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		qbrass on July 19, 2015 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Tesla’s Model S Gets “Ludicrous” Mode, Will Do 0-6... Cars spend most of their time between 0 and 60. It's a good area to optimize.

kllrnohj on July 20, 2015 [–]

Smooth, effortless acceleration is definitely a luxury feature, too. This is exactly why 6 figure luxury sedans often have very powerful V8s, V10s, or even V12s.

Just don't confuse that with being a fast car, at least not around a track.

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