Performance Review: Tesla Model S P100D Ludicrous Performance - [2014]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Tesla Model S Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Tesla Model S P100D Ludicrous Performance is the 1 speed / Auto 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 1cc - 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 P100D Ludicrous Performance 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 BMW X5 M Competition 4.4 Turbo F95 (616 bhp)

In terms of power the 1cc 0V -0 engine produces 602 bhp (448 kW) @ 1 rpm similar to the 2023 BMW X5 M Competition 4.4 Turbo F95 (616 bhp) or the 2023 Ferrari Roma Spider 3.9 V8 Turbo (611 bhp).

The - -0 throws out 713 lb-ft (966.6 Nm) @ 1 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2022 Lotus Eletre R 905 bhp (726 lb-ft) or the 2020 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody 6.2 V8 (707 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 2002 Ferrari 575 M Fiorano (293.6 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 268.8 bhp per ton and 318.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2014 Model S competing with the 2002 Ferrari 575 M Fiorano (293.6 bhp per ton) or the 2012 Jaguar F Type 5.0L V8 S Cabriolet (293.0 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 318.4 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 Ferrari 812 Competizione 6.5L V12 (342.9 lb-ft per ton) or the 2014 Ferrari California T 3.9 V8 Turbo (342.7 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 2.50 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 2.6 secs, this made the Tesla Model S P100D Ludicrous Performance as fast as the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (2.50 secs) the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid (2.50 secs) the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12 (2.50 secs) the or the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Coupe 6.5 V12 (2.50 secs). This Tesla Model S P100D Ludicrous Performance is also faster than the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.5 V8 C8 (2.60 secs) the 2022 Koenigsegg CC850 4.9 V12 Twin Turbo (2.60 secs) the 2020 McLaren Sabre 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (2.60 secs) the and the 2020 Hennessey Venom F5 6.6 V8 Twin Turbo (2.60 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Model S and the 2008 Audi A4 S4 3.0 V6

When talking about the performance of the Tesla Model S on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.26 secs @ 111.6 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2008 Audi A4 S4 3.0 V6 (12.21 secs), the 2004 Mercedes SLK Class 55 AMG (12.23 secs), and the 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera 996 (12.23 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2014 version of the Tesla Model S P100D Ludicrous Performance 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 P100D Ludicrous Performance 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).

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