07-02-2017 19:21 via uk.news.yahoo.com

Tesla Model S P100D just hit a ridiculous record in new speed test

The Tesla Model S P100D has hit a new acceleration record, according to a recent test by Motor Trend . The test was performed in Tesla's "full-on Ludicrous Easter egg mode," and saw the car hit 60mph in 2.28 seconds. According to Motor Trend , that makes it the first production car to reach 60mph in under 2.3 seconds, beating out the Porsche 911 Turbo S and Ferrari La Ferrari.  SEE ALSO: Tesla cleared in investigation of fatal Autopilot crash A software update last December allowed the S P1
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