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real world all models 0-60 times and 1/4 mile times
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SCW-Greg
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Cool Steve!
A bit pricey... you'll have to let me know what you think. I'd be curious to know what you think of it's everyday driving - real world applications for you and the Model S. Not sure I can move that fast for this week (lots going on), but would be fun to do with you and/or a couple other Model S Owners. Tempting.
Take pics!
IIRC with a 1 foot rollout, Edmunds had the normal P85 at 3.9
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My bad.. it was Motor Trend, and I believe that was *without* the 1 foot rollout:
http://www.autoblog.com/2012/08/27/motor-trend-tests-tesla-model-s-finds-0-60-in-3-9-sec-an/
SCW-Greg
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Am I reading that reaction time correctly? It took over a second to the hit the go pedal/get the car to roll? Or perhaps that was the wheel spin?
Do like the "WIN <1st>" tag!
What were you up against?
Todd Burch
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One thing to keep in mind: the S85 will be slower with 21s than with 19s. I can't get my S85 to spin the tires with TC off on the 19s, so the 21s will only slow him down. (I only tried once, but don't think I got any tire chirp).
Am I reading that reaction time correctly? It took over a second to the hit the go pedal/get the car to roll? Or perhaps that was the wheel spin?
Do like the "WIN <1st>" tag!
What were you up against?
No I wasn't anywhere near that slow. Every ticket I saw, including other cars, had a 1 in front. I think the leading 1 is bogus.
My "WIN" was against a Saleen Mustang.
justaddsun
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Used gtac running on my iphone to measure 0-60 in 4.3 seconds on my P85. Tesla says it should be 4.2 so I'm pleased. Pretty sure it used to be much faster on firmware 4.0. I think that's the reason early reports were 3.9. 4.2/3 is extremely fast but noticeably slower than before. Wish I had done a measured run on the earlier firmware.
JerryNycom
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very interesting thread. My thoughts also. Why would firmware affect performance?
On the subject of spinning tires, my car was delivered with Michelin 21s and I recently had to replace them, and I did so with Hankooks. It could be my imagination but I seem to have a little bit less traction. My guess is that for the extra $300 difference per tire, you get a little bit stickier tires....
I don't have the thread handy, but there has been discussion about changes such as ...
... and whether these and "ninja" changes involving features like traction control might have an impact on performance.Version 4.0 (v1.17.50) said:
Model S software/firmware changelog - Tesla Motors Club - Enthusiasts & Owners Forum
justaddsun
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Thanks for the insight. I actually expect the Hankooks to be better than the stock Contis, though. So that's a great deal.
hmm.. having only driven a few miles on 4.5 since the upgrade last night, I'll have to see if this impact on performance is something I can notice.
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yeah. I agree that the Hankooks are still a great deal. You get two for the price of one Michelin, and you still have enough left over for some take out dinner...
besides, last night I got stopped for "exhibition of speed" -- luckily just given a warning.... so there's really no reason for me to be investing in stickier tires...only invites more irresponsible behavior. by the way, I didn't floor it, I was just accelerating briskly after a right turn. the cop said he had trouble keeping up with me and couldn't believe that I had only accelerated up to the speed limit of 55 on that street...which I had because I was already in cruise control by the time he stopped me.
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