Tesla Model S overheats tackling Nürburgring

If the car had not overheated [1], it might have done it in 9 min.... I am sure this was a P85, which means it's 100k+, roughly the same price as an M5. The current M5 can run the ring in less than 8 min [2], and in far better luxury [3]. I agree with Iain's comment, "the Model S is the future of the automobile. Maybe not this year or next or even in 10 years". I think we hackers love the story, the tech, the underdog, the CEO, it hits on every level of interest. That doesn't change the fact that the car is _very_ expensive for what you get and still has a lot of teething problems.

That said, I am on Tesla's side, and look forward to buying another one.. when the dreams catch up with reality.

[1] The title is not misleading, it likely did overheated. It just has a very slick system to deal with it. Even though it was the "hottest" day in Germany, he was routinely getting passed by IC cars. They had no problems with the heat or the abuse.

[2] 98: BMW M5 7:55.00 (http://fastestlaps.com/tracks/nordschleife.html)

[3] I drove a Model S P85 for a week. I have owned a 2010 M5. Even the 5 year old M5 had better comfort and luxury then the Model S (minus the big glare producing screen). The current M5 is leaps beyond that.

With a lot more details than the summary at ecomento!

Reduced power mode on a racing circuit is, to put it mildly, not very good.