AWD & Performance Price drop? Also... I can configure!

[vletnguyen]

So the P only has the 20s for wheel option now? Wasn't the 18 an option before (although the 20s were a free upgrade you could deselect)

I ordered P without the 20s.. I didnt think it was worth extra $5k (along with spoiler and shiny pedals)

 

[Bruin1996]

I ordered P without the 20s.. I didnt think it was worth extra $5k (along with spoiler and shiny pedals)

I ordered the same base Performance Model 3 (with approval from my wife). Can't wait for my new Tesla!

 

[beachbum77]

Configured just now but I never got an invitation since opting for AWD. Just logged on this evening by chance and there it was. Bam! Sept.- Nov. delivery.

Beavis, had you previously deferred an invite?

 

[beachbum77]

Just placed the order! I randomly checked the website at 1:30am and it was available. Screamed “yes” so loud-woke my gf up. All she said was “did Elon tweet again?”
Anyhow- same details as everyone else.
Sep-Nov delivery. Pearl white AWD!!

Had you previously deferred an invite?

 

[ModelS]

No, on first page it says "Up to 155 MPH" when you select the P, but only if you add the Performance Package does it increase the top speed to 155 MPH.

I wonder if the increased top speed is just a higher speed rating on the 20” tires or if its a drivetrain upgrade.

 

[ModelS]

Does anyone know if the $5K Performance package has physically larger brakes or if they’re just the same brakes painted red

 

[Msjulie]

I want to know as well, the only tire option is 18 or 5k for 20' rims, etc..

 

[arcus]

For those that still cannot see the AWD or Performance options, I have explored it here: The hype gets real

 

[Beavis]

Beavis, had you previously deferred an invite?

Yes, I was offered to configure pretty early even though I ordered online ‘cuz of the Sig. Had to have AWD. I deferred and lost my owner status.

 

[wbhokie]

I ordered P without the 20s.. I didnt think it was worth extra $5k (along with spoiler and shiny pedals)

I did the same thing. I wanted to powder coat my wheels anyway, so just ordering them from TSportline with tires, pedals off of ebay, etc. Ends up being cheaper AND I get a second set of wheels and tires. I only wanted 19" rims and that isn't an option from Tesla on the P.

 

[FlatSix911]

I wonder if the increased top speed is just a higher speed rating on the 20” tires or if its a drivetrain upgrade.

The speed is electronically limited on all models ...

 

[NewTMSMan]

Does anyone know if the $5K Performance package has physically larger brakes or if they’re just the same brakes painted red

No definitive answer I have seen, but someone tweeted to Elon thanking him for adding "Bigger / Better Sport Brakes added" and Elon just replied "You're Welcome". Seems to imply bigger brakes on the P

 

[SMAlset]

So is the 20" wheels going to be like the 21" wheels on the S where the tires die after 3-4,000 miles and require replacement like 3 times a year? And also will your rims to be so close to the pavement that hitting a pothole will destroy the rim like on the S with 21" wheels? I don't get why I can't choose the 18" wheels if I would prefer longer tire life over looking cool.

Also I guess this is a total newsflash to me because I haven't been paying attention, but it seems there is no sunroof available for the 3 at all. Hmm. I love the sunroof on my S. Sigh.

The premium interior comes with the pano roof and you can opt for the standard wheels.

Pano roof is not a sunroof that opens which they said they missed. Me too. Had hoped for SAS and sunroof.

 

[Phillyasian]

So is the 20" wheels going to be like the 21" wheels on the S where the tires die after 3-4,000 miles and require replacement like 3 times a year? And also will your rims to be so close to the pavement that hitting a pothole will destroy the rim like on the S with 21" wheels? I don't get why I can't choose the 18" wheels if I would prefer longer tire life over looking cool.

Also I guess this is a total newsflash to me because I haven't been paying attention, but it seems there is no sunroof available for the 3 at all. Hmm. I love the sunroof on my S. Sigh.

At no time nowhere since the Model 3 unveiling was there ever mention of and openable sunroof, so I'm not sure where you EVER got that idea, especially with the amount of coverage this car has gotten, not to mention the fact that you've been a member of a Tesla forum for over a year!

 

[MorrisonHiker]

At no time nowhere since the Model 3 unveiling was there ever mention of and openable sunroof, so I'm not sure where you EVER got that idea, especially with the amount of coverage this car has gotten, not to mention the fact that you've been a member of a Tesla forum for over a year!

There was talk that the 3 would be available with a metal roof, an all glass roof and a retractable sun roof.

Here's the video that I remember from the unveiling event which mentions the retractable roof:

-Will that front piece of panoramic glass be openable or retractable?
-Up here?
-Yeah.
-Yes. We'll have both available...available as fixed glass or as a metal roof or as a panoramic sunroof type roof.

 

[cbutters]

There was talk that the 3 would be available with a metal roof, an all glass roof and a retractable sun roof.

Here's the video that I remember from the unveiling event which mentions the retractable roof:

At one point it seemed like there were rumors about a solar roof as well. I think even Elon tweeted something about it. Tesla Model 3 will probably have a solar roof option – maybe even ‘deployable’, says CEO Elon Musk

 

[Phillyasian]

There was talk that the 3 would be available with a metal roof, an all glass roof and a retractable sun roof.

Here's the video that I remember from the unveiling event which mentions the retractable roof:

My apologies then! It will be interesting to see if that ever comes to fruition.

 

[MorrisonHiker]

My apologies then! It will be interesting to see if that ever comes to fruition.

Probably not any time soon, considering we really haven't heard much about it since that first night. Perhaps the Tesla driver had incorrect information or it was dropped as a cost-cutting measure. I could see them offering it as an option in a year or so, once they have caught up with initial orders.

 

[Beavis]

Ah, you want a retractable sunroof, like the Pano on the S. Tesla doesn’t have that for the 3. You’re right. Not a deal breaker for me at all. The motor on my S started kujunking the day after the 4 year warranty expired. $1,600 to fix for something I open maybe twice a year. I declined to fix it and just never open it.