Possible Performance Model 3 sighting?

[R.S]

There's no physical reason why this shouldn't be possible. Also, if it's not in the 2s then I'm not calling it Ludicrous. Insane yes, Ludicrous no...

You don't always need a physical reason, sometimes a chemical reason is good enough ;-)

No seriously, I think the battery will limit the output power and if it doesn't, I see no reason why being better than the competition would not be enough. Especially since going to 2 seconds would increase the price a lot, since they would have to modify all sorts of parts for the extra power, while a 3.6s Model 3 PD could be kept relatively stock, compared to the regular D.

 

[tsla007]

This is not dual motor-it is software testing of single motor limits for software updates.

 

[JeffK]

You don't always need a physical reason, sometimes a chemical reason is good enough ;-)

No seriously, I think the battery will limit the output power and if it doesn't, I see no reason why being better than the competition would not be enough. Especially since going to 2 seconds would increase the price a lot, since they would have to modify all sorts of parts for the extra power, while a 3.6s Model 3 PD could be kept relatively stock, compared to the regular D.

The same could be said about the Model S. Why stop at "good enough"?

If I'm going to be paying a premium for the performance version then yes, I'd like it to have more than just a beefier rear motor.

 

[FlyingKiwi]

This is not dual motor-it is software testing of single motor limits for software updates.

Why would they do this with a car on the road/track, instead of on a dyno with a full set of lab grade test instruments?

 

[Vger]

Let us recall that the Model S is not traction limited anymore, nor is it motor-limited, it is limited by the maximum discharge current of the battery. It takes a big battery to do what Ludicrous does. It is not clear that they can put a large enough battery in a Model 3 to do sub 3-second times. Maybe eventually, but probably not with the current crop of cells.

That said, I find this very compelling evidence that this was a P version in testing, and that is great to see. Let us remember that many people will want the AWD version just for winter traction, never mind the awesome performance.

 

[Vger]

And if this is a RWD single-motor car with hopped up software, that is cool with me also!

 

[Nuclear Fusion]

Let us recall that the Model S is not traction limited anymore, nor is it motor-limited, it is limited by the maximum discharge current of the battery. It takes a big battery to do what Ludicrous does. It is not clear that they can put a large enough battery in a Model 3 to do sub 3-second times. Maybe eventually, but probably not with the current crop of cells.

That said, I find this very compelling evidence that this was a P version in testing, and that is great to see. Let us remember that many people will want the AWD version just for winter traction, never mind the awesome performance.

The Model S P85D is similar to the Model 3 LR in battery size, but a heavier car with poorer drag coefficient.

Hence I see no reason why the 3 can’t be quicker

 

[R.S]

The same could be said about the Model S. Why stop at "good enough"?

Sure, if you like P100D pricing, aka 20k extra.

 

[e-FTW]

Call me nuts, but I hear two distinct motor whines in that video. At 0:24 and 0:26...
Re-posting for convenience:

 

[streetskooler]

i wonder why TSLA keeps under reporting how awesome their car is....

 

[Etna]

Investors call this keeping powder dry. I wish I had that restraint.

 

[Stretch2727]

the time isnt impressive, his calculation is lol.

Well you know Tesla has reset expectations when 3.6 sec 0-60 is no longer considered impressive.