headcase
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FYI - I address some of your questions in my review, if looking for comparisons between previous generation Model S cars with the refreshed LR.
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Can anyone with a new LR post their experience?
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RobK
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MasterC17
Active Member
Interesting - looks like that is a bit quicker than the Model 3 Performance from 0-100. Wish we knew SOC of both cars.
I'd like to believe that the S LR has carbon wrapped motors but the performance data so far looks more in line with the old P100D acceleration to 100. That seems to be more inline with it not having carbon wrapped rotors, or having software limited power curves to protect the P margin.
I recall watching someone's recorded live stream from the (DragTime's I believe) where one of the Tesla engineers says that each of the 3 motors in the Plaid is capable of 400hp but that the car is limited by the battery output for Plaid. If the motors in the LR were of the same power rating it would be capable of 800hp, which would make it in line or faster than the previous Model S Performance.
Tex EV
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I might be able to answer that, as those are my cars
Model 3 Performance: ~64%
Model S LR: ~72%
Not sure if SOC affects the S that much. I have a Dragy in the mail and plan to test it at various levels.
Weather permitting, should have 1/4 mile time Friday night and some good footage of these cars side by side.
Awesome, glad to have you here!I might be able to answer that, as those are my cars
Model 3 Performance: ~64%
Model S LR: ~72%
Not sure if SOC affects the S that much. I have a Dragy in the mail and plan to test it at various levels.
Weather permitting, should have 1/4 mile time Friday night and some good footage of these cars side by side.
Jinsocal
Member
How are the SEATS in the S? I have an early 13 MS85 and it’s seats are like a park bench. I have a 2020 M3Performance and the seats are quite comfortable. I’m 6’4” and I found the last generation of seats in the S a bit curved in the wrong places for my size. I just ordered my S LR yesterday. Thrilled.
Tex EV
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I'm 6'1" and have the "next gen" seats in our 2015. For me they were overbolstered and I could never get 100% comfortable. I found the M3P seats perfect. I could sit in them all day, and actually have... 14 hour days driving from TX to CA and back earlier this year with no discomfort. The new S seats... are on a level above that. They fit like a glove, and have built in cooling. With the cooling on, it's like floating on a cool breeze. They nailed these seats.
That is good to hear about the sea. One of my complaints about the seats in our MY is there is no ventilation. I worked in Houston for some time and our weather is often very similar here. The car the MY replaced had good forced air ventilation and it was one of the first things I missed in the heat here.
The LR is looking like it could be the best car in the lineup all things considered. Plenty of usable performance and a nice dose of comfort with a quiet cabin. I can't wait for ours to show up.
The LR is looking like it could be the best car in the lineup all things considered. Plenty of usable performance and a nice dose of comfort with a quiet cabin. I can't wait for ours to show up.
JeffR
Member
Here's a new video I found on YouTube. The owner is reviewing yoke steering in his 2021 Model S LR.
Thanks for sharing. I think I am going to hate it. I am not concerned about normal driving but how it will work in situations where you rely upon reflexes and muscle memory.
The bigger question for me is how did he orders his in June and get it already?
The bigger question for me is how did he orders his in June and get it already?
JeffR
Member
I was thinking the same thing about how quickly he got delivery. It makes me wonder about his configuration or if he purchased FSD. Perhaps those were factors.
Tex EV
Member
Some numbers from Dragy in the LR:
1/8 mile - 7.25s @ 95mph
0-60 - Best of 3.2s with no launch control and 70% SOC
1/8 mile - 7.25s @ 95mph
0-60 - Best of 3.2s with no launch control and 70% SOC
Hayseed_MS
Spreader of "Endless Non Sequitur"
I am too cheap to buy a Draggy so I cannot test my LR. I did launch it at our office and it was fast (stupid fast to put it technically). Will breakdown one of these days and get it.
RobK
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What a beautiful dog you have. We used to have a German Shepard just like him (black & tan). I still miss him after 30 years.
Hayseed_MS
Spreader of "Endless Non Sequitur"
That is Scooby. He was put down due to spinal cancer that incapacitated him in a matter of days. Our current GSD is an awesome dog but just cannot replace Scoobs. My allergies act up every time I think of the good times we had...
henderrj
Active Member
The motors have never been the limiting factor in horsepower. Tesla got in a lot of trouble early on for saying their motors were capable of a certain horsepower when the car itself couldn't deliver due to the battery. There may be a reason for Tesla to use the same motors and everything: just one motor construction line. Not sure myself. We'll have to see what comes up over time!
How has the range been on the refresh? Are you getting the same range, percentage wise of EPA, as your older S?
RobK
Member
Has anyone received their MS (LR) with 19" wheels that they had ordered in January or February? It would be nice to know how quickly Tesla is fulfilling their backlog of MS (LR) cars.
