It Looks Like The Tesla Model 3 Is A Lot Quicker Than Advertised

This Model 3 posted impressive VBox-recorded acceleration results, beating the stock figures by a decent margin
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As Model 3 “production hell” continues, few of the 400,000 or so people on the waiting list have gotten hold of their cars. But the silver lining is the lucky few who actually have taken delivery now own something that is - by the looks of it - quite a bit faster than it should be.

We’re keen to see more acceleration tests, but this early one from DragTimes is certainly very promising. Despite the chilly conditions, the Model 3 used here managed 0-60mph in a VBox-recorded 4.663 seconds - significantly faster than the rather underwhelming 5.1sec figure Tesla itself quotes.

It Looks Like The Tesla Model 3 Is A Lot Quicker Than Advertised

It managed to do a quarter-mile in 13.376 seconds meanwhile, ending the run at 103mph. Not bad considering this is just the base, rear-wheel drive Model 3 - a dual motor version will eventually join the ranks, and yes, there’s already talk of Ludicrous Mode.

We can’t wait for the inevitable BMW M3 drag race when that one’s here…

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Comments

FreD PersY

there is a guy in my country, my neighbour works for him, he gave out 15 model 3s and he got one

01/08/2018 - 14:00 |
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Anonymous

How many times can it do this until it overheats I wonder?

01/08/2018 - 16:32 |
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Soni Redx (MD Squad Leader) (Subie Squad Leader)

Takes me back to this..

01/08/2018 - 18:32 |
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Anonymous

i thought teslas did 0-60 in less than 3 seconds? hence they could beat lamborghinis and mclarens

01/08/2018 - 18:53 |
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Anonymous

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that’s the model s adn x. this is the cheap one. (still being expensive)

01/08/2018 - 19:20 |
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Jeremy S.

it may be faster than a supra but it has an ugly stuck on screen

01/09/2018 - 12:27 |
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The Dutch Texan

Too bad they’ll do it with just about ZERO emotion. It is the beginning of the end.

01/09/2018 - 13:39 |
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Anonymous

How is a 5.1 second 0-60 “underwhelming”. My focus ST feels quite fast and it’s 0-60 is 5.6 seconds

01/09/2018 - 14:29 |
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Anonymous

The top end power must drop off a cliff. 0-60 in 4.6 should mean a much faster trap speed than 103 mph. A golf gti wouldnt be far off that.

01/11/2018 - 01:11 |
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