Would the typical Corvette Driver recognize a Performance M3?

[MXWing]

Every damn time I drive my Volt, Corvette drivers around me drive aggressively.

I pull up next to one of these Corvettes in the 3P at a light and chill. (as If I can rev on him anyway). If I hear any noise at all, he’s done.

Light turns green and silence. Wtf? Happy to show off to a Volt but meek as a Minivan when a Model 3 shows up?

Could have sworn it was a EV Corvette with how little noise it made.

Wonder if he recognized what kind of Tesla it is as Corvettes are pretty mean against the single motor variants.

Edit: damnit meant to spell out Model 3 in the title. Using M3 is disrespectful even if you can beat the hell out of them. It’s like taking on Mike Tyson when he is wheelchair bound.

 

[seattlite2004]

That mid engine vette testing at the ring sure does look and sound awesome...cept the back end...looks too much like a Camaro. Too bad auto only....but mid engine V8....yum.

The performance model 3 looks like all the other model 3s...and will also look like the 35k model 3.

 

[csshih]

the p3d+ will have the red brakes and the spoiler, though
p3d- stealth mode engage!

 

[Rogue one]

Every damn time I drive my Volt, Corvette drivers around me drive aggressively.

I pull up next to one of these Corvettes in the 3P at a light and chill. (as If I can rev on him anyway). If I hear any noise at all, he’s done.

Light turns green and silence. Wtf? Happy to show off to a Volt but meek as a Minivan when a Model 3 shows up?

Could have sworn it was a EV Corvette with how little noise it made.

Wonder if he recognized what kind of Tesla it is as Corvettes are pretty mean against the single motor variants.

Edit: damnit meant to spell out Model 3 in the title. Using M3 is disrespectful even if you can beat the hell out of them. It’s like taking on Mike Tyson when he is wheelchair bound.

From the side and the front it’s probably an unfamiliar car, most “high performance” ICE cars will only see the mode 3 performance as a distant tail light, or perhaps a blur of light passing...

In all seriousness you probably won’t encounter many people who want to race a Tesla everyone who does that knows how badly they get beat by now...

 

[seattlite2004]

the p3d+ will have the red brakes and the spoiler, though
p3d- stealth mode engage!

The spoiler and the badge are installed at the service center...right? In a few weeks....there will be aftermarket options so that all other model 3's can look like 69k+.

 

[Uncle Paul]

Vettes may challenge you from a roll, but from a stoplight they are wise to demure.

 

[csshih]

the badges and spoiler come after delivery, but are installed at the SC, yes.

 

[nvx1977]

I would consider installing a spoiler on my RWD 3. not because I want to pretend to be a 3P but because I love the look of spoilers. always have.

 

[AlexanderAF]

If it a guy in their mid-30’s-40’s, probably. I’m trading in my 2SS Camaro (AND my Prius) for a P3D+.

No more fuel supper and gas guzzler.

 

[Abstrakt1]

I expected more people to try and test the model 3 but so far no one bites. I think most high end ICE owners don't know the difference between a 3 and an S not to mention the variants of either. They have seen the ludicrous mode numbers and I think they assume we are all that fast. The only car to test me off the line was a model S p90d and he rolled down his window before and asked if I would floor it so he could see how they compare. He smoked me lol. Mine is AWD non P so I had no chance but it was fun.

There are a few vette's and a green lamborghini I have seen rolling around lately that I want to see what they can do. My buddy is bringing his 2014 shelby gt up this weekend. I will let you guys know how it goes and post video here of our showdown.

 

[Twiglett]

they might recognize it - when it's too late

 

[BerTX]

Most don't know what a Tesla is, much less the different models.

Now coal rollers, they don't care what model it is, they just are looking for a reason to belch at any Tesla. I realized that coal rolling only works if they are in front of you, and they are mostly noise and smoke, no speed. Just pass them.

 

[TheLocNar]

P+ owners should get their calipers painted silver.

 

[nalang]

A Maserati Gibli and Mustang (don’t know which trim) revved on me at a stoplight (I was in the middle lane). Easily beat them to the next light. When they pulled up again, both of them were at least 3-5 feet back of me compared to the first light and I didn’t hear any revving

 

[timk225]

Most don't know what a Tesla is, much less the different models.

Now coal rollers, they don't care what model it is, they just are looking for a reason to belch at any Tesla. I realized that coal rolling only works if they are in front of you, and they are mostly noise and smoke, no speed. Just pass them.

I've seen some diesel trucks go pretty darn fast at the dragstrip.

 

[SJC3]

I was surprised at how many cars tried to take me in a p90d ludicrous. Perhaps it’s the more aggressive look with 21s and stance (low air). It was fun to give them the jump, and then blow by em in warp speed.

 

[Nuclear Fusion]

Now coal rollers.

Should be banned.
Unless I am allowed to pump my sewerage into their living room.

 

[MXWing]

I was surprised at how many cars tried to take me in a p90d ludicrous. Perhaps it’s the more aggressive look with 21s and stance (low air). It was fun to give them the jump, and then blow by em in warp speed.

That’s the best.. can be the second one to throw a punch / be reactive and still win.

 

[invalid]

I think the Model S and ludicrous mode is relatively well known, but not the P3D. Otherwise to most, the P3D doesn’t stand out from the Model 3 itself.

 

[Maximilien]

Every damn time I drive my Volt, Corvette drivers around me drive aggressively.

I pull up next to one of these Corvettes in the 3P at a light and chill. (as If I can rev on him anyway). If I hear any noise at all, he’s done.

Light turns green and silence. Wtf? Happy to show off to a Volt but meek as a Minivan when a Model 3 shows up?

Could have sworn it was a EV Corvette with how little noise it made.

Wonder if he recognized what kind of Tesla it is as Corvettes are pretty mean against the single motor variants.

Edit: damnit meant to spell out Model 3 in the title. Using M3 is disrespectful even if you can beat the hell out of them. It’s like taking on Mike Tyson when he is wheelchair bound.

True, I used to own Volt too. More cars want to challenged me than my S or X. I guess people are bullies LOL.

But OP, I think that's because already many Corvettes got schooled by Teslas and they remember their painful experience.

I know some Tesla owners are bold enough to go lead foot every red light. So they associate Tesla = Super quick car. Heck, they may get scared of even Model 3 RWD now since P85D, P90D, P100Ds on the road taught the lesson that Tesla is not to be matched on drag race. You can thank all the Performance Models

Volt, on the other hand, people look at the logo and think "Haha, I got this." I have to say that my Volt won more 0-50 mph at red light than it lost, but I hardly lost any match with my Teslas in 0-50 mph or 0-70mph on highway entrance.

So yes, when they see "T" logo, most will wet their pants and give up.