The Tesla Model S defeated some more powerful cars in drag races a couple of months ago with the use of some modes provided as updates by the California based electric car maker. Now, the Model S gains another a series of upgrades. to the Model S.
The Model S 85D now can be equipped with an upgraded 90 kWh battery pack which provides up to 15 miles (24.1 km) of additional range. Existing customers can also purchase the battery upgrade but Tesla recommends against it because the benefits are marginal at this point in time.
The most significant upgrade has to the inclusion of the new “Luuudicrous Mode” which enables it to sprint from naught to 60 mph in a mere 2.8 seconds and dismiss the quarter mile in 10.9 seconds. Unfortunately, Luuudicrous Mode comes with an equally ludicrous price tag of a whopping $10,000 for new buyers. Existing owners can get the upgrade for $5,000 excluding labor costs.
Moreover, Tesla has also announced that the Model S with the 70 kWh battery pack and a single electric motor will be getting a $5,000 price cut. Tesla says, with incentives, this effectively lowers the base price to around $60,000.
Here are a few examples of what a customer can now order:
Model S P90D: truly Ludicrous performance; 0-60 in 2.8 sec with a quarter mile time of 10.9 seconds. Motor Power: 259 hp front, 503 hp rear, 253 miles range
Model S 90D: the longest-range Model S ever produced, 90D travels up to 270 miles on a single charge. 417 hp
Model S 70: 230 miles range, 0=60: 5.2, 328 hp