tesla model y spanked
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tesla model y spanked
while driving in mexico the other day, i encountered a blacked out tesla model y "dual motor" badge driving like a jack wagon on the highway. He then proceeds to get right on my rear and tailgate me despite there being someone directly in front of me. Driving 70 mph, i then proceed to drop into 3, wait until there was an opening, and SEE YA. Except it was more like see ya right behind me up until about 100 and then i started to pull away and left it in the dust. It must've been a "performance" model because that was impressive. I didnt realize they had any up top oomph, only the torque and awd to get up to speed and get the low 0-60 #'s...still smoked him but still
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If you're close to stock, that makes sense for a "standard"/ long range model. C&D says 12.4@114mph. Still a significantly higher trap than the average C5 though. I'm not sure if I'm reading it right, are you saying you left it in the dust at 100+ or vice versa?
I played around with a Model Y Performance recently in the mountains. Impressive handling and it took a sec to start walking him on the straights. Unless you're supercharged, that wasn't a performance model lol.
I played around with a Model Y Performance recently in the mountains. Impressive handling and it took a sec to start walking him on the straights. Unless you're supercharged, that wasn't a performance model lol.
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If you're close to stock, that makes sense for a "standard"/ long range model. C&D says 12.4@114mph. Still a significantly higher trap than the average C5 though. I'm not sure if I'm reading it right, are you saying you left it in the dust at 100+ or vice versa?
I played around with a Model Y Performance recently in the mountains. Impressive handling and it took a sec to start walking him on the straights. Unless you're supercharged, that wasn't a performance model lol.
I played around with a Model Y Performance recently in the mountains. Impressive handling and it took a sec to start walking him on the straights. Unless you're supercharged, that wasn't a performance model lol.
this is what CD has for y perf. C/D TEST RESULTS
60 mph: 3.6 sec
100 mph: 9.1 sec
1/4 mile: 12.1 sec @ 113 mph
130 mph: 17.8 sec
150 mph: 29.5 sec
Results above omit 1-ft rollout of 0.3 sec.
Rolling start, 5–60 mph: 3.7 sec
Top gear, 30–50 mph: 1.4 sec
Top gear, 50–70 mph: 1.8 sec
and y standard C/D TEST RESULTS
Rollout, 1 ft: 0.3 sec
60 mph: 4.4 sec
130 mph: 17.2 sec
Rolling start, 5–60 mph: 4.6 sec
Top gear, 30–50 mph: 1.7 sec
Top gear, 50–70 mph: 2.0 sec
1/4 mile: 12.7 @ 114 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 136 mph
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some or most cars can only drive as fast as the tires are rated' my Silverado for instants would top out at a 95, that of course was changed with a HP tuner (I do have better tires on it) 
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Yes, i pulled away at 100+.
this is what CD has for y perf. C/D TEST RESULTS
60 mph: 3.6 sec
100 mph: 9.1 sec
1/4 mile: 12.1 sec @ 113 mph
130 mph: 17.8 sec
150 mph: 29.5 sec
Results above omit 1-ft rollout of 0.3 sec.
Rolling start, 5–60 mph: 3.7 sec
Top gear, 30–50 mph: 1.4 sec
Top gear, 50–70 mph: 1.8 sec
and y standard C/D TEST RESULTS
Rollout, 1 ft: 0.3 sec
60 mph: 4.4 sec
130 mph: 17.2 sec
Rolling start, 5–60 mph: 4.6 sec
Top gear, 30–50 mph: 1.7 sec
Top gear, 50–70 mph: 2.0 sec
1/4 mile: 12.7 @ 114 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 136 mph
this is what CD has for y perf. C/D TEST RESULTS
60 mph: 3.6 sec
100 mph: 9.1 sec
1/4 mile: 12.1 sec @ 113 mph
130 mph: 17.8 sec
150 mph: 29.5 sec
Results above omit 1-ft rollout of 0.3 sec.
Rolling start, 5–60 mph: 3.7 sec
Top gear, 30–50 mph: 1.4 sec
Top gear, 50–70 mph: 1.8 sec
and y standard C/D TEST RESULTS
Rollout, 1 ft: 0.3 sec
60 mph: 4.4 sec
130 mph: 17.2 sec
Rolling start, 5–60 mph: 4.6 sec
Top gear, 30–50 mph: 1.7 sec
Top gear, 50–70 mph: 2.0 sec
1/4 mile: 12.7 @ 114 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 136 mph
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The interstate speeds are not a good gauge of performance.
It's about how bad you want to spend the night in jail.
I was in my E550 on the interstate going about 85 to 90 when a Mazda 3 passed me going 100. I didn't bite.
I know I have 550HP in mine and he would not have stood a chance from a dig but at interstate speed it's about the driver willing to die than the power of the car. JMHO.
A stock C5 will in no way smoke a Tesla. Go to a track and start from a dig and he will smoke you every single time.
It's about how bad you want to spend the night in jail.
I was in my E550 on the interstate going about 85 to 90 when a Mazda 3 passed me going 100. I didn't bite.
I know I have 550HP in mine and he would not have stood a chance from a dig but at interstate speed it's about the driver willing to die than the power of the car. JMHO.
A stock C5 will in no way smoke a Tesla. Go to a track and start from a dig and he will smoke you every single time.
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tesla has some sweet numbers... but i dont think basic 1/4 and trap speeds and even 0-60 ofcourse doesnt tell the full story of any car... think manufactures and even C&D etc should include 60-100mph times which complete its story imo. Teslas (now im not takin about the freak PLAID) are night and day from down low vs a high end roll. At least from what i read and video's i see. So its not surprising to me he started walkn it at 100
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Yes, most Teslas (not plaids) have a performance drop off at around 100 MPH. Under that, they'll own a stock C5. You were in a unique situation with this one. Also, I generally don't recommend racing at over 100 MPH on a public road. This is especially true with other cars around on said public road. Glad you had fun, and nobody got hurt (this time).
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