M3 mid range slow

[MacGreiner]

Even my P3D doesn't match up well against any serious car at speed. From a dead stop - not even close, but anything above 50 rarely turns out well.

 

[ebmcs03]

I was doing 45 miles an hour he pulled up alongside of me And he hammered down then I floored it I was left in the dust .

That’s why. Gas power car still pulls better at speed.

 

[ebmcs03]

Watch Tesla Model 3 Mid Range Hit 60 MPH Quicker Than Advertised

That sucks it’s faster than my LR M3!

I should have saved money and waited.

 

[DrDabbles]

Just “smoked” a WRX STI today. Really funny to hear its engine roaring for launch while still no need to floor my P3D.

Not really a worthwhile comparison. My STI on the other hand, you'd be maybe a quarter of a car ahead until we hit 60, and then I'd just keep pulling. My P3D is very quick, but my STI is crazy fast. But I've also put tens of thousands into modifications on my STI, making it a more reasonable comparison.

 

[Vines]

Tesla model 3 aren't really super fast once you get past 60 or so. Many ICE cars pull harder than the Tesla when a 50 or 60 mph rolling start is given. Also as pointed out, if you were reacting to him launching, there's half a second right there.

 

[jasher926]

Even my P3D doesn't match up well against any serious car at speed. From a dead stop - not even close, but anything above 50 rarely turns out well.

Really? I thought there's a bunch of youtube videos with stock P3Ds smoking all types of cars. I've heard the mid-range seems a little sluggish compared to the dual motor, but wasn't sure how much of a difference.

 

[3laine]

That sucks it’s faster than my LR M3!

I should have saved money and waited.

Test your 0-60 while driving downhill like in the video and you'll get a better time, too.

He also could have had the rollout setting turned on in the Vbox options, which trims a few tenths, as well.

 

[Lozza12]

Having a gearbox helps. The Model 3 does not have one but the Honda does and at 45mph it makes all the difference.

 

[wenkan]

Not really a worthwhile comparison. My STI on the other hand, you'd be maybe a quarter of a car ahead until we hit 60, and then I'd just keep pulling. My P3D is very quick, but my STI is crazy fast. But I've also put tens of thousands into modifications on my STI, making it a more reasonable comparison.

Yes but he had no such chance in a city red light race.

 

[taraquin]

The video is really cool thanks for posting it

Really impressive in wet conditions as well. Was it the 18" or 19"-tires? If I remember correctly the 18" have somewhat worse traction in wet conditions since they are more of a low rolling resistance tire.

 

[sperkin]

You can watch Civics on YouTube beating many cars like a Dodge Viper or Corvettes. Google sleeper civic. Maybe you’ll see a clip of your car.

Also, why are you racing on public roads?