It can now go from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just 2.5 seconds. However, both the LaFerrari and the Porsche 918 Spyder were limited run, million dollar vehicles and can not be bought new.
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However, as Tesla’s blog was quick to point out, both cars are limited editions unlike the Model S, which is a production auto. Tesla claims the new range topper is the longest-range production electric vehicle by far. Notably, only other cars faster than the Model S P100D Ludicrous are no longer on sale and cost over $1 million.
Customers waiting on their 2016 Tesla Model S P90D Ludicrous can upgrade to the 100-kwh pack for an added $10,000, and the Model S P100D starts at $134,500 after tax breaks.
The company said Tuesday that a new battery will allow its Model S to go from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just 2.5 seconds – making it the fastest production auto in the world. But it’s not so insane to have an electric vehicle that can go 315 miles on a charge.
This essentially means that an all-electric vehicle is now the fastest production auto in the world.
Existing P90D can opt for the larger battery if they’ve got $20,000 laying around. But with the 100 kWh battery pack, it said the Model X P100D – as the new performance model is known – will now accelerate from 0 to 97 kph in 2.9 seconds. It sports a 100-kWh battery that will increase range to an estimated 315 miles, Tesla’s first to go beyond 300 miles.
Prices for the Model S P100D and Model X P100D – which Tesla said will ship “as early as next month”, depending on location – will start at $135,500 and $135,500, respectively.
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The Model X P100D, which can seat up to seven adults, sees its range extended to 289 miles and with Ludicrous mode, it can zip from 0-60 mph in 2.9 seconds.
