Performance Model & AWD LR mechanical differences?

[Kelr316]

I apologize if this has been discussed before, but other than the lowered ride height and upgraded brakes is there anything else mechanically different on the Performance Model vs the LR AWD or is everything else cosmetic? Thanks!

 

[shinytop]

There are two performance models. I suspect that both have at least one motor that is more powerful than on the LR. The first performance model appears to have only that mechanical difference and the Gemini wheels. The second performance appears to be identical mechanically but also is lowered, bigger and different 'upgraded' wheels, and the metal pedals.

 

[feigen66]

In this podcast it did mention performance model (M3) uses SpaceX tech to drive the motor because of larger current