As expected, Tesla Motors has introduced an all-wheel-drive version of its electric Model S sedan.
The new top performance trim, known as the P85D, uses separate electric motors to drive the front and rear axles.
The extra torque and power distribution across all four wheels allows the car to get from zero to 60 mph in 3.2 seconds, with a higher top speed. The impressive acceleration stat is better than a Ferrari 458 Italia and just a fraction of a second longer than the Dodge Challenger Hellcat and Chevrolet Corvette Z06.
Aside from the obvious handling improvements and performance gains, the system is also said to be more efficient. Drivers can expect approximately 10 extra miles of range, bringing the total range up to 275 miles.
Buyers will be able to pick up the P85D in December, while the lesser 60D and 85D will arrive in February.
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