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Post by garry on Jan 28, 2021 16:18:34 GMT
 Weird name. Mad performance |
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Post by Martin on Jan 28, 2021 16:37:54 GMT
I think we had a thread on it a while back. The standing qtr mile in under 9 seconds apparently, over 1 second quicker than a McLaren P1. The acceleration is more than ridiculous, but the 520+ mile range is excellent, even if it ends up in the low 400s as that plus the Supercharger Network makes it a very usable car indeed.
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Post by Blarno on Jan 28, 2021 16:57:10 GMT
520 mile range is only on the boggo 2 motor model isn't it?
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Post by Tim on Jan 28, 2021 17:03:07 GMT
Plaid is some reference to the godawful film Spaceballs isn't it?
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Post by michael on Jan 28, 2021 17:18:29 GMT
520 mile range is only on the boggo 2 motor model isn't it? No, the more the motor the further it goes seems to be the case. Isn't it also the case you can't use the performance without going through some warming ritual so the 0-60 is 2 seconds + 9 minutes to condition the engine and battery. |
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Post by Martin on Jan 28, 2021 17:21:52 GMT
520 mile range is only on the boggo 2 motor model isn't it? No, the more the motor the further it goes seems to be the case. Isn't it also the case you can't use the performance without going through some warming ritual so the 0-60 is 2 seconds + 9 minutes to condition the engine and battery. Yes, you need to prepare for the TLGP well in advance. |
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Post by Martin on Jan 28, 2021 18:54:56 GMT
I’d missed that the triple motor is part of a facelift with a new interior. Look at the new steering wheel.....! 
You might notice the lack of stalks, this is the reason. Guesses?!  |
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Post by Martin on Jan 28, 2021 19:01:01 GMT
Fairly subtle changes but it does look better than the original   |
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Post by michael on Jan 28, 2021 19:08:55 GMT
I dislike that wheel arrangement and will be amazed if the signalling works in practice. How will it know if you want to take a turn off for example?
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Post by Martin on Jan 28, 2021 19:18:59 GMT
I dislike that wheel arrangement and will be amazed if the signalling works in practice. How will it know if you want to take a turn off for example? You’ll have to follow the sat nav all the time. As it drives itself, you don’t need a proper wheel or indicators (says Musk) |
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Post by michael on Jan 28, 2021 19:20:17 GMT
I don’t see how that can be workable in the real world.
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Post by Andy C on Jan 28, 2021 19:22:49 GMT
Thats a fucking horrible thought. I’ll have a Taycan thanks
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Post by michael on Jan 28, 2021 19:46:05 GMT
I had to drive to the Wirral today and the most common electric car I saw was the iPace.
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Post by racingteatray on Jan 28, 2021 20:06:11 GMT
Whirring around the Wirral...
I don't like that interior either.
Does anyone else feel like we've kind of passed "peak car" from an enthusiast's perspective?
The new generation are impressive bits of kit but they just don't interest me nearly as much.
Or perhaps that happens to every generation and simply explains the classic car market...
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Post by michael on Jan 28, 2021 20:35:35 GMT
Whirring around the Wirral... I don't like that interior either. Does anyone else feel like we've kind of passed "peak car" from an enthusiast's perspective? Taking dog for another medical appointment. After a two hour drive home listening to her whinging I was wondering what kind of Boxster I could have got instead... Yes, I do worry that we’re at the peak if it hasn’t already been passed. |
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Post by ChrisM on Jan 28, 2021 21:13:16 GMT
The acceleration is more than ludicrous, ..... FYP I have seen that the steering wheel has already been likened to that from the original Austin Allegro...... |
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Post by Blarno on Jan 28, 2021 22:20:36 GMT
That steering wheel would be illegal here, so either it'll end up with a proper wheel or we won't get the car.
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Post by rodge on Jan 29, 2021 5:00:35 GMT
The acceleration is more than ludicrous, ..... FYP I have seen that the steering wheel has already been likened to that from the original Austin Allegro...... Reminded me of Knight Rider. Crazy performance for the money. It’s $130,000 here, the base E63 AMG is $107,000. Though I’m not sure I’d choose the Tesla if I was in the market for a new car. |
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Post by johnc on Jan 29, 2021 9:14:31 GMT
If you were unfortunate enough to get some kind of big slide on, exactly how can you apply enough opposite lock quickly enough with a wheel like that - unless of course it is a mega quick rack or the car can sort out any kind of moment with no driver involvement. Unless that man Block has sorted out the auto driving, i'd rather be able to do it myself.
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Post by Big Blue on Jan 29, 2021 9:18:40 GMT
I dislike that wheel arrangement and will be amazed if the signalling works in practice. How will it know if you want to take a turn off for example? You’ll have to follow the sat nav all the time. As it drives itself, you don’t need a proper wheel or indicators (says Musk) What if I'm driving into a driveway entrance on a private estate that isn't on nav? All kinds of nonsense like this is what drives people away from Teslas but then I'm in no way shape or form their target audience. It's like new flavours of Coke or any of the sugar free derivatives: just fuck off. |
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Post by Bob Sacamano v2.0 on Jan 29, 2021 9:49:04 GMT
You’ll have to follow the sat nav all the time. As it drives itself, you don’t need a proper wheel or indicators (says Musk) What if I'm driving into a driveway entrance on a private estate that isn't on nav? All kinds of nonsense like this is what drives people away from Teslas but then I'm in no way shape or form their target audience. It's like new flavours of Coke or any of the sugar free derivatives: just fuck off. I would have thought the Tesla will read your brain waves and figured out your destination before you’ve even decided where to go yourself. |
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Post by chipbutty on Jan 29, 2021 9:53:55 GMT
Wanky steering wheel aside - that looks fantastic.  |
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Post by Blarno on Jan 29, 2021 10:50:58 GMT
The big screen in the centre dash looks like when some gonk in Max Power fitted a screen and Playstation to his Saxo.
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Post by Alex on Jan 29, 2021 11:46:29 GMT
That steering wheel would be illegal here, so either it'll end up with a proper wheel or we won't get the car. The lack of indicator controls too surely. You cant have them based on the touchscreen! |
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Post by Andy C on Jan 29, 2021 11:47:25 GMT
You’ll have to follow the sat nav all the time. As it drives itself, you don’t need a proper wheel or indicators (says Musk) What if I'm driving into a driveway entrance on a private estate that isn't on nav? All kinds of nonsense like this is what drives people away from Teslas but then I'm in no way shape or form their target audience. It's like new flavours of Coke or any of the sugar free derivatives: just fuck off. I think Coke Zero tastes the best out the lot of them |
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Post by Blarno on Jan 29, 2021 12:49:41 GMT
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Post by chipbutty on Jan 29, 2021 13:05:06 GMT
If you look closely on the wheel, I think those two arrows on the far left are the indicator controls (override if Hal9000 has a fit).  |
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Post by michael on Jan 29, 2021 13:34:46 GMT
Looks like you're right. Tesla will be relived to know it's still on my list of imaginary purchases but I'd want the option of a regular wheel.
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Post by PG on Jan 29, 2021 13:40:15 GMT
Wanky steering wheel aside - that looks fantastic. That's pretty much my thought too. People got used to the huge central screen on Teslas and have accepted the nothing in front of you in the 3, so maybe a wanky steering wheel shape and no stalks is the next move on from the old world? |
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Post by Bob Sacamano v2.0 on Jan 29, 2021 13:47:39 GMT
The Tesla Model S was always a great looking car that has not dated at all since its launch. It looks fantastic, inside and out, in those pics.
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