, fewer seem to feel anything. Best
     
  22. Kaivball

    Kaivball Three Time F1 World Champ
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    I have a Ferrari and a Tesla.

    Both are fun. Just different.


    Kai
     
  23. Kaivball

    Kaivball Three Time F1 World Champ
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    Have you driven one?

    There are plenty of emotions, just not the ones you are used to.

    Kai
     
  24. Stevenb

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    I agree. I have driven the tesla many times and the feeling of the torque is amazing. The throttle response is crazy aswell and I am sure that with time the handling will get better once suspension kits are commonly available. Dont forget that this is a new concept of car and still in its baby shoes eventhough it already is a whole new level. The greatest benefit of the Tesla is also its weak point: the sound. obvious weak point is the lack of emotion from a petrol car for sound but the greatest benefit is that no cop will hear you and you can actually have fun with it. Get a black one and just turn lights off in dark when you see a cop posted ;)
     

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