R2 Launch Mode demo by Wassym -- 0-60 in 3.45s. Coming to R2 in next OTA update

[Mos Eisley]

0-60 in 3.45s

100mph in 6.99 & 1/4 mile in 11.33

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[Eric9610]

That's awesome for the 300 customers. Where are our R2's? So many people with confirmed orders and no VINS.

 

[Mos Eisley]

That's awesome for the 300 customers. Where are our R2's? So many people with confirmed orders and no VINS.

 

[cwq93r]

That's awesome for the 300 customers. Where are our R2's? So many people with confirmed orders and no VINS.

I’ve had a VIN. No delivery date though. Have there been any deliveries lately?

 

[Apprunner]

If this is without rollout, then its about the same as the MYP. Great job Rivian.

 

[kurtlikevonnegut]

Very interesting. As I recall, the original R1 quad was 0-60 in 3 seconds flat but had a 1/4 mile of 11.6.

R2 is a half second slower to 60 but quicker through the 1/4 mile. It reiterates what we've heard about how hard the R2 pulls from 60-80.

 

[shamoo]

I haven't followed the R2 too closely. Is the max speed limited to 130?

I remember early R1 Quad videos showed a higher top speed, but we didn't get it due to limitations (113mph or something). And I also don't remember if with the new launch mode in R1, does it allow you to temporarily go faster than 113?

Wonder if the R2 will also be limited.

 

[Mos Eisley]

I haven't followed the R2 too closely. Is the max speed limited to 130?

I remember early R1 Quad videos showed a higher top speed, but we didn't get it due to limitations (113mph or something). And I also don't remember if with the new launch mode in R1, does it allow you to temporarily go faster than 113?

Wonder if the R2 will also be limited.

R2 is limited to 130.

 

[DuoRivians]

Hopefully, launch mode will be less harsh on the R2’s half shafts

 

[NY_Rob]

Hopefully, launch mode will be less harsh on the R2’s half shafts

R2 uses the "standard" type of CV Joint half shaft, should be trouble free.

 

[bnolan]

What is the point of this and that whole animated UI? Is it just for racing?

Personally I’d rather see them spending more time on more useful software features like text integration with iOS, adding more apps to Connect+ or knocking items off their Coming Soon checklist:

“The following features are expected soon via a subsequent OTA update”

• Rivian Assistant
• Gear Guard suite
• Vehicle hotspot
• Garage door opener

 

[Eric9610]

I wonder if they are holding cars till the new updated is available to cover the missing items. This would have a huge experience diff for not current owners. They should have had an option to request car now with current software or wait for updated version.

 

[Apprunner]

Never been a fan of the launch modes. Don't see the point. Just give us the full juice when we are sitting at a light on autohold. We should see the max potential 0-60 just flooring it at a light. Launch mode is just dumb unless you have adjustable suspension that can get you max traction.

 

[R1Thrilled]

What is the point of this and that whole animated UI? Is it just for racing?

Personally I’d rather see them spending more time on more useful software features like text integration with iOS, adding more apps to Connect+ or knocking items off their Coming Soon checklist:

“The following features are expected soon via a subsequent OTA update”

• Rivian Assistant
• Gear Guard suite
• Vehicle hotspot
• Garage door opener

Proof that no matter what you do, you can’t please everyone.

 

[sparked]

What is the point of this and that whole animated UI? Is it just for racing?

To get people who really want a RAD Tri Motor R2X into a launch edition instead?

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