Tesla Model 3 Looks Sharp...

[Mikecom32]

Originally Posted by LiquidMercury

I've seen another video of that Tesla driver and he comments it's about 400lbs. The gist of the video is, even with the interior gutted and nothing else done to the car (one can nit pick that he's using slicks too if one wanted to, but who isn't?), the power in that car is undeniably sick for stock. Racing others with thousands upon thousands of mods installed is in itself impressive.

Or, it's unimpressive to some. *shrugs*

I don't know where you got the idea I thought the performance of the P100D was unimpressive, but okay It's a fast car, there's no denying that. These guys with $25k in mods into a $10k fox body have no idea what they're up against.

To really race apples to apples price wise, I'd love to see a P100D up against an Alpha 9 GT-R.

[Red Bread]

Originally Posted by Mikecom32

I don't know where you got the idea I thought the performance of the P100D was unimpressive, but okay It's a fast car, there's no denying that. These guys with $25k in mods into a $10k fox body have no idea what they're up against.

To really race apples to apples price wise, I'd love to see a P100D up against an Alpha 9 GT-R.

Did the GT-R suddenly become a four door sedan? I can see using an M5, a Panamera or an E63 as a competitor, but the GTR seem like a stretch.

And while a Model S may be quick, they tend to not be that impressive over 120mph, they're not exactly great handling and of course, they can't do much over a long period of time.

We're getting closer to EVs being truly competitive, but it's unlikely that Tesla will be the brand to crack the barrier. I'm personally waiting for the Porsche EV to see if it's the whole package.

[The Choosey begger]

i've seen one in person, i thought the Tesla Model 3 is the best looking small crossover right now.

[insanecoder]

Originally Posted by Mikecom32

I don't know where you got the idea I thought the performance of the P100D was unimpressive, but okay It's a fast car, there's no denying that. These guys with $25k in mods into a $10k fox body have no idea what they're up against.

To really race apples to apples price wise, I'd love to see a P100D up against an Alpha 9 GT-R.

Were talk a drag
but what will it do on a real track
probably nothing

[Mikecom32]

Originally Posted by Red Bread

Did the GT-R suddenly become a four door sedan? I can see using an M5, a Panamera or an E63 as a competitor, but the GTR seem like a stretch.

And while a Model S may be quick, they tend to not be that impressive over 120mph, they're not exactly great handling and of course, they can't do much over a long period of time.

We're getting closer to EVs being truly competitive, but it's unlikely that Tesla will be the brand to crack the barrier. I'm personally waiting for the Porsche EV to see if it's the whole package.

Originally Posted by insanecoder

Were talk a drag
but what will it do on a real track
probably nothing

I'm not big on Tesla, or the Model S. It's weighs as much as a barge, and quickly runs out of steam in the top end. I also think a lot of the features are stupid (the TV sized touch screen in the dash is a horrible idea).

I'll be more interested in EV after a battery breakthrough is made. They're just too heavy to interest me in their current state.

[dzvero]

Post this in the fake badges thread

[aozer]

Originally Posted by cautjit

That is not a model 3, just look at the body lines. It's a debadged wannabe Civic.
KP

you dont say?

[Blueeyesredpanda]

Originally Posted by F30lolz

Mustangs not crashing into crowds? There has to be a glitch in the Matrix.

Yea that thing can go fast on a straight road, just like the 99% American junk from the past till today. God damn Tesla cant turn. Drove it once just the steering wheel it felt ike I was driving a car with no steering wheel

[Mingwan]

Originally Posted by LiquidMercury

Stock P100D

It's gutted.....also, he only races the cars for an 1/8th mile.

Let me go get my 1500hp Supra and race cars from +150mph and brag about it.

[Mingwan]

Originally Posted by iconoclast

Looks like Tesla Model 3 GTS. I heard it has "pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis " mode. It will destroy ANY car in the 0-30 bench mark.

[Fundguy1]

The real one looks like a mazda 3. Joy.

[dreamingat30fps]

Incorporate Tesla's tech let the Germans design it, shove a big American V8 in it and let the Japanese put the damn thing together.

[eluded]

Originally Posted by Mingwan

It's gutted.....also, he only races the cars for an 1/8th mile.

Let me go get my 1500hp Supra and race cars from +150mph and brag about it.

Woah. Woah. We prefer to start at 60 or so

[Fundguy1]

Originally Posted by eluded

Woah. Woah. We prefer to start at 60 or so

In an 8th tesla, 1/4 supra and most of those cars. I'm not a stop light hero. I meet people on the highway and slaughter them.

[TrevorM3]

tesla is ghey

[Joekerr]

Originally Posted by Mikecom32

I'm not big on Tesla, or the Model S. It's weighs as much as a barge, and quickly runs out of steam in the top end. I also think a lot of the features are stupid (the TV sized touch screen in the dash is a horrible idea).

I'll be more interested in EV after a battery breakthrough is made. They're just too heavy to interest me in their current state.

There was an interesting article on R&T on Toyota doing some work on solid state batteries that might improve range as well as significant improvement in charge times.

Of course, this is slated to be a 2022 technology from what I recall, so a lot can happen (if anything happens at all). But interesting potential. I'm not sure if solid state would also be lighter, but I think once the range and charge time issues are solved (critical), the next critical issue will be weight.

[B58togo]

Originally Posted by Mingwan

It's gutted.....also, he only races the cars for an 1/8th mile.

Let me go get my 1500hp Supra and race cars from +150mph and brag about it.

The guy that owns the Tesla is totally humble in his videos, so not sure what your bragging reference is all about. He's just out there, having a good time and capitalizing on his car's strengths. If people are dumb enough to run him in the 1/8 for big money, that's their fault.

[iconoclast]

Originally Posted by TrevorM3

tesla is ghey

hahaha.

[BayMoWe335]

Originally Posted by dmatre

Looks like a base Civic DX

They won't even produce enough profitably to make it as good as a Civic DX.

[Germanauto]

On a serious note, I saw one in downtown SF back in December and thought it looked great.

Interior however, based on photos at least, looks like trash.

[iconoclast]

not fan of any tesla interior... especially on their higher priced vehicles.

[Hawkeye]

Originally Posted by rlmesq

Are you sure it isn't really a Civic with Tesla badges?

Did the exhaust give it away?