New 510 HP Tesla Model 3 Performance Does 0-60 In 2.9 Seconds

Tesla has unveiled the updated Model 3 Performance, which leverages their “latest manufacturing and engineering capabilities.” The company says the end result is a “perfect, high-performance daily driver.”Jumping right in, the car features a new performance drive unit that delivers a 22% improvement in continuous power as well as a 32% increase in peak power. Peak torque also climbs 16%, while energy consumption has been reduced by approximately 2%.More: 2024 Tesla Model 3 Looks Better, Has More Range, And A Nicer InteriorThanks to these changes, the dual-motor all-wheel drive system has 510 hp (380 kW / 517 PS) and 546 lb-ft (741 Nm) of torque.

This enables the car to rocket from 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) in 2.9 second. However, the company noted that’s “with rollout subtracted.”Tesla also claims the Performance Model 3 has a top speed of 163 mph (262 km/h) and delivers a driving range of 296 miles (476 km).Besides the upgraded powertrain, Tesla said they “built a more capable, performance-oriented chassis.” The company didn’t go into many specifics, but said the car has been equipped with bespoke components that reduce mass and improve stiffness.

Among the highlights are “adaptive dampers with hollow damper piston rods, [a] multi-sectioned stabilizer bar, ultra-high strength steel springs, and stiffer suspension top mounts.”The adaptive dampers adjust in real-time and have three different modes known as Standard, Sport, and Track. Speaking of the latter, Track Mode is now more advanced and “integrates motor controls, suspension controls, powertrain cooling, and Tesla’s Vehicle Dynamics Controller under a single, unified system.”The company says this delivers a more predictable driving experience with improved accuracy.

Tesla also tweaked the stability control settings to allow drivers more freedom to explore the car’s limits.Other highlights include a more rear-biased torque split, newly standard “track-ready” brake pads, and staggered 20-inch wheels with Tesla-specific Pirelli P Zero 4 performance tires. The latter provide several benefits including a lower rolling resistance and a more comfortable ride.Performance features aside, the car has an updated design