Model 3 confirmed to be 0-60 in 4.8 secs?

[osubuckeyes88]

Wasn't sure if this has been discussed yet but looks like motor trend has the new speed for the model 3. Thoughts?

 

[Kenypowa]

Wasn't sure if this has been discussed yet but looks like motor trend has the new speed for the model 3. Thoughts?

Not much. Tesla is underselling the Model 3 by self-lowering the EPA rated range by about 20 miles and by 0.3 seconds 0-60 mph time. Model 3 owners should be happy.

 

[osubuckeyes88]

Does anyone have a list of vehicles that this now competes against?

 

[ölbrenner]

Does anyone have a list of vehicles that this now competes against?

Right here:

 

[YAY23]

Actually, I heard that the Model 3 was supposed to have 0-60 time of 3.21. Not saying that is true, it's just what I heard.

 

[03DSG]

Wasn't sure if this has been discussed yet but looks like motor trend has the new speed for the model 3. Thoughts?

You have a link or source to this?

 

[WileyTheMan]

You have a link or source to this?

Saw it mentioned here: Tesla Model 3: 2018 Motor Trend Car of the Year Finalist - Motor Trend

But there are so many variables that can affect performance of a vehicle, I'm not surprised. Not to mention Tesla's conservative presentation of this car in general.

 

[JeffK]

The real question is what will be the 0-60 mph in the non-performance dual motor configuration and how will it compare to a BMW M3?

 

[03DSG]

Found it.

Tesla Model 3: 2018 Motor Trend Car of the Year Finalist - Motor Trend

 

[osubuckeyes88]

The real question is what will be the 0-60 mph in the non-performance dual motor configuration and how will it compare to a BMW M3?

I thought it was 4.8?

 

[Etna]

The real question is what will be the 0-60 mph in the non-performance dual motor configuration and how will it compare to a BMW M3?

FWIW, I have calculated the Model 3 video on the Freemont test track at 0-60 mph in 3.6 sec (fairly confident within 0.1 sec accuracy) but who knows what configuration. If I had to make a guess, it would be the "non-performance" dual-motor without software limitation.

Possible Performance Model 3 sighting?

 

[aronth5]

I thought it was 4.8?

Yes Motor Trend's result was 4.8 but that was on the single motor not the dual motor AWD version. Jeffk was asking about the latter.

 

[insaneoctane]

I just read these specs. BIG SMILE

 

[EinSV]

Passing acceleration — 2.1 seconds 45-65 mph — is even more impressive.

Tesla Model 3: 2018 Motor Trend Car of the Year Finalist - Motor Trend

Here are a few “comparables”:

2017 BMW 330i — 2.8
2017 Audi A4 2.0 T Quattro — 2.7
2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia — 2.4

Total smackdown.

Model 3 also did fantastic on the MT figure 8 test for handling, tying for top honors among the leading ICE sedans in its class:

2017 Model 3 — 25.7 sec
2017 A4 2.0T Quattro 25.7 sec
2017 BMW 330i 26.1 sec
2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia 26.8 sec

http://www.motortrend.com/cars/alfa...jaguar-xe-lexus-is-200t-volvo-s60-comparison/

 

[igotzzoom]

So for all intents and purposes, it's a 5-flat 0-60 car.

 

[bswn1]

I believe MT generally discounts for roll-out, but I haven't read the article so they may have addressed this. This would be about ~5 sec 0-60 without roll-out which is what Tesla advertises.

 

[e-FTW]

Passing acceleration — 2.1 seconds 45-65 mph — is even more impressive.

Tesla Model 3: 2018 Motor Trend Car of the Year Finalist - Motor Trend

Here are a few “comparables”:

2017 BMW 330i — 2.8
2017 Audi A4 2.0 T Quattro — 2.7
2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia — 2.4

Total smackdown.

Model 3 also did fantastic on the MT figure 8 test for handling, tying for top honors among the leading ICE sedans in its class:

2017 Model 3 — 25.7 sec
2017 A4 2.0T Quattro 25.7 sec
2017 BMW 330i 26.1 sec
2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia 26.8 sec

Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. BMW 330i vs. Audi A4 vs. Mercedes-Benz C300 vs. Cadillac ATS vs. Jaguar XE vs. Lexus IS 200t vs. Volvo S60

This is the beauty of electric motors and no transmission: while other cars are fetching a lower gear, the EV is already passing, because instant response. I cannot get enough of it myself.

 

[e-FTW]

I did not expect the handling figures to be so great. Makes some sense with the low center of gravity, but it also confirms good tires and suspension setup. Awesome!

 

[MogWV]

I believe MT generally discounts for roll-out, but I haven't read the article so they may have addressed this. This would be about ~5 sec 0-60 without roll-out which is what Tesla advertises.

Tesla discounts for rollout as well per the performance disclaimer at the bottom of the design studio.

 

[AUSinator]

Motor Trent 4.8s is bs because they also said the p100d does 2.28s but on the drag strips and according to drag times the best it will do is 2.5s to 60. So take this with a grain of salt.