Whoops!
While people are still filing their way into the building where Elon Musk will “unveil the D”, it looks like word just trickled out a bit early by way of a broken news embargo.
We’re at the event and will report back on the news as it breaks, but here’s what we (think we) know so far. This info appears to have been based on a pre-briefing, and the page has just been pulled down — so stay tuned as the details develop…
- As we pieced together last week, the “D” stands for “Dual Motor” — or all-wheel drive.
- There will be three new models, all based on the company’s Model S: the 60D, 85D, and highest-end P85D. The 60D and 85D are tuned for distance, while the P85D is turned for performance. No word on pricing of any of the above just yet.
- And by performance, we mean crazy performance. The P85D is said to go from 0 to 60 in 3.2 seconds. That makes it one of the fastest sedans in the world
- The cars won’t be self-driving, but they will be the first to introduce autonomous functionality to Tesla’s lineup. According to the early report, the new models will be able to read speed limit signs, warn the driver when they’re drifting from their lane, automatically brake when you’re barreling toward someone’s rear end, and automatically change lanes when the driver users their turn signal.
- Because they require a new sensor array, the new autonomy features are not compatible with older Model S.
- The highest end model, the P85D, is said to start shipping in December; the 60D/85D, meanwhile, will go out in February of next year.
Story developing as the event occurs…
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