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"Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell." (oppisitelock)
07/17/2015 at 15:58 • Filed to: None

About the upgraded Model S. One even arguing if an M5 had a rolling start it’d be faster. That’s quite a length to go to attempting to discredit it. Either way I dont care, when I’m rich I want one and I’m painting it yellow

DISCUSSION (28)

jjhats > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
07/17/2015 at 16:00

having ridden in a D and done several launches I wholeheartedly disagree. the D has awd and launches itself almost instantaneously with minimal wheel spin. the m5 cant do that based on the many drag strip videos ive seen of it. in short this car is next level and basically puts all gasoline cars to shame. also it scares me to think what would happen if tesla found 1000 lbs to ditch out of that thing

Roadster Man > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
07/17/2015 at 16:01

‘cares about front page.

I see Teslas all over town, and just yesterday I was driving behind one. I dunno if the driver floored it or not, but the thing just flew... and all I heard is tire noise! So weird.

Sam > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
07/17/2015 at 16:01

Kinja'd!!!

BeaterGT > Sam
07/17/2015 at 16:03

Traveling flat out at 71.5 mph :)

Discerning > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
07/17/2015 at 16:03

I wasn’t trying to discredit the Tesla at all. I was nit-picking the original commentator’s assertion that anything short of an Agera R wouldn’t stand a chance in a race, which is silly.

Although I was pointing out that acceleration isn’t only about 0-60, I never said the Tesla’s time isn’t impressive. I’m just tired of the constant 0-60 circle jerk. Who actually accelerates at full throttle from a stop on the street? Rolling starts are also relevant to road course racing, my friend! ;)

RallyWrench > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
07/17/2015 at 16:04

I’ve driven a standard 85, and it made every other car in its size and price range look obsolete. If I had the coin I wouldn’t even cross-shop anything else, they’re just amazing.

Roadster Man > jjhats
07/17/2015 at 16:05

Just wait, battery tech will make sure that happens. It will be terrifying.

And Dinan will figure out a way to add 1000 ft-lbs of torque or something loco like that.

Sam > BeaterGT
07/17/2015 at 16:05

It is faster, can’t argue that.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > jjhats
07/17/2015 at 16:12

They mentioned making another roadster. If that thing has anywhere near this kind of power it’ll be completely bonkers.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > RallyWrench
07/17/2015 at 16:15

I need to experience one some day. If they manage to get a bigger range on these things in future they’ll be one of the best all round cars on the planet.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > Roadster Man
07/17/2015 at 16:16

It must be eerie to plant your foot and take off with no noise.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > Discerning
07/17/2015 at 16:20

True, but I would like to see whether an M5 could actually pull away at a 50mph roll. I didn’t think it tailed off until it was into the 100s. Plus it’d be a small difference and barely anyone races the things anyway.

BeaterGT > Sam
07/17/2015 at 16:20

I always crack up when I read that.

FromCanadaWithLove > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
07/17/2015 at 16:25

Kind of off topic, but I’ve been obsessed with yellow Porsches recently. I kind of want a yellow 997.

Discerning > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
07/17/2015 at 16:28

True. I think the Ludicrous mode will handily edge out the M5, RS7, etc from a rolling start.

I firmly believe the current P85D is slower from a rolling start than the RS7, M5, etc.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > FromCanadaWithLove
07/17/2015 at 16:33

Porsches do suit yellow. I like the Cayman in it.

Santiago of Escuderia Boricua > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
07/17/2015 at 16:38

The Tesla will rule from a rolling start. 5-60, you can’t rev the engine and launch. But the D can go full torque because it’s electric

DoYouEvenShift > Discerning
07/17/2015 at 16:57

If I had a Model D I would accelerate full throttle on the street, to 40, 60, 70, and so on. Thats what its good at, that’s one of the things Ill use it for. I may get one in the next couple years.

djmt1 > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
07/17/2015 at 16:57

From a rolling start, yeah I reckon an M5 could probably take it. The P85D is like the GTR. It’s all about the launch off the line. Still there is more to the Tesla than 0-60 times.

Discerning > DoYouEvenShift
07/17/2015 at 16:59

Do it, Man!

I’m afraid your username will have less relevance at that time if it’s your only car, though. ;)

DoYouEvenShift > Discerning
07/17/2015 at 17:29

Haha, Ill try to keep at least a couple manuals around. But Ill add aka Doyouevenelectron to the end of it

wiffleballtony > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
07/17/2015 at 17:45

That’s why I am not interested, it’s like watching a movie with no sound.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > djmt1
07/17/2015 at 17:55

Yeah its an impressive car overall.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > wiffleballtony
07/17/2015 at 18:19

My car makes a bit of gearbox noise then a slight thrum above 4000 rpm. I’m used to quiet.

wiffleballtony > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
07/17/2015 at 18:24

I drive a V8 with Flowmaster exhaust kind of on the opposite end.

Roadster Man > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
07/17/2015 at 18:29

I can only imagine. An electric motor would be the only excuse to pipe noise into the cabin.

hike > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
07/17/2015 at 22:38

The only electric car I've gotten to drive is the Mercedes B class. It's rated to get to 60 in 7.9 seconds. The lack of sound makes it feel so much faster. Well that and the instant torque. I can't imagine how insanely fast a Tesla feels!

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > hike
07/18/2015 at 07:58

I really need to drive one some day.