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

[milesr3]

"New Performance 4th gen drive unit can deliver:

+22% continuous power​

+32% peak power​

+16% peak torque​

compared to previous Model 3 Performance".

Which must be a comparison between the new 4D2 and old 3D1 motor, not between 4D2 and 3D6. The US cars are going to be faster!

 

[Lolo780]

Yea, it isn’t even close to what I expected. I still ordered one anyway. It is cheaper than what I already have because it gets the tax credit. I might even test them side by side. I wonder if this new one will actually be slower than the old one with weight reductions?

Are you going to swap wheels and pull weight out of the new car?

 

[terranx]

Big ooof. Hopefully the top end is better

The twitter post says

“New Performance 4th gen drive unit can deliver:

+22% continuous power
+32% peak power
+16% peak torque

compared to previous Model 3 Performance. All with lower total energy consumption!”

Sounds like it would hold the peak 22% longer? So probably reasonable acceleration to 100mph or so. And maybe a slower taper.

But doesn’t sound like it’s getting a plaid like curve sadly

 

[whoosierdaddy]

"New Performance 4th gen drive unit can deliver:

+22% continuous power​

+32% peak power​

+16% peak torque​

compared to previous Model 3 Performance".

Which must be a comparison between the new 4D2 and old 3D1 motor, not between 4D2 and 3D6. The US cars are going to be faster!

@eivissa Does this line up with what you've calculated already?

 

[Apprunner]

The twitter post says

“New Performance 4th gen drive unit can deliver:

+22% continuous power
+32% peak power
+16% peak torque

compared to previous Model 3 Performance. All with lower total energy consumption!”

Sounds like it would hold the peak 22% longer? So probably reasonable acceleration to 100mph or so. And maybe a slower taper.

But doesn’t sound like it’s getting a plaid like curve sadly

Nowhere near Plaid in performance...but also price. This thing is a great upgrade for the price. $53k is really good value

 

[Sweed269]

I want a Street mode that has everything in track mode, but doesn't turn on all the extra cooling. I also want it to be switchable on the fly.

 

[whoosierdaddy]

The hype is real

 

[Lolo780]

I want a Street mode that has everything in track mode, but doesn't turn on all the extra cooling. I also want it to be switchable on the fly.

That might be possible from the Commander. Request that feature.

 

[M-71]

What was the tesla official value 0-100 for the previous M3P in europe?

3.3 sec

 

[terranx]

Nowhere near Plaid in performance...but also price. This thing is a great upgrade for the price. $53k is really good value

No I wasn’t expecting actual plaid power. Was more hoping the shape of the power curve would resemble a plaid (ie nearly flat to top speed)

 

[cptnslo]

I guess my mobile service guy was correct that they wouldn’t push it enough to be faster than the MS non plaid

 

[M-71]

2.9/3.1(EU) is still a bit underwhelming IMHO, a Model S Dual Motor is faster. The price is perfect though.

 

[Apprunner]

I guess my mobile service guy was correct that they wouldn’t push it enough to be faster than the MS non plaid

I'd be surprised if it in the upper 10s range for the quarter. This is looking like a low 11s car. I'm still hoping they have a "1 more thing" by releasing a Ludicrous version later

 

[Knightshade]

It’s with rollout subtracted

Tesla always lists the performance versions with rollout subtracted (but doesn't for non-P versions- in order to make the P versions look better than they real are in comparison)- no surprise they're continuing that here.

The real surprise is the pricing, without them cutting LR AWD price.... what purpose does the LR AWD serve at this point? Bit more range I suppose (but I bet you'd get some of that back swapping to 18s and lower resistance tires on the P)

 

[M-71]

I'd be surprised if it in the upper 10s range for the quarter. This is looking like a low 11s car. I'm still hoping they have a "1 more thing" by releasing a Ludicrous version later

Doubtful since the Ludicrous badge is already on the Performance version...

 

[Lolo780]

Having spent time in a Highland LR, I'd say that even with a modest power bump the new Performance is a great deal. The power isn't as much as enthusiasts want but getting the tax credit will be a big selling feature.

 

[tomitapani]

Tesla always lists the performance versions with rollout subtracted (but doesn't for non-P versions- in order to make the P versions look better than they real are in comparison)- no surprise they're continuing that here.

The real surprise is the pricing, without them cutting LR AWD price.... what purpose does the LR AWD serve at this point? Bit more range I suppose (but I bet you'd get some of that back swapping to 18s and lower resistance tires on the P)

Because there is still significant price difference outside US?

 

[MODEL+]

Insane price! Was expecting to be $60k+.
Just placed the order. (Ultra Red + Black Interior)


-Danny

 

[terranx]

I’m definitely curious how the new suspension. *That* could make the car a real winner IMO.

 

[csammy]

Are there any quarter mile tests yet from reviews?