Tesla S P100D driving like maniac

[JetFalcon]

I was driving my Tesla Model 3 Dual Motor and I suddenly see this Tesla Model S just zooming past me as I looked at my rear view mirrors. I knew they were fast, but I didn't think they were that fast. Then I look at the badge and it says P100D, probably has ludicrous mode because this guy was def going fast. I had no idea if he was pissed off or just having fun with his car, but he was def going fast enough to scare somebody who doesn't like fast cars.

I tried to race him when we were at a stoplight, but the Model 3 dual motor had no chance, that guy was pulling away from me. It was truly remarkable to see a P100D go fast because it def looked fast from just being outside the car. Probably faster than most gas based modded sport cars I've seen.

I heard the P100D can be faster than some exotics, even possibly a Bugatti. I'm not sure if I stated it correctly, but I think a source said this Tesla Model S can beat hypercars like Bugattis, or at least be as fast as them.

 

[Ole Capt]

In a quarter mile the P100D is very hard to beat. A super car will pull away from it on a long track tho because the electric engine begins to peter out as the gas engine is hitting it's stride over 100 mph

 

[glide]

Say “fast” again. I dare you. I double-dog dare you.

 

[Bill_75D]

Please don't say "fast" when you mean quick. Fast is 200 mph; quick is 0-60 under 3 seconds.

 

[Ludalicious]

Hahhahahha ya I've pulled on so many model 3s its embarrassing.... I honestly feel bad because they try so hard.... I'm going to picker my butthole and cry when the new roadster comes out... theres going to be allot of butthurt going around

 

[Christopher1]

Just upgraded to P100D from P85D... Its a monster..

 

[AMPd]

OP is being too vague, but I think he’s saying the Model S P100D is a fast car.

 

[random155]

Fast 8 times...

 

[Jbailey]

Yep its all relative. My model 3 performance is fast compared to just about everything....but a P100D with or without ludicrous will scorch it. If you ever need a good dose of humility, just challenge one. You'll feel like you are driving a Ford Fiesta

 

[Model S M.D.]

And it never gets old When I get a P85D with Insane mode as a loaner, it feels pretty slow compared to the P100DL, especially on the highway. I imagine the P85DL is similar in performance to the P3D.

 

[eyedrop]

It's all relative. I've driven plenty of fast gas cars that felt slow because of their slow reaction and spin up times.

On the other hand, the Nissan Leaf actually feels snappier than a Model S with it's instant throttle response, helped by it's low power output and motor design.

I find that anything under 5 sec 0-60 and a top speed of at least 120 to be sufficient enough for good fun. I had a blast flooring an 85D everywhere without worrying about breaking loose or law enforcement.

With my P85D, it's a little more serious and extra care should be taken to not freak others out on the road....

 

[Dan Baldwin]

It is so much fun to give someone their first Ludicrous ride with a P100D. The screams, the swearing, the giggles, you never know how they are going to react, but there is always a reaction ! I work with two ladies who said they will never get in my car again, but they cant stop talking about it

 

[bhzmark]

Please don't say "fast" when you mean quick. Fast is 200 mph; quick is 0-60 under 3 seconds.

In actual usage by both the masses, and experts in car magazines, "fast" is often used to mean "fast acceleration." Even my extreme pedantry has come to accept that. It doesn't bother me any more. Now pedantry of others on that point does.

List of fastest production cars by acceleration - Wikipedia

https://jalopnik.com/the-fastest-0-60-time-a-person-could-actually-survive-1792093851

 

[Ande]

This is just Ludicrous.
...and we love it, every day.

 

[Ryan Autry]

I had no idea if he was pissed off or just having fun with his car

I'm sure he was just having fun. It's addicting...

 

[shellderp]

It is so much fun to give someone their first Ludicrous ride with a P100D. The screams, the swearing, the giggles, you never know how they are going to react, but there is always a reaction ! I work with two ladies who said they will never get in my car again, but they cant stop talking about it

don't forget the crying and the nausea.. from some people..

 

[Christopher1]

It's all relative. I've driven plenty of fast gas cars that felt slow because of their slow reaction and spin up times.

On the other hand, the Nissan Leaf actually feels snappier than a Model S with it's instant throttle response, helped by it's low power output and motor design.

I find that anything under 5 sec 0-60 and a top speed of at least 120 to be sufficient enough for good fun. I had a blast flooring an 85D everywhere without worrying about breaking loose or law enforcement.

With my P85D, it's a little more serious and extra care should be taken to not freak others out on the road....

Your P85D had better throttle response when it came out.
Tesla changed it to keep the drivetrain a bit longer

 

[JetFalcon]

I'm sure he was just having fun. It's addicting...

I rarely see Model S driving fast, most of them are just commuters who don't care for thrill.

I only expect cars like Nissan GTRs or Lamborghinis to show off their speed or have fun. At first I thought that Model S driver had a bad day at work or had a fight with his wife, but then I pulled up to his car and realized it was a P100D, so I figured he was just having fun with his car.

So do most people who buy P100D buy it for its performance? I heard these cars could beat hypercars in the "quick" sector, like 0 to 60 mph speed.

 

[SBDPlaid]

The P100DL is crazy fast, more like whiplash inducing fast, especially from a standstill. Mine has literally given me a headache after doing Launch Mode a couple times in a row. I don’t think there is anything under $1million that can match it’s G’s pulled off the launch

 

[Pantoot]

Please don't say "fast" when you mean quick. Fast is 200 mph; quick is 0-60 under 3 seconds.

Its cliche, but the internet compels me...
https://oppositelock.kinja.com/favorite-sr-71-story-1079127041

200mph isn't fast