Tesla Debuts New All-Wheel Drive 2015 Model Automobile

The new, all-wheel-drive 2015 Tesla Model S P85D accelerates to 60mph faster than a Ferrari 458 and pulls more Gs in a corner than a Ford Mustang. The D in the Tesla Model S P85D stands for "dual" motor.

Yes, it's the same system coming to the all-wheel-drive Model X. But here's what we didn't expect: 687 lb-ft of torque and a 0-60 MPH run of 3.2 seconds – a full second quicker than the standard P85.

The top-spec Model S, the P85D, comes in at $120k (with both the performance and tech packs required). That gets you two motors: the same biggie-sized one out pack in the standard P85, and then a smaller motor fitted up front. That new motor packs an additional 221 hp into the S, with the rear motor dolling out 470 HP, for a combined 691 HP.

That new motor, along with some associated electronics, puts the curb weight up by 291 pounds for a total of 4,936 pounds. The 85D (non-S) and 60D makes do with a combined 376 hp and 362 lb-ft. But in both cases, they get a 10 mile bump in range (295 and 225, respectively).

Tesla is taking orders on all the D models tonight, with deliveries of the P85D happening before the end of the year and the standard 85 and 60 models coming in February.

Read the full review on Jolapnik.com.