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MYP actually lower?

Discussion in 'Model Y: Driving Dynamics' started by AWDrift0, Feb 28, 2021.

  1. AWDrift0

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    I have been looking at specs for both the model y long range and performance and have not been able to identify the ground clearance number for the model y performance as 6.6 inches is the only stated number.

    Is the MYP actually lower? If so what is the ground clearance?
     
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    #2 rijc99, Feb 28, 2021
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    I don’t have the exact measurements but here are pictures for comparison.

    You can compare the gap at the front.

    Front wheel/tire diameter is the same for both models at 711mm. My rears are a little taller at 726mm so not as perfect for comparison.
     

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    #3 jcanoe, Feb 28, 2021
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    The stock ground clearance of the Performance Model Y is 0.5" lower than the Long Range Model Y. The stock Long Range Model Y's ground clearance is 6.6"

    Source: Tesla Model Y Features and Specs
     
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  4. AWDrift0

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    Thanks for the response. Am I missing something as the ground clearance from the source you shared showed 6.6 for both models.

    where are you getting the half inch difference?
     
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    #5 jcanoe, Feb 28, 2021
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    From the launch; found this quote from MotorTrend "The Performance Upgrade Package is a no-cost option that lowers the suspension, adds 21-inch wheels and summer tires, and performance brakes and increases top speed to 155 mph (note: Tesla acknowledges that the PUP reduces range from 315 to 280 but does not provide revised EPA numbers for this package)."

    Tesla Model Y Long Range vs. Performance: Which Electric SUV Is the Better Buy?

    Here is a page that shows that the ground clearance of the Performance Model Y is 5.51".

    Tesla Model Y Performance AWD Technical Specs, Dimensions

    When the Performance Model Y was initially released you could select the performance upgrade package (PUP) at no extra charge or stay with the standard Model Y wheels, suspension and brakes. The ground clearance only lowered if you have the PUP; now all Performance Model Y include the PUP.

    My recollection is that the difference was 0.5" lower; now I think the Performance Model Y with PUP may actually be ~1 inch lower than the ground clearance of the Long Range Model Y (6.6").
     
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    It is actually lower. Haven't actually measure but when I was picking up my car, it was next to a LR model and I couldn't see over the lR but could see over (barely) above my MYP. It's about an inch or so difference I believe.
     
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    Interesting, because higher ground clearance seems to be a selling point for a lot of people but it seems that Tesla is not saying which of the models has a 6.6 in ground clearance.
     
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    True but that being said, the uptake on performance models is lower. I'd assume part of the reason could be the ground clearance?
     
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    52 16 57 39 2020 MYP, hitched & 1” UPP springs

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    I took my PUP and dropped it 1” lower w the Unplugged Performance moderate springs.

    Now the car sits at the appropriate ride height w the appropriate wheel well gap.

    Ground clearance is low - but unless it snows (and I still drive it in the snow) - ground clearance isn’t a problem for me. 4C376FEA-C7F0-4583-B3FB-F53092D6AB35.jpeg
     
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