New Model 3 Performance: 0-100 in 3.1″

New Model 3 Performance: Tesla reveals the main data, starting with acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.1 seconds. Price: 55,990 euros. When presenting it, Elon Musk tweeted: “It’s faster than a Porsche 911”

The main data of the new Performance from the Tesla website.

New Model 3 Performance: 460 HP of power, top speed 262 km/h

Tesla summarizes the main features of the new, more advanced version of Model 3 with these words: “The latest generation Performance drive unit delivers power of over 460 horsepower. Snap from 0 to 100 km/h alone 3.1 seconds and reaches a maximum speed of 262 km/h, with a WLTP autonomy of 528 km“. Then describing its behavior on the road like this: “This increased power is transferred to the road via i 20″ rims staggered in forged aluminum, together with the new 20″ summer Performance tires. The new staggered configuration offers more precise corner entry, better predictability and more traction when exiting cornersboth on the road and on the track.” Tesla then explains that “the technology of adaptive damping it is an absolute novelty and is entirely controlled via software developed internally by Tesla. And integrated into the VDC (Vehicle Dynamics Controller)”. This is to ensure maximum maneuverability without sacrificing comfort in daily use.

Updated chassis, high-performance brakes and track mode

Tesla then explains that it has brought “important updates to the chassis hardware to cope with the improved performance of the traction and suspension systems. Increased structural rigidity, updated springs, stabilizer bars and bushings result in a higher-performance chassis that is more responsive to driver input. Our track brakes they now come as standard with high-performance brake pads, which allow for more immediate deceleration. And they offer greater thermal limits and durability. Model 3 Performance features red brake calipers“. Finally, Tesla explains that the latest generation Track mode now integrates i adaptive suspension controls with a performance-optimized powertrain: “Once activated, you can customize handling balance, stability controls and regenerative braking via the new UI“.