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Tesla has just released an update to version 7 software, which includes "Launch Mode", for improved acceleration off the mark. Improvements are small, & sometimes inconsistent between runs in the Drag Times article. Zero to 100 mph improves by 0.1 second. Time to 60 mph improves by only 0.04 sec.
http://www.dragtimes.com/blog/launch-mode-testing-on-tesla-p90d-ludicrous / Tesla released software update new feature called Launch Mode help car accelerate as quickly as possible release notes new Launch Mode test requires car Max Battery Power Mode Tesla’s Launch Mode operates similarly other performance cars car completely stopped press firmly brake left foot press accelerator completely down right foot release accelerator press down all the way again car displays message Launch Mode Enabled 4 seconds release brake take off Launch Mode procedure feel car loading up power against brakes creaking noises release brakes and go Launch Mode resulted slightly quicker performance numbers previous software release falls short Tesla’s 10.9 1/4 mile performance specifications back to back 0-60 MPH testing with without launch mode engaged enabled best 0-60 MPH time obtained using Launch Mode runs dead even between using Launch Mode not using it wheels car lighter than stock Pulse Speed Design GmbH video below performance comparison table /
