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Tesla targeting sub-1 second 0-60 mph time with new Roadster: Musk

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Elon Musk has said a lot of crazy things about the new Tesla Roadster over the years. And in a recent comment, Musk noted that Tesla is targeting an absolutely insane 0-60 mph time with the new Roadster. second 0-60 mph run under ideal conditions. With the Model S Plaid achieving the 2017 next-gen Roadster’s 1.9-second

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Rimac/Bugatti CEO explains problems with Tesla Roadster’s under 1 sec 0 to 60 mph

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Mate Rimac, CEO of supercar makers Rimac and Bugatti, has commented on Elon Musk’s claim that the new Tesla Roadster is going to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in less than 1 second with thrusters. He sees some problems with it.

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Tesla Model X Plaid proves quicker than claimed in real-world 0-60 mph test

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The Tesla Model X Plaid may not usually receive as much attention as its sibling, the Model S Plaid, but the six-seat all-electric SUV is nothing to scoff at. With 1,020 horsepower and three electric motors, Tesla claims that the vehicle could go from 0-60 mph in just 2.5 The vehicle completed its 0-60 mph run in 2.3

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Tesla Model S Plaid’s brutal acceleration from 60-120 mph is downright ridiculous

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The Tesla Model S Plaid is certainly one of them, especially when it comes to the monster sedan’s capability to accelerate from 60-120 mph in under 4 seconds. . The Model S debuted with a 0-60 mph time of over 5 seconds in its base version, after all, and even then, it was already plenty quick. .

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Tesla Solar Roof withstands 155 mph winds, Powerwall survives hours-long underwater ordeal

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Tesla products like the company’s electric vehicles are not just known for their sleek looks and bleeding-edge tech — they are also known for their durability. This is one of the reasons why Tesla’s cars like the Model 3 and Model Y have protected occupants from otherwise serious accidents for years. .

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Tesla increases top speed of Autopilot with ‘Tesla Vision’ to 85 mph

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Tesla has started to push a new software update to increase the top speed limit of Autopilot for vehicles with ‘Tesla Vision’ to 85 mph. The post Tesla increases top speed of Autopilot with ‘Tesla Vision’ to 85 mph appeared first on Electrek.

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Watch Tesla Model X Plaid do 0-60 mph launch in 2.3 seconds – faster than advertised

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Tesla has started deliveries of the Model X Plaid with tri-motor powertrain, and the first reviews are coming in. They show the electric vehicle, which is now the fastest SUV in the world, doing a 0-60 mph launch in 2.3 seconds – faster than advertised by Tesla.

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