gearchruncher
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Plaid does 0-60 mph in 2.17 or 1.99 with rollout subtracted. That is way less than a 2.38 60-0 mph.
Sorry, I'm using the data from Jason. Up to you to quote your source of 2.17s instead of 2.28. Note the UNPREPPED surface used here for both accel and braking.In a new video from Engineering Explained, Jason Fenske points out that in Motor Trend testing, the Tesla Model S Plaid is listed as accelerating from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in just 2.28 seconds on an unprepared surface, whereas it goes from 60-0 mph in 2.38 seconds. Moreover, it accelerates to that speed in just 98 ft (30 meters), whereas it stops in 104 ft (32 meters).
Plus, as I say, this is purely because of the tire mismatch, and the braking of the S is not great, and the 3 is already better. To have accel and braking balanced on a Model 3 you're going to need to run faster than the Model S can brake- which is 2.38 seconds, with NO ROLLOUT. The M3L will flat out not be a 2.3 second car without rollout, and comparing 1 ft rollout in acceleration to braking to a full stop is just pointless random mixing of numbers.
All of this is super, super pointless to compare on cars with larger rear tires than fronts as well. I can make almost any 400+ HP car accelerate better than it brakes by putting narrow tires on the front. Increasing braking distance does not cause me to be impressed with your acceleration capabilities.
Does the Plaid still out accelerate the brakes when the track pack is used with stickier tires? Then I'd be impressed.