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      08-26-2018, 01:04 PM   #99
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Originally Posted by hellrotm View Post
R&T has a track review of the Model 3 Performance. Quick summary, it isn’t a track car. One lap of 1.5mile Lime Rock uses about 9 miles of battery life. Full power lasts 3 to 4 laps, before it starts gradually cutting power due to heat. Looks like the M3 has a number of years ahead at remaining one of the best options for dual purpose weekend track car.
Here is the article. Thanks for flagging that it's available.

2-3 seconds reduction in overall lap time once the car gets hot is a bit disappointing but not too bad / not unexpected.

Will be interested to see how the upcoming Porsche EV handle heat
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