I'm using it as a figure of speech here, there are no light in this video and tesla clearly starts before the Lamborghini. Also that car is almost a second faster to 60, so the video is at a odds with reality.
The Tesla's aren't jumping at the light.
You're confusing the Tesla's quick reaction time to jumping. Common mistake but an often made one.
Depends on the type of motor. I think this is accurate for DC motors, but for 3-phase induction motors such as what Tesla uses, the low end usually has about 50% of peak torque (at 90-95% full speed).No. An electric motor's torque is directly tied to it's rotational speed. At zero speed the motor has maximum torque, and max speed it has zero torque.
those motors overheat so quickly it is ridiculous. Someone took one up to the drag strip and got 2 timed runs off of it before it started limiting power. Also, Nissan Leaf's routintely beat them around Laguna Seca at the annual EV race there because of the power limiting. I used to SCCA a guy with a Model S and he got 2 out of 4 laps out of it because of how bad the car limited power half way through the second lap.
If you like racing stop light to stop light, yeah its a faster car. But if you actually want to race it you will be disappointed.
edit: I seriously cant stand automotive journalism and the Tesla circle jerk sometimes. Here is an article about the car power limiting half way through the 2nd lap at Button Willow. The author goes on to say basically "well at least you get one full power lap in". If any other car manufacturer did this the press would be up in flames!
http://www.teslarati.com/tesla-48-model-s-takes-buttonwillow-raceway-video/
Dude, who the fuck cares? This is not a track car, it is a sedan you drive every day. People don't buy an M5 to do track days, they buy an M3 for that. Circle jerk your way out of that bitch.
these things power limit after 2-3 hard pulls like that and frequently under normal driving conditions in places like Arizona or LA on hot days. That should be unacceptable for any car.
I am still a fan of the car, I just get sick of how over hyped they have become.
disclaimer: I used to work for them.
these things power limit after 2-3 hard pulls like that and frequently under normal driving conditions in places like Arizona or LA on hot days. That should be unacceptable for any car.
I am still a fan of the car, I just get sick of how over hyped they have become.
disclaimer: I used to work for them.
That's Allen Wong's Aventador, I've been in it, and he refuses to use launch control because it will often damage the clutch (@$24k).
Tesla must be paying people to make these bullshit shill videos, seriously. Hellcat does a quarter mile in 10.85 seconds.
http://blog.caranddriver.com/0-to-1...15-dodge-challenger-srt-hellcat-14-mile-time/
Dude, i almost had you!
Tesla must be paying people to make these bullshit shill videos, seriously. Hellcat does a quarter mile in 10.85 seconds.
http://blog.caranddriver.com/0-to-1...15-dodge-challenger-srt-hellcat-14-mile-time/
naw, that guy was just an idiot. If I had that video I would not have bothered posting it because it was rather pointless.
Now this on the other hand is VERY interesting:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQkdMw4TVjY