- The new Model 3 Performance will also feature an updated Track Mode feature.
- Tesla is expected to apply several styling changes to the flagship Model 3.
- Other changes include new brakes and – for the first time – an adaptive suspension.
Tesla is gearing up to launch the flagship Model 3 Performance and new details about the punchy EV have surfaced online.
A recent deep dive of the source code at Tesla UK’s website reveals that the new model, which is once again expected to be dubbed the Model 3 Performance, claims the new EV will come equipped with two “all-new high-performance drive units” that combine to produce more than 500 hp. A previous leak has indicated the front motor will have 201 hp while the rear motor could deliver 406 hp, although the combined output will be lower than that combined total because the motors will reach peak performance at different speeds.
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Interested shoppers waiting for the new Model 3 Performance will also be pleased to know the carmaker has upgraded its suspension. The source code, uncovered by InsideEVs, claims the car will have “all-new adaptive damping powered by in-house software [that] gives you enhanced body control without sacrificing daily usability or comfort.” It is unclear if drivers will be able to adjust the damping or if it will be all done automatically through the car’s advanced computers, but Tesla does say there is a new driving mode that “integrates adaptive suspension controls,” suggesting it will be customizable.
Tesla has also developed a new Track Mode software for the car, known as V3. This mode will recalibrate “the powertrain and adaptive suspension to give you more authority behind the wheel.” It also says drivers will be able to tweak the handling balance, stability controls, and regenerative braking system.
The fastest new Model 3 is also said to have “enhanced pedal feel and improved heat management,” probably after giving it an upgraded brake system.
Last but not least, the Model 3 Performance is expected to adopt model-specific front and rear fascias, a large rear diffuser, and a carbon fiber spoiler. There will also be a new set of new lightweight, staggered wheels. Updates made to the cabin will be more subtle and include carbon fiber accents and new seats with heavier bolsters to help keep the driver and the front passenger in place while exploiting what 500 electric horsepower feels like on the road.
