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> The GTR is 2.9 seconds, so the tesla is faster- Its also faster in the 1/4 mile as well, so this is kind of a big deal. Not until the Tesla goes around the N

by ProAm 11y ago

> The GTR is 2.9 seconds, so the tesla is faster- Its also faster in the 1/4 mile as well, so this is kind of a big deal. Not until the Tesla goes around the Nurburgring in the same fashion the GTR did.[1][2] [1] http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/best-cars/86123/fastest-nurburgring-lap-times-2015 http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/best-cars/86123/fastest-nurburg... [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_N%C3%BCrburgring_Nordschleife_lap_times#Lap_times https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_N%C3%BCrburgring_Nords...

declan 11y ago
>Not until the Tesla goes around the Nurburgring in the same fashion the GTR did. Or manages to go around the Nurburgring at full power at all: http://insideevs.com/expected-tesla-model-s-fails-lap-nurburgring-full-power-video/ http://insideevs.com/expected-tesla-model-s-fails-lap-nurbur... “Unfortunately the car went into a reduced power mode about 3 minutes in due to excess battery heat (at least, that’s my guess). However, before it did it was able to keep a GT3 RS going full chat, within shouting distance (at the 2:00 mark) far longer than any 4,700lb sedan has a right to. I think my next non-two seater car will be a Model S (fortunately I have a petrol-powered sports coupe to take to the track).
- Randuin 11y ago
  This was decision as well. In the price range of the Model S I was considering the M6 and the 911. Ultimately I went with the M6. GT characteristics when I want, goes plenty fast for someone that seldomly goes to the track and yet still is capable of exciting on the road. The P85D, while fast, when I floored it I felt like I was taking off on a plane but there was a sense of comfort and safety that, funnily enough, I didn't want.
  - declan 11y ago
    Nice choice! I opted not to get the M6 because I wanted something closer to ~3400lbs, which is about what the 911 GTS is, but you can't go wrong with a twin-turbo V8! Though now that I'm in the middle (well, almost done with the first version) of building https://recent.io/ https://recent.io/ it means more screen time and less driving...

by ProAm 11y ago

declan 11y ago

>Not until the Tesla goes around the Nurburgring in the same fashion the GTR did. Or manages to go around the Nurburgring at full power at all: http://insideevs.com/expected-tesla-model-s-fails-lap-nurburgring-full-power-video/ http://insideevs.com/expected-tesla-model-s-fails-lap-nurbur... “Unfortunately the car went into a reduced power mode about 3 minutes in due to excess battery heat (at least, that’s my guess). However, before it did it was able to keep a GT3 RS going full chat, within shouting distance (at the 2:00 mark) far longer than any 4,700lb sedan has a right to. I think my next non-two seater car will be a Model S (fortunately I have a petrol-powered sports coupe to take to the track).

Randuin 11y ago
This was decision as well. In the price range of the Model S I was considering the M6 and the 911. Ultimately I went with the M6. GT characteristics when I want, goes plenty fast for someone that seldomly goes to the track and yet still is capable of exciting on the road. The P85D, while fast, when I floored it I felt like I was taking off on a plane but there was a sense of comfort and safety that, funnily enough, I didn't want.
- declan 11y ago
  Nice choice! I opted not to get the M6 because I wanted something closer to ~3400lbs, which is about what the 911 GTS is, but you can't go wrong with a twin-turbo V8! Though now that I'm in the middle (well, almost done with the first version) of building https://recent.io/ https://recent.io/ it means more screen time and less driving...