Tesla Model S P100D sets new record with 10.72-sec quarter mile after ‘Ludicrous+’ software update

With the introduction of the P100D with Ludicrous mode, Tesla’s Model S officially became a ’10-second-car’ – a common term used to refer to a car that can run a quarter-mile in 10.999 or less. Since the launch in September 2016, P100D owners have been slowly working through that 10 seconds and have now significantly improved the time on the dragstrip.

The vehicle’s previous record was a 10.76-second run achieved a few weeks after the release of the vehicle. It’s also a record for any stock 4-door sedan since Tesla’s Model S is alone with only 2-door supercars in the 10-second car list (see list below).

We haven’t seen a good quarter-mile run since the release of the ‘Ludicrous+’ software update that unleashed more power in the Tesla Model S P100d. Last week, someone achieved a 0-60mph acceleration in 2.389-sec, but no quarter-mile.

It appears that no one has officially recorded a 10.6 second, which Tesla CEO Elon Musk says is possible since the update.

Of course, perfect conditions are needed to achieve it and P100D owners are getting closer. In their latest attempt at the Palm Beach International Raceway, DragTimes managed to record a new record: 10.72 seconds.

That’s the new time to beat.

At 10.6 seconds, Tesla’s Model S would work its way up the list of quickest cars and join the Ferrari 488, Audi R8 V10 Plus and Lamborghini Huracán at 10.6.

Here’s a comprehensive list of 10-second car via wikipedia:

By 1/4 mile or 400 metre times (11 seconds or less)