Picking up a 2019 Performance. Doesnt have red brakes?

[CXRs]

Hey guys. Picking up a 2019 Perf from Tesla today, but I noticed something weird when looking at it in the lot. The brakes are not the red calipers on 2-piece rotors, but just the base model brakes. Is this right, or is something funny going on?

 

[eglove]

2019 had a "stealth" performance model which is probably what you're getting

 

[golfcart]

Hey guys. Picking up a 2019 Perf from Tesla today, but I noticed something weird when looking at it in the lot. The brakes are not the red calipers on 2-piece rotors, but just the base model brakes. Is this right, or is something funny going on?

It is likely the car is a stealth performance. This means that the car has the performance 0-60 time plus track mode but is otherwise identical to a regular dual motor. If you bought used from Tesla they will market these as Performance models on the webpage.

 

[CXRs]

Awesome, thank you guys for the quick reply! Other than the brakes, is the suspension the softer one, too?

 

[golfcart]

Awesome, thank you guys for the quick reply! Other than the brakes, is the suspension the softer one, too?

Yes, as far as I know it is not lowered the 10mm like a PUP (performance upgrade package) performance model was. You will also have no spoiler or racing pedals.

Benefits are that you can run cheaper, more efficient, and less prone to damage stock 18s on the car since you have smaller brakes and the stealth performance models tend to be cheaper to purchase than PUP performance models. I recently purchased a 2020 stealth performance from Tesla and did some modifications to it if you are interested here is my thread.

Golfcart’s 2020 P3D- Build

I didn’t do anything too fancy but I wanted to share my modifications to a 2020 Model 3 “Stealth” Performance. Special thanks to Rishie at AutoRnD in Fremont for all the parts and setup advice, Eric at East Coast Window Tint in Virginia Beach for the tint job, and Scott at Courthouse Imports in...

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When you do get inside the car look at the screen and make sure it has the dual motor with the red line under it and includes track mode.

 

[CXRs]

Yes, as far as I know it is not lowered the 10mm like a PUP (performance upgrade package) performance model was. You will also have no spoiler or racing pedals.

Benefits are that you can run cheaper, more efficient, and less prone to damage stock 18s on the car since you have smaller brakes and the stealth performance models tend to be cheaper to purchase than PUP performance models. I recently purchased a 2020 stealth performance from Tesla and did some modifications to it if you are interested here is my thread.

Golfcart’s 2020 P3D- Build

I didn’t do anything too fancy but I wanted to share my modifications to a 2020 Model 3 “Stealth” Performance. Special thanks to Rishie at AutoRnD in Fremont for all the parts and setup advice, Eric at East Coast Window Tint in Virginia Beach for the tint job, and Scott at Courthouse Imports in...

teslamotorsclub.com

When you do get inside the car look at the screen and make sure it has the dual motor with the red line under it and includes track mode.

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It was definitely a performance haha. I didn't realize it was missing the lowered suspension, but that's not a biggie. I want to get into some aero stuff just for the range improvements at 70-80mph highway speeds, and at that point may toss in some coils down the road. I have no idea what mods are out for this car, so I really appreciate the link! I'll be checking that out tonight.

 

[Apprunner]

It was definitely a performance haha. I didn't realize it was missing the lowered suspension, but that's not a biggie. I want to get into some aero stuff just for the range improvements at 70-80mph highway speeds, and at that point may toss in some coils down the road. I have no idea what mods are out for this car, so I really appreciate the link! I'll be checking that out tonight.

There are a ton of mods so sky's the limit (or your wallet)

18s are a better size than the 20s and you can put some better tires to make it handle just as well as the the bigger wheel Performance Package version. The best thing about the Performance version is the track mode which you have so enjoy it. Its a fantastic car.