Elon says AWD and Perf orders start at end of next week!

[ohmman]

One of my comments....sure.

But there was one moved that has me scratching my head as to why.

Oh well.

I think I just fixed that. An error on my part, sorry. Sometimes it's hard to keep up with response chains properly.

 

[jelloslug]

My Prius scrapes on my driveway too, but neither the 3 nor the S do.

My wife’s Prius did that too until I took the little wheel well spoilers off.

 

[EVnut]

What do folks suppose happened to the plan of AWD and SAS being tied together? Try as I might, I still can't figure out why they'd make two versions of the coil suspension, and then a third one when SAS comes out.

I'm one of the folks who was thrilled with the idea of bundling AWD and SAS... assuming that the bundle would be cheaper than the individual upgrades. I've never wanted P, but I sure want D and SAS!

Looks like I'll have to console myself with D for the time being. I've put off my configuration to wait for D... No way I'm waiting for an undisclosed time in 2019 for SAS.

 

[Ketchups]

So.... performance--- 0-60mph ?

I highly doubt Tesla will design the model 3 performance to compete against the P100D, Roadster2.0, and Rimac. But you guys can dream all you want.

I expect the Model 3 Performance 0-60mph to be in the 3 - 3.7 seconds range.

 

[RubberToe]

Wonder if there is gonna be some bling that will differentiate the AWD/Performance model from the LR commoner vehicles. There's gotta be something that will show show off that I got the more fancy AWD/Perf model..

Easy one: Everyone lined up at the stoplight that you launch from will be eating the electron exhaust from your tailpipes while they wonder what is wrong with their plain Model 3 LR.

RT

 

[xav-]

So.... performance--- 0-60mph ?

I say at least half a sec quicker than the bmw m3. So 3.4 sec.

 

[xav-]

Nope. It will still be nearish to the RWD 310 miles. Remember, the front motor is the smaller one AND the one that increases the range at highway speeds.

The 3PD will have 310-315.

The 3D will be 320-330.

That 310 mile range reflect the aero wheels. I know I have the 19 inch wheels and it’s very tough to get 235w per mile.

A performance 3 will require 19 or 20 high performance tires. I will be surprised if you get 310!

 

[shrspeedblade]

I suspect I'll get my VIN the day before they roll all this out....
Probably better not to have the temptation I guess.

I wonder if the 18s will fit or you'll need the 19s at least to fit over the brakes? The Model S PD cars can be ordered with the stock 19s.

 

[drawfour]

What do folks suppose happened to the plan of AWD and SAS being tied together? Try as I might, I still can't figure out why they'd make two versions of the coil suspension, and then a third one when SAS comes out.

Every time I mentioned SAS/AWD, I tried to be careful to call out that Elon said "SAS is tied to AWD", he didn't say "SAS and AWD are tied to each other". That just means you can't get SAS without also getting AWD, but he never said that all AWDs would have SAS. He was careful in his wording, and that is showing to be the case

I wanted SAS, but the AWD is what I want more. Hoping my invite to configure comes soon so I can get it rolling with an AWD config.

 

[kengchang]

What do folks suppose happened to the plan of AWD and SAS being tied together? Try as I might, I still can't figure out why they'd make two versions of the coil suspension, and then a third one when SAS comes out.

I'm one of the folks who was thrilled with the idea of bundling AWD and SAS... assuming that the bundle would be cheaper than the individual upgrades. I've never wanted P, but I sure want D and SAS!

Looks like I'll have to console myself with D for the time being. I've put off my configuration to wait for D... No way I'm waiting for an undisclosed time in 2019 for SAS.

Perhaps it's harder to automated SAS install so they are skipping it for now

 

[mikevbf]

Every time I mentioned SAS/AWD, I tried to be careful to call out that Elon said "SAS is tied to AWD", he didn't say "SAS and AWD are tied to each other". That just means you can't get SAS without also getting AWD, but he never said that all AWDs would have SAS. He was careful in his wording, and that is showing to be the case

I wanted SAS, but the AWD is what I want more. Hoping my invite to configure comes soon so I can get it rolling with an AWD config.

 

[NewTMSMan]

I say at least half a sec quicker than the bmw m3. So 3.4 sec.

I am going to guess AWD 0-60 in 4.8s and P in 3.6s (same as Model S 100D uncorked).

 

[commasign]

There's been a lot of negative press in recent weeks. A sub-3 second Model 3 Performance could be helpful in getting some positive coverage.

 

[pnd4pnd]

Anyone think the performance model could have nice seats (recaro??) The current ones just don't seem appropriate for a performance car.

 

[voip-ninja]

Anyone think the performance model could have nice seats (recaro??) The current ones just don't seem appropriate for a performance car.

The current ones aren’t appropriate for a luxury car either.

 

[Venomized]

I just configured almost 2 weeks ago. If I have no vin# yet and willing to upgrade to a higher model, why does Tesla need to take. down payment and deposit and penalize me. It’s not like they can’t turn it over to the next person in line to configure.

 

[Mountain]

MyTesla now shows that the AWD is configurable mid 2018, and that the SR battery is configurable 2019, which was as it was previously, but I think newly added to the SR option is that it seems to point out that this is with RWD as opposed to an option for AWD. So I wonder if AWD will only ever be an option with the LR battery.

 

[kengchang]

MyTesla now shows that the AWD is configurable mid 2018, and that the SR battery is configurable 2019, which was as it was previously, but I think newly added to the SR option is that it seems to point out that this is with RWD as opposed to an option for AWD. So I wonder if AWD will only ever be an option with the LR battery.

Pretty sure AWD will be available in SR once Tesla starts making SR

 

[Petra]

The current ones aren’t appropriate for a luxury car either.

Eh, I'm not complaining... They're better than the seats in my S and, based on the three examples I've been in, seem better than the non-M Package seats in my old E90.

 

[drawfour]

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As I said. SAS is linked to dual motor config. You can't get it with RWD. But dual motor config does not have to come with SAS. Elon has never stated that AWD would come with SAS, only that SAS would only come with AWD. He didn't even imply it.