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Originally Posted by hotrod182
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Originally Posted by Mako
So they really made sure it wouldn't be faster than the new M3/M4 (0-60)
They could have easily made this faster to compete with model 3, but can't have a less expensive model faster than a M3
Full blown i4M with let's say 700+ hp and in its own platform weighing 4500 lbs or so would be amazing.
Makes me think that's what they are waiting for. Next gen when they can get weight down they will do it.
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I think they intentionally made the throttle mapping ramp up a little sluggish. Perhaps to protect from excessive driveline shock. Either way, the jump the Model 3 performance has off the start, makes it nearly impossible to catch the Tesla in a qtr mile drag race. But a roll on race from higher freeway speeds may reverse the results. |
I was hoping he would run the quarter-mile as we could see the true performance, thus more comparison for those that like straight-line speed vs. the model 3.
I bet they also left room in the tank for improvements over the car's lifecycle