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Old 10-21-2023, 12:15 PM
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C&D short test

Very brief test in print edition, 'half baked' major complain about tranny, needs reprogramming.(apparently that's what new SW should accomplish) Great ride, cornering abilities, inside appointments.
0-60 = 3.9 sec. but because of tranny only 12.5 1/4m. Mentioned ride in Comfort and Sport, nothing about Sport + .
Curious what would happen once I code Race mode.
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0-100 = 9.8
Roadholding .92g.
In small print (just noticed) "the results omit 1 ft rollout of 0.3 sec)
Anyone knows why they do that?
All of our standing-start acceleration times also include rollout, a short period of time (typically about 0.3 second) that we subtract from the acceleration figures. It's a phenomenon that stems from the physics of the timing lights at a drag strip, where a car can be rolling for 12 inches or more before the clock starts. We recently changed our procedure to now use the industry standard 1-foot rollout.

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The more accurate metric would be a 5-60 and a "cold" 0-60. This would set the record straight. Otherwise numbers remain debatable.
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The more accurate metric would be a 5-60 and a "cold" 0-60. This would set the record straight. Otherwise numbers remain debatable.
So C&D has an explanation why , it's on their website. But the point is it's the same for every car they test.
5-60 is worse than expected due to transmission programming they claim.
Apparently, their test car is one of those samples that at least needs readjustment.
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Let's just call 0-60 in 4.2 and 1/4 in 12.4

those has been the best times in this car without taking a major bias into account.
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Let's just call 0-60 in 4.2 and 1/4 in 12.4

those has been the best times in this car without taking a major bias into account.
Subtracting rollout is industry standard practice, it's not bias. What's actually worth noting is that the 0-60 time, whether including rollout or not, is significantly quicker than the claimed 4.6.
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Subtracting rollout is industry standard practice, it's not bias. What's actually worth noting is that the 0-60 time, whether including rollout or not, is significantly quicker than the claimed 4.6.
I'd be also curious if upcoming SW update to transmission and race mode would make it even faster.
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Originally Posted by Dima
Curious what would happen once I code Race mode.
From my time with Race mode, I'm not sure if it'll be any faster 0-60. Biggest differences seem to be driving dynamics being sharper and a heightened keenness for the transmission to drop down gears especially under braking. I also feel like engine breaking increases in Race mode, and it seems to more aggressively charge the 48V battery when off throttle/braking.

Will try and get around to doing a 0-60 run in Sports+ and Race mode, will record in Track Pace and post the outcome. Let us know if you do the same once you've had it coded.

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