How fast is the Tesla Model S P85D?
Tesla Model S P85D 250 km/h (155 mph) Autobahn. The top speed of the Tesla Model S P85D has been increased to 155 mph with the recent upgrade to Firmware 6. The increased speed can only be sustained for a short duration during high speed passing before being trimmed back to a sustainable speed of 135 mph.
What does P85D stand for?
In 2014, Tesla discontinued the P85, replacing it with the P85D (D stands for dual). Tesla introduced a front motor in the P85D, in addition to the existing rear motor used in previous models. This configuration powers both the front and rear wheels, resulting in an all-wheel drive powertrain. But when Tesla introduced Ludicrous Mode as a retrofit option for existing Model S P85D owners, it upped the ante. The new fuse and battery upgrade allowed for higher amperage, increasing overall power output and shaving nearly half a second off acceleration times.