About time to unveil the D and something else

[dadaleus]

I'm here. My Twitter is @KnappOnTech for anyone who wants to follow.

 

[yobigd20]

How'd they get the whole scoop before twitter?

journalists probably had early access but the reporter probably screwed up the time zone difference and published it an hour too early.

 

[bollar]

What I'm wondering is whether Tesla reveals everything in their press releases.

Anyone know how Apple handles its secret new products? I can't imagine they would officially tell news outlets ahead of time.

Apple does, for at least certain outlets (WSJ/Mossberg, The Verge, Gizmodo, USA Today, etc.) That's how they get the product reviews and first looks out within minutes of the end of the Apple presentation, all at the same time.

The concept of an embargo isn't foreign to the press and it usually works like it's supposed to.

 

[Zzzz...]

 

[apacheguy]

Any word on the pricing for the P85D? Can't imagine less than 150 K. How many of these is Tesla actually going to sell?

 

[jdevo2004]

Is there a live stream?

 

[mnx]

I wonder how fast the Model X P85D will be 0-60....

I predict a particular Texan will be ditching his Audi RS7 come December.

 

[HankLloydRight]

Found this great site called TwitterFall.com where you can watch the live twitter feed like a live stream of tweets. Sign in via Twitter required. Very cool.

 

[Gizmotoy]

I wonder how fast the Model X P85D will be 0-60....

You could make a pretty good guess. Given the same drivetrain and battery, it'll simply come down to weight. Unless they detune on purpose, which I suppose they might.

 

[austinEV]

You could make a pretty good guess. Given the same drivetrain and battery, it'll simply come down to weight. Unless they detune on purpose, which I suppose they might.

You know, this will be the model where they will have to offer a touchscreen setting to tune it down. Valets, kids, or just icy. No reason not to offer that feature now.

 

[NuclearPowered]

TESLARATI @Teslarati

#elonsd new Model D called Model S P85D 0 to 60 3.9 with 10 more miles than the 85! @carnewscafe via @ElectricExaminr

10 more miles of range?

 

[djp]

I wonder how fast the Model X P85D will be 0-60....

Model S P85D is 0-60 in 3.2 seconds. USA Today broke the embargo:

Tesla: No self-driver, but exotic features and go-fast model

That's jaw-dropping gut-wrenching supercar territory! WOW!!

 

[Gizmotoy]

10 more miles of range?

USA Today says 3.2s and 275 miles.

 

[mnx]

I saw that, some tweets are saying 3.9s....

Model S P85D is 0-60 in 3.2 seconds. USA Today broke the embargo:

Tesla: No self-driver, but exotic features and go-fast model

That's jaw-dropping gut-wrenching supercar territory! WOW!!

 

[LittoDevil]

Model S P85D is 0-60 in 3.2 seconds. USA Today broke the embargo:

Tesla: No self-driver, but exotic features and go-fast model

That's jaw-dropping gut-wrenching supercar territory! WOW!!

That is supercar territory! That will make me want to buy another one.. however of course.. deep down I wish they kept it under 3.. like 2.9 or something hahahahaha At least all surprise isn't gone yet.. I'm still waiting to hear the top speed and the price.. since I've hit 135 mph many times in the P85+ and wish it'll go faster and two.. the cooling is improved.

Larry

 

[Jgdixon]

I'm ordering one in the morning!

 

[ggies07]

So in the USA article, I didn't see what the other letter is or did I miss it?

 

[TD1]

the USAToday screw up, could have an upside for tesla, they could agree for some extra articles and coverage about the Model X,

 

[NoMoGas]

Tesla: No self-driver, but exotic features and go-fast model

Tesla: No self-driver, but exotic features and go-fast model


Tesla: No self-driver, but exotic features and go-fast model

HAWTHORNE, Calif. — Tesla Motors didn't announce the self-driving car that some had expected but did roll out an exotic suite of driver-aid and safety features Thursday night.


And it said it'll have a hopped-up version of its Model S that has all-wheel drive and blasts to 60 mph in little more than 3 seconds.

This story was posted at 6pm local

 

[jdevo2004]

LOL someone already updated the fastes 0-60 production cars with Tesla Model S @ 3.2 seconds.
List of fastest production cars by acceleration - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia