Performance Review: Tesla Model S P85D - [2014]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Tesla Model S Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Tesla Model S P85D is the 1 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2014. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2015 Koenigsegg Regera 5.0 V8 Turbo and the 2015 Koenigsegg Agera RS 5.1 V8 Twin Turbo.This particular Tesla Model S has a 0cc - Electric powerplant with 0 cylinders in a - formation.

Alternative Electric -0's includes the 2021 McMurtry Speirling Goodwood

The Model S shares its Electric -0 engine configuration with the likes of the 2021 McMurtry Speirling Goodwood and the 2019 Pininfarina Battista 1900. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Model S's All Wheel Drive, Saloon combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 2239 kgs (4936 lbs) this makes the Tesla Model S P85D in the same weight category as the 2022 Aston-Martin DBX 707 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Tesla Model S shares the same bhp with the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.5 V8 C8 (670 bhp)

In terms of power the 0cc 0V -0 engine produces 691 bhp (515 kW) @ 1 rpm similar to the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.5 V8 C8 (670 bhp) or the 2022 Aston-Martin DBX 707 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (697 bhp).

The - -0 throws out 687 lb-ft (931.4 Nm) @ 1 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Aston-Martin Valour 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (664 lb-ft) or the 2023 Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate Volante 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (664 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Tesla Model S you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2017 Lotus Evora GT430 Sport 3.5 V6 Supercharged (333.5 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Tesla Model S.

The Tesla Model S has a Power to weight ratio of 308.6 bhp per ton and 306.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2014 Model S competing with the 2017 Lotus Evora GT430 Sport 3.5 V6 Supercharged (333.5 bhp per ton) or the 2020 Audi R8 5.2 V10 (333.5 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Tesla Model S generating around 306.8 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2021 Lamborghini Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae Roadster 6.5 V12 (331.8 lb-ft per ton) or the 1992 Bugatti EB110 SuperSport (331.4 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.20 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.3 secs, this made the Tesla Model S P85D as fast as the 2023 Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (3.20 secs) the 2022 Porsche 911 Dakar 3.0 Turbo 992 II (3.20 secs) the 2021 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring PDK 992 (3.20 secs) the or the 2021 BMW 5 Series M5 4.4 V8 Turbo F90 (3.20 secs). This Tesla Model S P85D is also faster than the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 (3.30 secs) the 2023 Ferrari Roma Spider 3.9 V8 Turbo (3.30 secs) the 2023 BMW 3 Series M3 CS 3.0 Twin Turbo G80 (3.30 secs) the and the 2022 KTM X-Bow GT-XR 2.5 Turbo (3.30 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Model S and the 2008 Lexus IS F 5.0 V8

When talking about the performance of the Tesla Model S on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.59 secs @ 118.1 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2008 Lexus IS F 5.0 V8 (11.54 secs), the 2017 Maserati GranTurismo MC 4.7 V8 (11.54 secs), and the 1959 Aston-Martin DB4 GT (11.55 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2014 version of the Tesla Model S P85D has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 2014 Model S equals the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2014 Tesla Model S P85D then how about the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph), the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (166 mph), or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 (166 mph).

Related Links:

2014 Model S Rivals List.

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