Yahoo Autos 10 Cars Faster Than The Tesla Model S In Ludicrous Mode
Last week, Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled the latest updates to the company’s ground breaking Model S. In addition to a new 90 kWh battery pack, Tesla also introduced the car’s new high-performance “Ludicrous Mode.” With Ludicrous Model engaged, Tesla claims that dual motor P90D will be able to accelerate to 60 mph in a supercar-shaming 2.8 seconds. That’s an improvement of 0.3 seconds over the company’s current P85D in “Insane Mode.”
The Ludicrous Mode Model S’s ability to accelerate puts it in some truly elite company. There is only handful of high-priced exotics that can out run Tesla’s $118,000 electric sedan.
Here are 10 of the cars that can beat Tesla’s Ludicrous Mode Model S P90D to 60 mph.
Ferrari LaFerrari: 0-60 in 2.5 seconds, reached by Car and Driver. Price: $1.4 million.
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Porsche 918 Spyder: Car and Driver testing showed 0-60 mph reached in 2.2 seconds. Price: $845,000
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McLaren P1: Car and Driver achieved a 0-60 mph time in 2.7 seconds. Price: $1.2 million.
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McLaren 650S: Road and Track testing found a 0-60 mph time of 2.7 seconds. Price: $280,000
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Koenigsegg Agera R: Manufacturer claims 0-62 mph in 2.8 seconds. Price: $2 million.
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