http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2015-tesla-model-s-70d-instrumented-test-review
Performance #'s:
The article in its entirety is a short but good read on their impressions of the newest Model S.
Overall, Car & Driver was fairly pleased with the 70D's performance, handling, and interior comfort. They noted that at in acceleration at typical legal speeds, specifically 30-50 and 50-70, the 70D outperformed the RWD Mercedes Benz S550 (449 horsepower RWD).
Performance #'s:
Zero to 60 mph: 5.1 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 13.4 sec
Zero to 130 mph: 31.0 sec
Rolling start, 5-60 mph: 5.1 sec
Top gear, 30-50 mph: 2.0 sec
Top gear, 50-70 mph: 3.1 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 13.8 sec @ 101 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 140 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 176 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.87 g
FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city/highway: 101/102 MPGe
C/D observed: 90 MPGe
The article in its entirety is a short but good read on their impressions of the newest Model S.
Overall, Car & Driver was fairly pleased with the 70D's performance, handling, and interior comfort. They noted that at in acceleration at typical legal speeds, specifically 30-50 and 50-70, the 70D outperformed the RWD Mercedes Benz S550 (449 horsepower RWD).