A Tesla Model S P85D Spins Its Tyres On The Dyno Because Of Its Insane Torque

The Tesla Model S P85D has been put on a dyno and the torque results are astounding. Watch the car make 864lb ft of twist in this tyre-spinning video

Alex Kersten

28 Dec 2014

According to Tesla, the P85D’s full performance has not yet been realised. Tesla states:

The P85D top speed is currently electronically-limited to 130 mph. In the coming months, we will be able to upgrade the car free of charge to enable a 155 mph top speed. This free update will be available for the lifetime of the car (not limited to the first owner). Additionally, an over-the-air firmware upgrade to the power electronics will improve P85D performance at high speed above what anyone outside Tesla has experienced to date. In other words, the car will be better than you experienced. This free upgrade will be rolled out in the next few months, once full validation is complete.