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Tesla is making an electric car that's as fast as a Ferrari

0-60mph in 2.5 seconds, with five seats and four doors

Tesla is making an electric car that's as fast as a Ferrari
24 August 2016

What costs $135,000 (£102,080), runs on a 100 kWh electric battery, has a range of 613 km and can accelerate from 0-60mph in 2.5 seconds?

Anyone with the answer, 'the Tesla Model S P100D' - the points are yours. 

The electric car company has shown off its latest model of futuristic vehicle, which sports the third fastest acceleration time of any production vehicle ever. From a car with four doors. And five adult seats. And room for two kids as well. Seriously - you put the car in 'Ludicrous mode' press the accelerator and experience speeds that people usually have to spend the better part of half a million quid to feel. 

Here's how the Model S P100D measures up with the fastest cars of the modern age. 

Porsche 918 Spyder

0-60mph: 2.2 seconds


LaFerrari

0-60mph: 2.4 seconds


Tesla Model S P100D (with Ludicrous upgrade)

0-60mph: 2.5 seconds


Bugatti Veyron

0-60mph: 2.5 seconds


Porsche 911 Turbo S

0-60mph: 2.5 seconds


McLaren P1

0-60mph: 2.6 seconds


Audi R8 V10 Plus

0-60mph: 2.6 seconds


Lamborghini Aventador SV

0-60mph: 2.6 seconds


Porsche 911 Carrera Turbo S

0-60mph: 2.7 seconds


Nissan GT-R

0-60mph: 2.7 seconds