Tesla Motors delivers 'ludicrous speed upgrade' for Model S P85D - ExtremeTech
In a press conference today, Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk announced one that’s sure to get the attention of current and future Model S P85D owners — a “ludicrous speed upgrade” (thanks, Mel Brooks) that drops the 0-60 time 10 percent to a scant 2.... The upgrade is significant: It boosts the front electric motor from 221 to 259 hp and the rear from 470 to an astounding 503 hp. Musk said the new mode delivers 1. 1Gs during acceleration and called it “faster than falling,” which we’d rather not... The Ludicrous Speed Upgrade, like the Model S itself, doesn’t come cheap at $10,000. Current Model S P85D owners can upgrade for $5,000 for the next six months. Musk says a similar upgrade will also be available for the upcoming Model X crossover, albeit with somewhat less punch thanks to that model’s higher weight. Aside from Ludicrous mode, Musk also added an upgraded 90kWh battery back option for $3,000 and introduced a 70 KWh rear-wheel drive Model S at $70,000. Not only that, but Musk also said they’re going to bring back a new version of the Roadster in... Source: www.extremetech.com
