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

[cptnslo]

Some more runs in this but more ludicrous nomenclature

 

[mpgxsvcd]

Some pretty awesome numbers from Reddit tonight. The old M3P did the 60-130 run in 11.4-11.5 seconds. This new one is shaving almost 2 seconds off that time, and seeing consistent 0-60s in the 2.9X ranges without rollout subtracted is impressive.
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That 1/8 mile is extremely strong. Really good launch on that one but there is still more in that car. It tapers off at the end. That can’t be a fully optimized battery.

 

[HeyMrLee]

It’s odd because I’m getting 3.2 0-60’s (I weigh 180 btw)

 

[Destiny1701]

It’s odd because I’m getting 3.2 0-60’s (I weigh 180 btw)

What Soc, battery warmed? Flat terrain? And US version yes?

 

[cptnslo]

It’s odd because I’m getting 3.2 0-60’s (I weigh 180 btw)

Def need some details and are you using a draggy?

 

[cptnslo]

Another that was shared on Reddit

 

[Gasaraki]

So, can we declare a winner of the internet argument with the Dragy data?

I still need my printed slips. These draggys are all LIES i tell ya. /s

 

[mpgxsvcd]

I still need my printed slips. These draggys are all LIES i tell ya.

Dragy doesn’t lie. Track timing systems do. If you don’t believe me then I submit this track slip as evidence. There is absolutely no way a previous generation Model 3 is trapping at almost 123 mph especially when it is only running 11.17. That just isn’t possible. 120.0 mph is definitely a much more realistic value.

The timing system was accurate at my track but the trap speed sensors were and still are incredibly inaccurate. Dragy is always consistent when it gets the satellite signals.

I trust Dragy results way more than I trust the tracks.

 

[Gasaraki]

Dragy doesn’t lie. Track timing systems do. If you don’t believe me then I submit this track slip as evidence. There is absolutely no way a previous generation Model 3 is trapping at almost 123 mph especially when it is only running 11.17. That just isn’t possible. 120.0 mph is definitely a much more realistic value.

The timing system was accurate at my track but the trap speed sensors were and still are incredibly inaccurate. Dragy is always consistent when it gets the satellite signals.

I trust Dragy results way more than I trust the tracks.

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Tell that to the person that insists on printed slips from drag strips.

 

[P-Lo801]

Dragy doesn’t lie. Track timing systems do. If you don’t believe me then I submit this track slip as evidence. There is absolutely no way a previous generation Model 3 is trapping at almost 123 mph especially when it is only running 11.17. That just isn’t possible. 120.0 mph is definitely a much more realistic value.

The timing system was accurate at my track but the trap speed sensors were and still are incredibly inaccurate. Dragy is always consistent when it gets the satellite signals.

I trust Dragy results way more than I trust the tracks.

I'm curious because I haven't taken my cars to the drag strip since long before dragy's were invented. If track times are inaccurate, why do people (esp some in this forum) insist on going to the track to get their "official" times as stamped proof of quarter mile runs then?

 

[Nabush]

I'm curious because I haven't taken my cars to the drag strip since long before dragy's were invented. If track times are inaccurate, why do people (esp some in this forum) insist on going to the track to get their "official" times as stamped proof of quarter mile runs then?

Maybe to avoid getting into prison after driving at 130mph on the street... ^^

 

[Adam3]

Maybe to avoid getting into prison after driving at 130mph on the street... ^^

 

[P-Lo801]

Maybe to avoid getting into prison after driving at 130mph on the street... ^^

Yeah I typed that one too fast and hit post without putting more context. MY FAULT lol For the record, i am not advocating in any way whatsoever for everyone to get dragy and get their quarter mile times on the streets, or drive all the way to Mexico.

I meant to say, why do people insist on track times as being more official than dragy.

 

[Adam3]

I meant to say, why do people insist on track times as being more official than dragy.

I think it's a stigma that "tried-and-true" drag strips must be more accurate than Dragy's "crazy satellite technology".

 

[P-Lo801]

I think it's a stigma that "tried-and-true" drag strips must be more accurate than Dragy's "crazy satellite technology".

Are there any drag strips that upgraded their timing systems to be just as good as dragy?

 

[mpgxsvcd]

I think it's a stigma that "tried-and-true" drag strips must be more accurate than Dragy's "crazy satellite technology".

If only people knew how inaccurate and vulnerable track timing systems are.

The funny car trap speed record was set earlier this year out of the blue. It is actually the all time highest trap speed ever even over Top Fuel Dragster. It was a few mph faster than any wheel driven car had done the 1,000 ft from a dig before. Nobody had topped 340 mph before and this funny car almost hit 342 mph all of a sudden.

No one questioned whether the timing system was accurate or not. They just automatically assume it is right. I honestly don’t believe that the car all of sudden went several mph faster when nobody had even broken 340 mph for decades.

 

[mpgxsvcd]

Are there any drag strips that upgraded their timing systems to be just as good as dragy?

The issue is that track timing systems can move even after they were calibrated. They might be correct one day and then someone hits the wall at 200+ mph and moves it a fraction of a mm.

If someone moved a satellite you better believe we would know about it.

 

[phantasms]

Dragy doesn’t lie. Track timing systems do. If you don’t believe me then I submit this track slip as evidence. There is absolutely no way a previous generation Model 3 is trapping at almost 123 mph especially when it is only running 11.17. That just isn’t possible. 120.0 mph is definitely a much more realistic value.

The timing system was accurate at my track but the trap speed sensors were and still are incredibly inaccurate. Dragy is always consistent when it gets the satellite signals.

I trust Dragy results way more than I trust the tracks.

I've never seen that before. That's so messed up. I've got to wonder if the track wasn't taking the average speed and took only the speed at the finish.

For those that don't know...

"Mile-Per-Hour Timer
Also known as the speed line, this timer is located 66 feet before the finish line. It records the car’s average speed between it and the finish line. This is the mile per hour figure on your time slip."

Drag Racing 101 - Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park

Burnout BoxThe area just before the starting line that is sprayed down with water, so you can do a quick burnout to warm up the tires or slicks for better… Read More »Drag Racing 101

raceirp.com

 

[P-Lo801]

I've never seen that before. That's so messed up. I've got to wonder if the track wasn't taking the average speed and took only the speed at the finish.

For those that don't know...

"Mile-Per-Hour Timer
Also known as the speed line, this timer is located 66 feet before the finish line. It records the car’s average speed between it and the finish line. This is the mile per hour figure on your time slip."

Drag Racing 101 - Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park

Burnout BoxThe area just before the starting line that is sprayed down with water, so you can do a quick burnout to warm up the tires or slicks for better… Read More »Drag Racing 101

raceirp.com

Why would the official number not be the speed upon crossing the finish line?

 

[phantasms]

Why would the official number not be the speed upon crossing the finish line?

I don’t know why it is that way, but it is. Little known fact for sure.