Tesla Plans to Make Ludicrous Mode Even Crazier
It appears Tesla’s Ludicrous Mode can go even quicker.
The American automaker’s CEO, Elon Musk, is teasing a “Ludicrous Easter egg” that will uncork the full performance of Tesla P100D vehicles with Ludicrous Mode. In a series of tweets, Musk gave small clues on what the Easter egg will be, suggesting that it will improve zero-to-60 time but it won’t be a significant change.
Following up on Musk’s tweet, DragTimes told the CEO that it is hosting a Tesla shootout on Sunday, November 13 at Palm Beach International Raceway in Florida. Musk replied saying that an early access release might be ready by then, which means those attending could see even quicker quarter-mile times.
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He also added that this isn’t the so-called Plaid, saying that its reserved for the next-generation Roadster. Of course Plaid and Ludicrous all pay homage to the movie Spaceballs. Lastly, there’s also a reference to The Princess Bride, with Musk saying Ludicrous Mode is not actually left-handed, which means Tesla could have been sandbagging all along. You can learn more about the reference by watching the scene below.
Forgot to mention there will be a P100D Ludicrous Easter egg soon that uncorks the full performance
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 4, 2016
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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