Second Batch AWD query from a First Batch owner...

[empiredown]

Hope all of you are enjoying your vehicles as much as we are. Question for some of you vis-à-vis the 8 Digit F and 980 vs 990 motor in your cars...

We have one off the ‘first’ 3,000 VIN’s based on number and delivery date. We have an 8 Digit F car, and (per a previous post) have confirmed a 980 motor in the rear via the photo attached again below...

For ‘second’ batch and later VINs, which for argument sake let’s call 4,000 and higher by last four, do you have the same configuration or different?

Thanks much/ drive safe!

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[jhams]

Can you provide some background on this? Are you suggesting 980 vs 990 would be different?

 

[empiredown]

Lots of info here on this...

They are different motors, and should be reason for a different 8th digit in the VINs . I am curious when this will switch over, if it hasn’t already. Thanks!

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[Croathlete]

There have been reports of newer Non-P AWD with the correct E in the VIN. Those should have the 990.

Theoretically, a non-P AWD should perform the same regardless of 980 vs 990 due to software limiting.

 

[MY-Y]

There have been reports of newer Non-P AWD with the correct E in the VIN. Those should have the 990.

Theoretically, a non-P AWD should perform the same regardless of 980 vs 990 due to software limiting.

I'm hoping that my performance-VIN AWD will be faster with an acceleration boost - if they offer that. It would be a nice consolation prize for dealing with the insurance rate hit (or fight).

 

[Croathlete]

I'm hoping that my performance-VIN AWD will be faster with an acceleration boost - if they offer that. It would be a nice consolation prize for dealing with the insurance rate hit (or fight).

Just like the Model 3, non-P AWD with acceleration boost perform the same regardless of 980 vs 990. They're going to design to the lowest common denominator, the 990.

I think the only thing we're going to get for having the 980 is a motor with higher reliability.

As far as insurance goes, Geico was more concerned with MSRP than the VIN.

 

[empiredown]

So, back on topic...

Any info from recently delivered AWD owners?

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[jsuresh]

So, back on topic...

Any info from recently delivered AWD owners?

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I just got 60xx VIN assigned, and it has F in the 8th digit. Manufactured on May 19,2020.

 

[theganjaguru]

How easy is it to get access to take a photo? No lift, jacks or part removal?

Id be more than happy to provide once it get my ride

 

[empiredown]

How easy is it to get access to take a photo? No lift, jacks or part removal?

Id be more than happy to provide once it get my ride

Super easy, put your cell phone behind the rear, drivers side wheel (I found it easiest to go in from in front of that wheel) and take some snaps. It'll look just like mine above. Thanks!

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[empiredown]

I just got 60xx VIN assigned, and it has F in the 8th digit. Manufactured on May 19,2020.

Thanks! So, into late May '20 for AWDs with the 980... Based on a sample of one, so far. Bet there are more...

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[dodici]

Late May 10xxx AWD 990

 

[Picasso]

Late May 103xx AWD 990

 

[Dennisis]

Built 2 Jun 87XX AWD 990. I'll be damned if I can get a pic though! Sighted through the wheel spokes w/ a flashlight.

 

[im4uttx]

So, if you have a 990, is the 8th character an "E" of still and "F"?

 

[empiredown]

You will have an E and, most likely, not have drama getting insurance for an AWD vice P car...

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[dgstan]

AWD/LR
VIN: 217XX
Build: 6/30/20
Motor: 990
Magic Char: E

 

[CyberB]

June built
AWD-P without PP
580 G

 

[ergela]

June built
AWD-P without PP
580 G

so is 580 another new motor?

 

[LevelHeaded]

so is 580 another new motor?

And G in the 8th position?