Thought the Tesla Model S Performance and Model X Performance had reached the limit of their acceleration? Think again.
As standard, the two flagship Tesla models are among the fastest-accelerating vehicles on the planet, regardless of class. In fact, the Model S Performance can hit 60 mph (96 km/h) in less than 2.5 seconds while the Model X Performance can reach the same mark in under 3 seconds.
However, Tesla aficionado greentheonly on Twitter has discovered a new software feature the electric automaker has rolled out to customers.
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Known as ‘Cheetah Stance,’ the new feature adjusts the adaptive suspension of the EVs to provide the best possible launch. More specifically, the front suspension is lowered and the damping is optimized when drivers firmly press the brake with their left foot and press and hold the accelerator with their right foot. This will enable ‘Launch Mode’ and the Model S and Model X promise to scurry off the line even quicker than before.
Greentheonly found the new system when searching through forthcoming software updates for the Model S and Model X. It remains to be seen if it will also be introduced to the Model 3 and Model Y Performance, but it seems unlikely as neither of them are available with Tesla’s Adaptive Suspension system.
Just hours after word about this new launch mode surfaced, the first video (found below) has been shared online showing the ‘Cheetah’ mode in action.
Model S/X Performance based on raven get new launch mode.
– To improve traction, Adaptive Suspension performs a "cheetah stance" (lowers the front axle) and adjusts damping. pic.twitter.com/4QNhN50rPX— green (@greentheonly) April 4, 2020