Model X 0-60 sub 4s?

[adiggs]

As long as we're having fun making stuff up, whiling away the hours/days/weeks/months until we get actual Model X information, this link showed up in the Off Topic forum.

See slide 9 and the Model X skateboard graphic:
http://www.irf.com/investor/2013annualpresentation.pdf

Just like the Model X skateboard graphic on the Tesla Motors website, but with the 5 in 0-60 crossed out, and a 4 written in.

 

[dsm363]

I didn't see it on slide 9

 

[Paul Carter]

I didn't see it on slide 9

Lower right. Oh yea baby!

 

[dsm363]

Ah. Sorry, looking at it on my iPhone. Impressive! I wonder if this is something they are saying could be possible with their technology not just what Tesla is going to do this year. Good find.

 

[wstuff]

I actually thought it was going to be in the 3.6 range with the 4 wheel drive model, the torque of two motors pulling, should be a fun ride.

 

[Yuri_G]

They may be using the wrong picture for the skateboard because they reference the Model S P85's 0-60 time later in the pdf as 3.9 seconds. No mention of the X.

 

[LAGrove]

The 3.9 sec 0 to 60 time is the time that was tested by Motor Trend and the slide is referring to the model S P85 currently in production - not the model X

 

[adiggs]

To be clear, though slide 9 DOES have a picture of a Model S on it, the skateboard is clearly the Model X skateboard (both a rear and front motor in the picture). Of course, the person assembling the slide might have grabbed the wrong picture, and they could be referring to the 3.9s 0-60 time tested by Motor Trend.

But heck, as long as we're having fun making stuff up while we're waiting for real information from Tesla about the Model X, this is a meatier scrap than average.


Then again, there was at least 1 point in time where Tesla was claiming on the Model X page, that the second motor would enabled AT LEAST 50% more torque. 50% more torque on a 20% heavier vehicle - I figure the 0-60 time is coming down, not going up.

 

[Nixter]

Somewhere in the official TESLA model X specs released onto the net there was a number given of 4.4 seconds for its 0 to 60 time. That was a while ago and probably did not consider a high performance version of the X. It is reasonable to expect an even lower time if a performance version is released. I cannot recall the location of the information, but I'm pretty sure that I saw it.

 

[brianman]

Model X Performance accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in less than 5 seconds

Model X | Tesla Motors

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To be clear, though slide 9 DOES have a picture of a Model S on it, the skateboard is clearly the Model X skateboard (both a rear and front motor in the picture).

Incorrect.

Correcting...

To be clear, though slide 9 DOES have a picture of a Model S on it, the skateboard is clearly a dual-motor skateboard (both a rear and front motor in the picture).

Some are making the leap that a dual-motor skateboard implies it's a Model X skateboard. I think it's premature to make that leap.

 

[Nixter]

Picture above shows the graphic in question.

Video below gives the performance specs.

The zero to sixty acceleration time is given in this YouTube video, the pertinent information starts @7m12secs.
This link should automatically start at the correct time; Tesla Model X SUV - YouTube

 

[adiggs]

Model X | Tesla Motors

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Incorrect.

Correcting...



Some are making the leap that a dual-motor skateboard implies it's a Model X skateboard. I think it's premature to make that leap.

True enough - the only dual motor skateboard/vehicle Tesla has announced is Model X, which will (at least initially), be exclusively AWD. As I also commented when I started the thread, when you're making stuff up while waiting for actual info, it's a slightly thicker thread to hang on by than normally available. It's still making stuff up until actual info is here.

Oh how I want actual information, and not pictures in presentations by third parties on unrelated topics.