Tesla Model S P85D: Old 470-hp Motor Substituted By High Performance Dual Motor
The Tesla Model S is actually a rear wheel drive electric vehicle. The motor, battery, gear box and drive inverter are all included in the liquid-cooled powertrain. Many who have driven this car are impressed with its 60 kWh microprocessor controlled, lithium-ion battery. The drive inverter is great with its regenerative braking system and variable frequency drive. Its single fixed gear has a reduction ration of 9.73:1.
At this moment, Tesla has already updated their Model S order page and those horrible little figures are now accessible. Choosing to enjoy all the new features will add to more than $18,000 to the price of your $93,400 Model S P85.
To have the second-motor to either 60 or 85kWh Model S, you have to spend $4,000. This drops the 0-60 time by 0.2 seconds and increase the top speed by 5 mph in the 60 to 125mph while increase the top speed in the 85 to 30 up to 155 mph. The overall horsepower output is very fascinating and is four hp lower which is 376 compared to 380. This car gets some speed advantages by putting 188 hp on each axle.
With the P85D, things are much different. Tesla is not separating the motor into two smaller versions but they make the old 470-hp motor substituted by a "High Performance Dual Motor". The previous setup has a total output of 470 hp in back and 691 hp, 221 hp in the front. To enjoy this setup, you have to spend big sum of money amounting to $14,600.
The Model S P85 is very convenient to drive and manage. It has a keyless entry with amazing driver seat detection sensor for both start and stop functionality. Also, the cruise control, manual rear lift gate and hi-def backup camera are all present. Tech lovers will love this with dual front USB ports (power and media) as well as its Wi-Fi ready capability.
This car model is also very safety to drive with eight airbags. There is head, knee and pelvis airbags which are in the front and two side curtain airbags. Also, the rollover crash sensor as well as its rear door child safety locks added to its excellent safety features.
