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

[Sellout]

I'm still kind of shocked and disappointed that the roof liner isn't black alcantara

Or just, black.

 

[Jeremy3292]

Of all the examples that could be used about a MFR using a badge that isnt deserved on a vehicle, BMW is probably the worst one that could be used.

BMW puts an M on everything now. It’s crazy. Good for them though bc that little M sells them a lot more vehicles.

 

[ucmndd]

Agreed why have a ludicrous badge on the seats and rear badge and only offer as a Perf with no L?

Has Tesla ever said this is a "Ludicrous" badge?

Seems like a conclusion the internet just sort of collectively made up.

 

[terranx]

Has Tesla ever said this is a "Ludicrous" badge?

Seems like a conclusion the internet just sort of collectively made up.

I mean Tesla never says much of anything, but it being a ludicrous badge does fit with the space balls reference.

 

[GreenHokie]

Life is short. Order placed. Let the fun (waiting) begin!!!!

 

[Lindenwood]

Life is short. Order placed. Let the fun (waiting) begin!!!!


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Somebody get this man a drink!

 

[GreenHokie]

My app shows May-June delivery, but we shall see…

 

[GreenHokie]

Somebody get this man a drink!

Save that drink for my wife. She might need it when I tell her what I just did/ordered!

 

[HeyMrLee]

My speculation thread homies — this video is quite good. Turn captions on. Super thorough!

 

[Lindenwood]

Save that drink for my wife. She might need it when I tell her what I just did/ordered!

A drink for each of you then… you’ll need the confidence .

 

[MODEL+]

For the price though it's hard to fault. The new 3 is a brilliant example of mass simplification in creating something so minimally, while packaging it in away where it brings improvements in the areas that matter the most. Suspension, Cabin isolation, Driving dynamics, Double pane glass etc...

Sitting in the new 3 you can tell where they simplified, from the cloth, doors etc., but it didn't feel like a compromise as the improvements outweighed the little things. The suspension and lower cabin noise alone makes it feel like a completely different class of car.

But I get where you're coming from. If the new 3P was more expensive, then yes absolutely would expect more.

Well said!

-Danny

 

[Jeremy3292]

Save that drink for my wife. She might need it when I tell her what I just did/ordered!

My wife told me don’t tell her when I order a new car and don’t tell her when I’m going to pick it up. Just show up with it at the house and she said she’ll try to be happy for me the only stipulation is no loans so I have to save for it haha

 

[JezzaE]

The podcast says staggered. @11:00 or so

Staggered yes in width not rim diameter

 

[Destiny1701]

I mean Tesla never says much of anything, but it being a ludicrous badge does fit with the space balls reference.

This it’s actually a ludicrous image from the same movie that brought us Plaid.

So now that I see chill, sport and insane mode on the settings, it tells me that there is the possibility it may be updated to Ludicrous or added as an extra button. This is identical to the Modell S designators back in 2014/16 with Insane and Ludicrous added a paid option.

 

[Lets go Plaid]

Pulled the trigger on Stealth grey here in Oz. With no Plaid available here still good bang for your buck at AUD$85K

 

[mpgxsvcd]

No, it is complete marketing BS!

I've made a statement about this in German here:

Model 3 Performance (Ludicrous) seit 23.04.2024 bestellbar

Sorry, aber nein! Das alte M3P war mit 690Nm angegeben. Das neue mit 688Nm. Dies ist eine Motorangabe, also egal ob US oder EU Akku. Eventuell Druckfehler in der EU Zulassung, hier ist noch der meiste potentielle Wahrheitsgehalt. 22% mehr Continuous Power…haben bereits alle Model Y aus...

tff-forum.de

And a lenghty discussion here:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1782828609708925267

Have you been able to confirm if the gearing is the exact same as before? Is there any possibility that the gearing on the rear motor has changed?

 

[TehEno]

I ordered the poor man's pearl white version My last M3P was white, so sticking with the same.

 

[mpgxsvcd]

Pulled the trigger on Stealth grey here in Oz. With no Plaid available here still good bang for your buck at $85KAUD.

Congrats. Definitely a great option if there is no Plaid.

 

[cloudflare69]

Waiting for my buyback to be finalized. But I’m for a blue/white M3P.

Do we know if the 18s or 19s fit over the brakes? Going to go square setup with all seasons

 

[mpgxsvcd]

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

Yes and maybe.