It appears that the latest iteration of the Tesla Model 3 Performance is set to make its debut soon, courtesy of a post by X/Twitter user Chris Cheng. The event appears to be being staged somewhere in the United States, as one of the images shows a row of covered Model 3 units parked next to a Lexus IS wearing a California registration plate.
The example of the high-performance version of the Model 3 ‘Highland’ facelift photographed in the indoor presentation setup can be seen to be fitted with wheels matching those in an earlier sighting, where it was spotted to also be adorned with ‘Ludicrous’ badging.
Leaks of specification details on the Model 3 Performance ‘Highland’ early last month, allegedly from South Korea’s ministry of environment showed that a new rear motor codenamed 4D2 outputs 412 PS, which is higher than the 299 PS of the previous rear-axle motor, codenamed 3D6. The 3D3 front motor output continues unchanged at 215 PS, according to the spec leak at the time.
As mentioned in our earlier report, the two motors combine to bring a theoretical maximum of 627 PS, though the total outputs from both motors may not amount to that figure. The upcoming car should improve on the outgoing model’s 514 PS, however.
The high-performance version of the Model 3 ‘Highland’ was also sighted in February this year with its interior in view, revealing a sportier design of seats where its headrests are integrated into the seat backs, as on other cars with a more sporty intent.
For some reference, the previous iteration of the Model 3 Performance managed a claimed 3.3 second 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) sprint time and a top speed of 155 mph (249.4 km/h). Given the likely step up in motor output for the upcoming model, this should offer even stronger performance.
Model 3 Ludicrous. pic.twitter.com/Uti6HFdqs4
— Chris Zheng (@ChrisZheng001) April 1, 2024
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Yes, please! BYD Seal’s 3.8s needs more competition.
Tesla Performance version can’t be compare with BYD Seal but only compare with Xiaomi SU7. By the way, even Tesla Model 3 Performance version will be released, will still beaten by Xiaomi SU7
I wanna see you tap TnG card at shopping mall parking entry
Where are the china fapbois?
sorry la, too late to the party, xiaomi su7 > this
Message to biyadi. This is real performance. Not slap on a 3.8 second badge on your trunk and call it performance. Tapi AC & DC charging macam siput.
This is higher version and can’t even compare with BYD Seal in terms that you know those variants and also not cheaper than BYD Seal but can compare with Xiaomi SU7 but Tesla Model 3 Performance version gonna be eaten by Xiaomi SU7
Su7 is my long lost relative soh zhat
Really? Nope try again.
If you want buy something more performance version, better get Xiaomi SU7. Xiaomi SU7 have better drag coefficient and better performance macam Porsche Taycan Turbo S
Too late. Xiaomi SU7 have already arrived. With Tesla Model 3 Performance version are incoming, Tesla Model 3 Performance version will still be beaten by Xiaomi SU7
Yerrr soh zhat (SU7) say wanna penetrate sohai one leh
Nonsense!!
lol many brainless tesla fanboys coming here to defend, after soon losing to continental cars and already lost to some of the brands, you all Tesla kids must grow up lah