Todd Burch
14-Year Member
Maybe I'm reading this wrong, but:
How is the Model S 35.4 dB at idle? That should be 0 dB, no? Or maybe "Db" stands for something else?
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Maybe I'm reading this wrong, but:
How is the Model S 35.4 dB at idle? That should be 0 dB, no? Or maybe "Db" stands for something else?
CapitalistOppressor
Active Member
Thats just background noise most likely. The wind and the Seagulls and the sound of your own breathing
Tommy
Member
My guess is the 35.4 dB is the background noise of the car's surroundings. Virtually impossible to get 0 dB unless the car was tested in an anechoic chamber.
P.S. Capital Oppressor had the same thought and posted this as well
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Todd Burch
14-Year Member
Seems silly to post those numbers, as they don't have any absolute meaning. As a comparison, it assumes that background noise between the Panamara test and Model S test is the same volume...not sure how they control that.
That is the cooling fans when the car stops or is going too slow for good airflow after it has been driven hard. they shut off pretty quick. Just when there is no air flow they turn on pretty hard after the car has been punished happily
Also noticed that the Model S is faster than the Pana
era in the 75-100mph region! (barely :wink
33.2 mph in 6.5 s Porsche
33.3 mph in 6.5 s Model S
sound levels between idle and full throttle are around the same
28.8 Db Model S
26.5 Db Porsche
except the Porsche is almost 13 Db louder at Idle and full throttle but the Model S at full throttle is about as loud as the Panamera at a 70 mph cruise speed. nice
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EarlyAdopter
Active Member
Hmmm... I wonder why they compared it to the Panamera GTS which has a base price $20k higher than the Model S Performance, rather than the Panamera S which has the same base price.
I mean, if they're willing to stick with a $20k price difference, why not compare the Model S Performance to a base model Panamera ($74k)?
I mean, if they're willing to stick with a $20k price difference, why not compare the Model S Performance to a base model Panamera ($74k)?
FalconNinetyD
Active Member
I love how a wise-ass commenter asks "which one catches on fire less", and obvious shot at Fisker/Volt fires that the media has latched onto, and our own Citizen-T points them to this video from last year of a Panamera going from smoke to full on flames... :smile:
ManuVince
Member
Those 35.4 dB are about the same background noise level as I measure in my living room on a quiet night with the AC and computer turned off and the kids safely in bed. I live in the countryside, a mile or so from the nearest highway. Not real noisy around here. :smile:
Roughly speaking, a change of 1 dB is just barely noticeable and a change of 10 dB is subjectively "twice as loud".
Todd Burch
14-Year Member
I wouldn't. But they should have provided the numbers for it.
Vehicle off: __ dB
Vehicle powered at 0 mph: __ dB
Vehicle powered at 5 mph: __ dB
Something like that.
teslasguy
MSP P#1117
Saw the following comment left at a Seeking Alpha review today...
Vico Confino will turn 80 on March 11, 2013.
In 1978 I purchased a Toyota Carolla for $3,200 out the door. Since then I have owned a total of 19 Toyotas, trading up to the Camry when it first came out. Early last year I began researching electric autos like the Tesla. I ordered one for me and one for the wife (#2600 & #2601)
From what I had learned about Elon Musk and his vision of producing the finest EV, I followed his every move very closely. The naysayers were pounding away at how he would fail just like other visionaries.
I disagreed and bought Tesla stock. My vision was that by the time
my two sedans were ready for delivery my profits from the stock would cover at least the cost of one of the autos. Looks to me like
today's naysayers are the grandchildren of the naysayers who predicted that the auto would never replace the horse. If I am wrong gentlemen can I rent one of your horses.
Stay well, stay in shape, the car of the future is here.
Vico Confino
Geez, at 66 I now feel like a kid on this forum!
;-)
Vico Confino will turn 80 on March 11, 2013.
In 1978 I purchased a Toyota Carolla for $3,200 out the door. Since then I have owned a total of 19 Toyotas, trading up to the Camry when it first came out. Early last year I began researching electric autos like the Tesla. I ordered one for me and one for the wife (#2600 & #2601)
From what I had learned about Elon Musk and his vision of producing the finest EV, I followed his every move very closely. The naysayers were pounding away at how he would fail just like other visionaries.
I disagreed and bought Tesla stock. My vision was that by the time
my two sedans were ready for delivery my profits from the stock would cover at least the cost of one of the autos. Looks to me like
today's naysayers are the grandchildren of the naysayers who predicted that the auto would never replace the horse. If I am wrong gentlemen can I rent one of your horses.
Stay well, stay in shape, the car of the future is here.
Vico Confino
Geez, at 66 I now feel like a kid on this forum!
;-)
gg_got_a_tesla
Model S: VIN 65513, Model 3: VIN 1913
What gives?! This was working in all the test drive event cars thus far - they all had the tech package and the power rear liftgate.
Has Jason C skimped on the $3,750 option?!
He apparently "went click-happy on the options and purchased just about every accessory"...
CapitalistOppressor
Active Member
Nice
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Added it to the Wiki.
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The test drive was done September 4th according to the display on the car. Wonder why the delay on posting it? It's not like the video has the kind of production values that might require a week delay. Maybe the fact that the author kept repeating himself in the review explains why it took so long
Still, a nice review and I totally agree that Model S belongs in future museums.. and my driveway ASAP!
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