Tesla Mode S 'Ludicrous Mode'

[Silver Surfer]

Tesla CEO Elon Musk held a press conference on Friday.

He announced the introduction of "Ludicrous Mode" for the high performance variant of the Model S.

In Ludicrous Mode, Tesla claims the upgraded P85D Model S will be able to 0-60 in just 2.8 seconds — an improvement from the already stunning 3.1 seconds in "Insane Mode."

The previous acceleration was up there with the world's fastest supercars. But in Ludicrous Mode, an all-electric four-door is catching up or matching hypercars like the Ferrari LaFerrari (0-60 in 2.6 seconds) and McLaren P1 (0-60 in 2.8).

When asked on the call whether Ludicrous Mode had been requested by customers, Musk replied, "No one was asking for Ludicrous Mode because it was too ludicrous."

"The car can accelerate at 1.1g," Musk said. "That's faster than falling."

In an amusing nod to the ludicrous-ness of Ludicrous Mode, Tesla's press release called it "Luuudicrous Mode."

And for what it's worth, rapper Ludacris was the warm-up music for the call, via Tesla's normally space-age New Age-y Muzak. The whole thing is a reference to the 1987 Mel Brooks "Star Wars" satire, "Spaceballs."

Technically speaking, Ludicrous Mode is enabled by a battery pack and electronics upgrade that effectively extends the acceleration of the P85D past a 30 mph threshold. Once you get to 30mph, the P85D can't boost the power it's extracting from its batteries to bust through the 3-second barrier without melting a fuse. With the upgrade, which will cost $10,000 for new Model S buyers and, for the next six months, $5,000 for existing P85D owners, the car can maintain Insane Mode power up to 60 mph and beyond.

It's effectively an acceleration extender for Insane Mode, for those customers who might suffer from acceleration anxiety.


Some additional stats: according to Tesla, the upgraded S will be able to run the quarter mile in 10.9 seconds and reach 155 mph in 22% less time.

Musk also announced a $70,000 price tag for the 70 kWh single engine Model S. That's $5,000 less than the dual engine 70D. According to Tesla, with incentives and savings over five years of ownership, the price of the single engine Model S 70 falls to $52,500

 

[unit321]

Well, at least they have a sense of humor. In ludicrous speed, I think that's when the appearance of stars passing by turned to plaid.

 

[KingOFKings]

I've driven the P60 before..even that will WHIP you back when you floor, there's literally no hesitation it just goes.

The P85 or P85D will just spoil you, will never be able to drive a regular car again..

 

[philmonroe]

Well, at least they have a sense of humor. In ludicrous speed, I think that's when the appearance of stars passing by turned to plaid.

Yep

 

[Spliff]

Does the car come with the Unreal Tournament announcer too?

"Insane Mode!"

"Ludicrous Mode!"

"Mo-Mo-Mo-Monster Mode!"

 

[Silver Surfer]

I've driven the P60 before..even that will WHIP you back when you floor, there's literally no hesitation it just goes.

The P85 or P85D will just spoil you, will never be able to drive a regular car again..

Thats pretty much going to be the norm in 25 years...

Its interesting being around when the tech is just now in its infancy...nikkas 50 years from now gonna be like them rich nikkas thought they was doing something

 

[dabestkeptsecret]

Im still waiting for that affordable tesla
Get it down to 40 K and id happily cop.
One thing is they need to update that body style. Its starting to look especially compared to cars around the same price like the bmw 6 four door

 

[philmonroe]

Im still waiting for that affordable tesla
Get it down to 40 K and id happily cop.
One thing is they need to update that body style. Its starting to look especially compared to cars around the same price like the bmw 6 four door

Eh I don't know about Because it was always not as good looking as the luxury cars anyway. Honestly even the interior is weak for real compared to them other cars in its price range. That body style cool this ain't no fukking accord/maxima/Camry where they switch up every 2/3 years. fukk waiting for that affordable Tesla get that money thing up man so you can cop it soon playboy. You need that esp that new one 2.8 man.

 

[FaTaL]

i want one so bad

 

[FaTaL]

i want one so bad

 

[MR. SNIFLES]

Does the car come with the Unreal Tournament announcer too?

"Insane Mode!"

"Ludicrous Mode!"

"Mo-Mo-Mo-Monster Mode!"

WHEN YOU HIT A TREE.

C-C-C-C-COMBO BREAKER

 

[Rich Spirit]

seen this clean white Tesla with the black roof

shyt was so mean looking

 

[PimpHandStrong]

This is awesome