AWD Test Mule

[InTheShadows]

There are two things I find interesting about the video. The first is that the car is red and the interior view of the car shows a gray car. The other item I found of interest is that the traction control switch on the display is grayed out.

 

[ecarfan]

I am no expert, but the wheel spin looks similar in the cold weather video.

I don't understand. Can you explain?

 

[Kraken]

There are two things I find interesting about the video. The first is that the car is red and the interior view of the car shows a gray car. The other item I found of interest is that the traction control switch on the display is grayed out.

If the car is driving, can you change the traction control? I didn't think you could.

 

[tom66]

Grey != red could indicate that they have got a preproduction prototype there with a different touchscreen assembly running possibly altered software... hmm...

 

[InTheShadows]

If the car is driving, can you change the traction control? I didn't think you could.

I'm pretty sure you can, you have to double confirm turning it off. I turned mine off twice and In pretty sure I was moving both times, although I was going pretty slow.

 

[FANGO]

Grey != red could indicate that they have got a preproduction prototype there with a different touchscreen assembly running possibly altered software... hmm...

Or two cars.......

 

[SwedishAdvocate]

This whole AWD hoopla has been debunked in the other thread:

AWD Model S - Page 4 (Post #39)

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVeOANaNJnw

Seems like a regular event in Åre, Sweden on February 19th.

 

[brianman]

http://instagram.com/p/lDYxGjwJ-x/

Why is there no Jack mode button in this video?

Is the Jack mode button normally absent for vehicles that don't have the air suspension option or somesuch?

 

[AlMc]

Just got confirmation from a VP at TM via email that the Instagram video is another example of how the RWD model S handles in the snow. This is not an AWD S.

 

[InTheShadows]

There are two things I find interesting about the video. The first is that the car is red and the interior view of the car shows a gray car. The other item I found of interest is that the traction control switch on the display is grayed out.

My bad, the grayed out button is the creep button. I looked in our car this am. The one above it is the traction control button, and it is turned off.

 

[Newscutter]

If my source is correct, this is an AWD prototype with approx 600HP. Pic at factory.

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Anyone think we'll see this SPECIFIC car at tonight's reveal?

 

[scaesare]

Hey, my scoop was reasonably spot on!... assuming that really was an AWD car in the pic. In either case the info was obviously on the right track for being a year ago...

 

[JRP3]

Yes, and Bonnie's prediction of an AWD S coming out in 2014 was correct as well. My prediction that Tesla wouldn't release an AWD S before the X came out...not so much :redface:

 

[Footbag]

@AnOutsider:

I feel like I'd need a 120kwh battery to compensate for all the insane driving that would ensue.

You called it! (Insane Mode)

 

[AnOutsider]

@AnOutsider:


You called it! (Insane Mode)

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