Model 3 Highland Performance/Plaid Speculation [Car announced 04.23.2024]

[milesr3]

Hmm, though interestingly both power limits are considerably above what Tesla claims the new M3P to be capable of.

I guess that would indicate there is room for a ludicrous upgrade if they're willing to 'uncork' the top end.

What Tesla is claiming is conservative* and both Panasonic and LG variants will already be uncorked - the previous M3Ps are. Jason Camissa's video confirmed that the '24 is now battery limited.

*I think they've been forced to provide a HP spec with the '24 M3P because the previous method of summing the peak motor power now exceeds the max battery discharge power, so they needed a different number. They didn't choose 415kw/557hp and 430kw/577hp. And of course they now sell the same car with two different battery packs at the same time. There will be a performance difference.

In the past, the '21/'22 M3P with the Panasonic battery was rated at 506hp based on sum of peak motor power and could achieve this in everyday driving with 70% SoC and above. There were no lawsuits! For various reasons I think they've simply reverted to this number for the Panasonic '24 M3P (rounded up/down to 510/500hp) and reduced it by a worst case 30kW/40hp for the LG.

 

[12B4A]

Car really looks good in all colors ...

https://www.reddit.com/r/TeslaModel3/comments/1cde7ml/today_was_a_great_day

I'm not a big fan of the Ludicrous badge on the back. Good to know it can be removed easily.

 

[oreobbq]

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I'm not a big fan of the Ludicrous badge on the back. Good to know it can be removed easily.

Could be a bonus feature. The lift provides a lil bit of extra downforce.

 

[JimShaw]

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I'm not a big fan of the Ludicrous badge on the back. Good to know it can be removed easily.

Yes, good to know.

I'll probably keep it on for a short time then take it off

 

[StuntDouble]

Yes, good to know.

I'll probably keep it on for a short time then take it off

I’m going to tie dental floss around it, tie the other end to a tree, and remove it on a 0-60 launch. Just like a loose tooth and the old doorknob trick.

 

[eesmjus]

is Tesla still using red brake covers still on brakes? Think I remember reading some where they don't use Brembo anymore?

 

[terranx]

is Tesla still using red brake covers still on brakes? Think I remember reading some where they don't use Brembo anymore?

Don't think that change was ever made to the model 3.

 

[musculobog]

I live in Europe and as a matter of principle I will never buy this car as long as it being sold with way less hp for the same price as in the States. Like, what are we, the town's idiots? I don't want the trash version of the car, no thanks.

 

[brianman]

I don't want the trash version of the car, no thanks.

A bit of an overstatement.

 

[mpgxsvcd]

I live in Europe and as a matter of principle I will never buy this car as long as it being sold with way less hp for the same price as in the States. Like, what are we, the town's idiots? I don't want the trash version of the car, no thanks.

The truth is that the Horsepower number Tesla states is absurd anyway. A 4,050 lb car isn’t running 11.4s for the 1/4 mile with 430 HP which is what the EPA number was for the previous generation. The real number is closer to 535 HP to the wheels. I have seen 601 HP at the battery before.

 

[Street_Tuna]

The truth is that the Horsepower number Tesla states is absurd anyway. A 4,050 lb car isn’t running 11.4s for the 1/4 mile with 430 HP which is what the EPA number was for the previous generation. The real number is closer to 535 HP to the wheels. I have seen 601 HP at the battery before.

More than likely the lower power quote is there for regulatory reasons. I for one will be surprised if there is a performance difference.

 

[15mpg]

No quarter mile times yet? Wonder what the reasoning is

 

[Pbaker609]

Looks like we have our first price increase already

 

[msb175]

yep. up by $1k.

 

[m3boost]

white interior price cut to 1k

 

[wook]

So ultra red just effectively went up 7500 8500
edit: math

 

[GreenHokie]

So ultra red just effectively went up 7500 8500
edit: math

Sweet! The value of my launch day Ultra Red order/vehicle just went up by $8500!!
I’m sure my excitement will turn into anguish in 10-12 months, when Tesla does one of their infamous/predictable price adjustments and drops the M3P price by $4000 below the launch day price.

 

[brianman]

white interior price cut to 1k

Hm, time to check if my price updated...

Base +$1k
White Interior -$0.5k

so price up $500 vs my order.

 

[Jeremy3292]

It’ll drop again once they make enough of them and the LR trim

 

[reef12344]

White looks good too ...

https://twitter.com/x/status/1783843446840590722