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7th September 2015, 06:06 PM
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I have just been across to Belgium (Driving through the Netherlands) on holiday in the 8 and saw 2 Grey model S Teslas
One was doing a steady 120kph in the middle lane as I wafted by - twas the door handles that alerted me to its presence. The other was doing a steady 90 on the back of a recovery vehicle 
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7th September 2015, 07:57 PM
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7th September 2015, 08:05 PM
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Don't forget though - that recovery truck would never have got up to 90 unless it had a car with the superb aerodynamics and streamlining of the tesla broken down on the back of it!
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8th September 2015, 07:13 PM
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They've got the battery tech, but other manufacturers, Audi for example have got a lot of experience building cars, lightweight construction, ASF etc.. I'm not convinced by that huge screen in the middle of the dash, the implementation is so American, and cheap. A new Audi Q7, TT, B9 A4 with the virtual cockpit and latest infotainment systems with connect is beautiful to look at and use.
Audi have the battery tech in place, but they're not rushing into it. People get into an Audi and expect it to work, with a a Tesla, they know they're taking a punt on some new tech. I really can't see what the attraction'll be once more established brands have the battery tech launched. 
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8th September 2015, 08:05 PM
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Nope.
I'd like to - I imagine I'd be seriously shocked/impressed with the performance. I dislike the looks, cannot stand a cheap interior, and couldn't give a toss about green credentials or fuel economy. Has anyone sat in a modern Audi, new Q7/TT for example. They've moved the interior quality and ergonomic game up another few notches, that, combined with the battery tech (that already exists within Audi) will be the way to go IMHO. I really don't get the Tesla hype. P.S There's a video online somewhere (search it) of an RS 7 murdering that new P85D in a drag race. 
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8th September 2015, 08:10 PM
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Even naming the mode 'Insane', is so cheap, un-classy, cheesy and American.
Now I'm just nitpicking. Happy to be told why I'm an idiot and what I'm missing.
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8th September 2015, 09:34 PM
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I drove the new RS6 and was driven in the P85D on the same day. The difference is shocking. The numbers are only perhaps 0.2s different, but the feeling is night and day. In the Tesla you simply want to pass out from the g-force. You should try it. Although I agree with you 100% about the interior, Audi does interiors so much better, and the big Tesla screen, I just hate it. Also I want to take back what I said earlier. It seems the Mclaren's production version 0-60 is not that clear cut, Car and Driver got 3.2s to 60mph and they also use rollout. So it appears Tesla's claim that the first release P85D matches the F1 was accurate. http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...ad-test-review Last edited by Goran; 8th September 2015 at 09:39 PM.
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8th September 2015, 09:36 PM
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You can't really compare the Tesla to a high performance Audi; they're chalk and cheese. They're not better, just different ... shockingly different, in good way. You really do have to experience one for yourself though, they really are a game-changer. I guarantee that whatever your expectations of the experience are, the Tesla will exceed them.
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