Tesla Model S P85D

[thstone]

The horsepower races have been over for quite awhile and anything over 400-450hp is useless on the street. Plus, how long does the battery last at full power? A big battery and an electric motor isn't anything special, its just a bigger Prius.

But then, I don't understand why the 918 doesn't simply have a 700hp V-8 either.

[Porsche9]

Originally Posted by thstone

The horsepower races have been over for quite awhile and anything over 400-450hp is useless on the street. Plus, how long does the battery last at full power? A big battery and an electric motor isn't anything special, its just a bigger Prius.

But then, I don't understand why the 918 doesn't simply have a 700hp V-8 either.

Not a huge fan of the plugin cars but this is one I certainly could live with. A Pruis and the like are just dreadful cars to drive. I'm going to be one of those guys 40 years from now still driving an ICE. When I can't drive myself anymore at least I'll be able to get around in an autonomous car.

[JayG]

Originally Posted by thstone

The horsepower races have been over for quite awhile and anything over 400-450hp is useless on the street. Plus, how long does the battery last at full power? A big battery and an electric motor isn't anything special, its just a bigger Prius.

But then, I don't understand why the 918 doesn't simply have a 700hp V-8 either.

I would disagree with you a bit Tom.
The Tesla is far more than a "bigger Prius"

Computer controlled electric motors give instant torque and the computer manages it so there is no or extremely little wheelspin so you get maximum power to the road