Elon says AWD and Perf orders start at end of next week!

[juanmedina]

I wonder what is the 1/4th of mile of the performance model 3...

 

[DrivingTheFuture]

Sorry favo I was up all night PDT until 4 am waiting to configure then slept ~3 hours so I’m not my normal eccentric self - hence the TMI!

I see now you may not be aware of the Pure Land Buddhism “bathing the Buddha” on the birthday of the Indian prince that founded the religion according to the origin texts from around 400 AD. It is a real religious ceremony. I wasn’t in a hot tub with anyone! LOL

There's this...

 

[dixosw]

Might be me or the lighting but that white dashboard looks silver/aluminum to me. Also, headliner and door inserts appear to be the same cream color as the headliner on the black interior compared to the brilliant white of the seats. Hoping the white looks better in person.

There's this... View attachment 302525

 

[bradhs]

Has anyone been able to order one yet? I've tried a few thousand times now but no luck. Haha

 

[jbcarioca]

So, at the $78k pricepoint, does anyone else think a well equipped low mileage P85D is a better buy?

Not me. I’m getting rid of my P85D in order to have the smaller P3

 

[ccutrer]

Do we know if there will be an “up charge” for white seats on an AWD when they become available?

Yeah... $3750 in reduced tax credit

 

[geometro]

This is great news on multiple fronts, but I can’t imagine how/where one could use this kind of power outside of a track.

My 3 is the quickest car I’ve ever owned and am quickly realizing that it’s faster than I need (but I’m keeping it anyway

 

[drawfour]

What does it matter, Elon said that AWD/P won't start being delivered until July.

It won't even be produced until July. So who knows when the first one will be delivered. No way does Canada get priority for AWD/P.

 

[MXWing]

This is great news on multiple fronts, but I can’t imagine how/where one could use this kind of power outside of a track.

My 3 is the quickest car I’ve ever owned and am quickly realizing that it’s faster than I need (but I’m keeping it anyway

The NEED FOR SPEED is a religion to some people. Between:


Ponying up $23K to shave a second versus

1 - Removing extra car seats
2 - Ripping out the upholstry
3 - Ditching the AC infrastructure
4 - Driving around with a 1/16th tank at all times
5 - Putting a different car engine into your chassis

to shave a second.. $23K looks very appealing.

 

[mongo]

It won't even be produced until July. So who knows when the first one will be delivered. No way does Canada get priority for AWD/P.

Per Elon, first deliveries in July, getting 1k/wk white interiors. Learning curve in Q2 will help with the 200k number.

 

[voip-ninja]

This is great news on multiple fronts, but I can’t imagine how/where one could use this kind of power outside of a track.

My 3 is the quickest car I’ve ever owned and am quickly realizing that it’s faster than I need (but I’m keeping it anyway

Because it’s faster than you need does not mean it’s faster than others WANT.

 

[geometro]

The NEED FOR SPEED is a religion to some people. Between:


Ponying up $23K to shave a second versus

1 - Removing extra car seats
2 - Ripping out the upholstry
3 - Ditching the AC infrastructure
4 - Driving around with a 1/16th tank at all times
5 - Putting a different car engine into your chassis

to shave a second.. $23K looks very appealing.

“I measure my life one second at a time...”

 

[Mayhem]

Not sure if this should be it's own thread or not but question: To get 0-60 3.5 sec, will a 'setup' be needed (launch control, ludicrous engagement, that sort of thing), or can I just stomp the accelerator without any preplanning?

 

[MXWing]

Not sure if this should be it's own thread or not but question: To get 0-60 3.5 sec, will a 'setup' be needed (launch control, ludicrous engagement, that sort of thing), or can I just stomp the accelerator without any preplanning?

You a very intelligent person based on your question and I hope I have the right answer for you.

The Chevy Volt is faster than a Model S 0-30 in mtn mode and running off electric and gas engine at same time. Who does that in the real world?

I am assuming this is base performance without needing any toggle or preheating of batteries. Nothing along the lines of Ludicrous attached to the P option.

Being much lighter than the S explains a lot of performance off the get go.

 

[mongo]

Not sure if this should be it's own thread or not but question: To get 0-60 3.5 sec, will a 'setup' be needed (launch control, ludicrous engagement, that sort of thing), or can I just stomp the accelerator without any preplanning?

Other than switching to ludicrous (if it exists, P maybe just P), the current cars can hit the 0-60 just by pressing the pedal. (Stomping can break it after a while, I've read)
Edit: happy to be @MXWing 's wing man

 

[ccutrer]

Question: Performance will obviously include 20” wheels. But will it require 20” in order to fit the larger brakes? I.e. can I even “downgrade” to an 18” or 19” after delivery, for my winter set?

Answer: Updated Configuration Screens w. Dual Motor & Performance Options

(you can choose 18" at delivery for a performance, so any wheels will work)

 

[Slipstream]

A moderator on Tesla Model 3 owners Club just configured and ordered a performance Model 3:

Updated Configuration Screens w. Dual Motor & Performance Options

 

[Nuclear Fusion]

Because the Model 3 already has an extremely efficient drivetrain. The only reason there was a small improvement in the Model S is because it uses less efficient motors and they were able to have the front and rear optimized for different speeds.

Ok, thanks dude

 

[McRat]

Not sure if this should be it's own thread or not but question: To get 0-60 3.5 sec, will a 'setup' be needed (launch control, ludicrous engagement, that sort of thing), or can I just stomp the accelerator without any preplanning?

No. Stab it and go.

 

[McRat]

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My 3 is the quickest car I’ve ever owned and am quickly realizing that it’s faster than I need (but I’m keeping it anyway

My deepest condolences.

If you've never lofted the front tires off the ground in a car, or went faster than 200 in something with a licence plate, you're missing some good times.