The Tesla Model S Performance Now Able To Run The Quarter Mile In The 10 Second Range

The Tesla Model S has been one of the most subtle kings of the drag strip for some time, blowing the doors off nearly everything in its path from a dig with little resistance. Now, thanks to a few key updates, Tesla is becoming even more predatory to even the most hardened track veterans by entering the 10-second quarter mile straight from the factory.

As a vehicle platform matures, engineers often make decisions that better the platform. For most automakers, this often includes a mid-cycle refresh with a few software tweaks, or perhaps a revised powerplant that pumps out a few extra ponies.

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Car4life1 - 5/28/2019 3:23:27 PM

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Hats off, I have yet to see any vehicle under half a million give the model S competition from standstill and this vehicle has been out since 2012.

Let’s go Germans, you are being beat at your own game.

If the next Gen E 63 and M5 can’t keep up with a generation old car, send them back to the factory and try again

SanJoseDriver - 5/29/2019 12:53:56 AM

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I think we'll see more improvements over the next year as well. If they switch over to Model 3 batteries, they can add about 100 horespower on the existing powertrain and drop the weight by 200 lbs, while increasing range by 3-4%. Honestly I'm shocked they haven't done this already... probably sandbagging to release it right when the Taycan goes for sale.

Truthy - 5/29/2019 12:26:23 PM

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https://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/tesla-is-dying-and-this-is-how-it-will-end/
Above is a well written article about how tesla will die.
Spoiler alert, someone will come after the brand, the only part of any real value.

Car4life1 - 5/29/2019 3:02:39 PM

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Hater alert

MDarringer - 5/29/2019 4:06:55 PM

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Liberals aren't against hate speech. They are against speech that they hate hearing. #TruthHurts Truth nailed it.

Car4life1 - 5/29/2019 7:06:06 PM

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LOL Love how a Trumptard says a guy who post something from "digitl trends" nailed it hahaha, you guysprovide great entertainment

MDarringer - 5/29/2019 7:45:10 PM

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And lovely people like you--because they cannot prevail on the discussion of facts--lose their shit and get triggered.

Car4life1 - 5/29/2019 9:48:37 PM

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Resorting to profanity already mdarringer, someone sure does seem #Triggered, simmer down princess, breathe

MDarringer - 5/29/2019 11:10:58 PM

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Oh poor sad Felicia...

Car4life1 - 5/30/2019 12:21:52 AM

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“Felicia”...hey it’s 2019 come on outta that closet mattieboy!

Truthy - 5/28/2019 5:20:49 PM

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There is more to a car than acceleration.
Their case burn rate is faster than their cars.

Car4life1 - 5/28/2019 6:33:25 PM

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Lol acceleration isn’t everything but knowing your family sedan can keep up with or outrun a Lamborghini aventador on the way to the grocery store is certainly something

MDarringer - 5/28/2019 6:55:04 PM

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fast acceleration is great but the discharge rate is also great.

SanJoseDriver - 5/29/2019 12:51:34 AM

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There is less of a penalty for short fast driving on EVs than ICE cars. The opposite is true on the track, but EVs are catching up there as well.

SanJoseDriver - 5/29/2019 12:55:20 AM

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Exactly, this is how Tesla advertises... by beating out much more expensive exotic cars with a family sedan.

valhallakey - 5/28/2019 10:41:38 PM

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Hopefully a Baldwin Motion, a Yenko or a Shelby come along and help Tesla out with some go fast goodies.

scenicbyway12 - 5/29/2019 1:11:41 PM

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What's a ring time for a Tesla?

countguy - 5/31/2019 12:52:03 PM

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Can it do a full track day, didn't think so.