I feel I might be better off with a Model S P100D with the Ludicrous option.

Just to confirm, you're looking at used cars, not new ones?

 

That’s right a used example. Probably a 2017-2019 car

 

I would consider a Performance Model 3. Smaller, lighter, nimbler and still very quick.

 

My question is how does fair on public roads and circuit against its competitors? Obviously a very heavy vehicle at 2200 kgs, I'm wondering if the Tesla's handling leaves a lot to be desired, and thus obliterated by the competition?

Not really concerned about practicalities, my Model S will simply be a toy.

Just DON'T race on our streets please.

 

Depends on where your streets are. I’m guessing you’re not in England?

 

My question is how does fair on public roads and circuit against its competitors?

Wait, what? You know that in the UK they will crush your car for racing on public roads, right?

 

I like your sense of humour! I’ve had many a performance car here in England and I’ve never ever heard of owners having their cars crushed for speeding…and I’ve been caught quite a few times

 

You need to decide on your end needs. None of those cars are anything alike except they're fast and/or can handle being driven in a sport manner. Tesla isn't even a choice when comparing this group of vehicles, or the other vehicles aren't even a choice when Tesla is being discussed. Apples and oranges.

 

Im trying to compare. The P100D is a performance car, so is an Audi R8 albeit the ingredients are very different in what makes them performance cars. I’m trying to find out the capabilities and road manners of the P100D vs the likes of other cars with similar accelerative abilities

 

...a Model S P100D with the Ludicrous option....

My question is how does fair on public roads and circuit against its competitors? Obviously a very heavy vehicle at 2200 kgs, I'm wondering if the Tesla's handling leaves a lot to be desired, and thus obliterated by the competition?

It's competent. It is heavy, but all of that weight is below the floor (instead of up high in an engine), so it's very, very well planted.

The second half of this video presents one automotive journalist's thoughts on the handling:

If you were thinking about racing it on a track, the major achilles heal of these cars is that the cooling system can't keep up. After a couple laps, the battery will get too warm, and the car will start pulling power to keep it from overheating. If you want something to race on the track, get a more modern Model 3 Performance, or one of the new Model S Performance. The cooling systems in those cars are better than in the old cars.

 

Thanks for the link I did see that video a while back. I was pleasantly surprised by his review of the P100D and that’s what kick started my interest in that particular model. I was hoping to hear back from any owners of P100D s on here whom have previously or maybe currently own other high performance sports or super cars that could compare like for like.

As for track days in the car, yes I did hear the battery can become rather warm and thus certain safety measures reduce the performance. Track days aren’t really my think, possibly the odd trip to the drag strip but that would be very infrequently. How does the P100D cope with being driven hard on public roads? Will the same safety measures be deployed as on track and the available power curtailed?

 

Depends on where your streets are. I’m guessing you’re not in England?

Earth.

I like your sense of humour! I’ve had many a performance car here in England and I’ve never ever heard of owners having their cars crushed for speeding…and I’ve been caught quite a few times

Watch: Street racer's Honda Civic sent to the metal shredder

This is the moment a car used for street racing in Birmingham was shredded as part of West Midlands Police's fight against illegal cruising events.

www.expressandstar.com

@garsh and most others are helpful. @garsh further keeps the peace.

OP, I wish you luck on your streets. Just don't kill anyone or some animal. I'm sure you can handle financial consequences.

 

Earth.

Watch: Street racer's Honda Civic sent to the metal shredder

This is the moment a car used for street racing in Birmingham was shredded as part of West Midlands Police's fight against illegal cruising events.

www.expressandstar.com

@garsh and most others are helpful. @garsh further keeps the peace.

OP, I wish you luck on your streets. Just don't kill anyone or some animal. I'm sure you can handle financial consequences.

I've had many a duel over the past thirty years of driving and never have I had an issue. I'm not into this nanny state nonsense of obeying laws that I simply disagree with based on others inability to drive safely at speed and thus cause speed limits in specific parts of the country to be lowered. As said, I've never caused or been involved in an accident due to duelling with another driver, I know my limits, I don't exceed them and I chose my battles accordingly. Most of the time when I care to drive spiritedly I do so without chasing or racing another driver.

As for the the crushing of the Civic in the link you provided, the car was not crushed due to street racing but because it was uninsured and the driver failed to claim it. These are the usual circumstances for a vehicle being crushed in the U.K. not for racing or speeding!