90 seconds with the 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance

[@limegpt]

Funny i was watching your videos when looking to buy a 718 Spyder and now I’m watching one when looking to buy a Model 3 Performance

[@tom3kr]

1) How does the suspension in standard mode compare with that of the standard Model 3? 2) How does it compare in terms of driving experience and general feel to the M340i?

[@rocketbrothers540]

Which Tesla shop is this. I wanna see the M3P in person prior to ordering

[@KitsCars]

Palo Alto - at Stanford Mall. No test drives yet

[@ClaudioAguileraMunoz]

unfortunately, it looks too low :/ does the adaptative suspension play a factor in ground clearance? could I be able to lift the car?

[@KitsCars]

It does not have a suspension lifter. It's only about 10 mm lower than the standard car, maybe half a finger worth - I could fit 3 squished fingers into the wheel gap in the Performance and about 4 squished fingers in the regular Model 3.

[@nm-yi4yf]

Can you elaborate a bit more about the headrest issue? Can you get into a comfortable position without the head protruding forward uncomfortably? Moreover, is there anyway to detach those protruding headrests?

[@KitsCars]

I'd say it is maybe 10-15% worse than the current car - I had to recline the seat more than I wanted. It's not easily removable, my friend was pulling and prodding and didn't find an easy way to remove it :(

[@nm-yi4yf]

@@KitsCars what a stupid design. I really hope it can be taken off somehow, otherwise might be a deal breaker for me. I need my daily comfortable.

[@KitsCars]

I agree! It looked like it was moveable and I was kind of excited to see it only to find out it was fixed and ugh... I have a long torso and like to sit upright though, so sit in one before you make any judgements. I have a problem with headrests in cars that other people don't.

[@mjezzi]

If the material isn’t connecting the headrest to the seat. It’s probably removable. In the normal 3, there’s a coin slot like thing you have to push in to allow the headrest rails to slide out of the seat. The trick has been to bend the rods slightly to angle headrest back until comfortable.

[@KitsCars]

@@mjezzi it's very possible - I didn't play with it much but it didn't feel like it would be easy to remove

[@Jake-oj3dn]

Is the interior of the doors suede?

[@KitsCars]

Looks like a microsuede like alcantara

[@mjezzi]

I hate the head rest too. I bent my 3 head rest rails to push it back. I wonder if the same can be done with the new M3P

[@KitsCars]

The seat back appears to be one piece :(((. I doubt you can do much - maybe someone will make a thinner replacement

[@BaneSIlvermoon]

Anybody know what the aspect ratio on the tires is?

[@KitsCars]

Front: 235/35 R20 Rear: 275/30 R20

[@BaneSIlvermoon]

@@KitsCars Thanks!

[@CR71243]

Kit, are you going to get the Ferrari 812 replacement (unveiling next week in Miami)?

[@KitsCars]

That escalated quickly! No, I need a bigger garage first :)

[@CR71243]

@@KitsCars😂😂 I love your passion for cars! Thank you!

[@goosedizon]

Kit, I didn't realize you had a Type R! On other note I wonder if either Serramonte of Burlingame Tesla has a sample 24 M3P to look at hmmm.

[@KitsCars]

hah yup!! - twitter.com/tesla_na/status/1782808863617458248. Here's where the Performance are located

[@yensive826]

the bottom is pretty wild, not near as flat looking as the older model

[@ktung7552]

I guess the fake vents are great looking on your type R. 🤣 Also the lame looking rear spoiler "increases" 15hp on your car.🤔😂

[@walkerdarin2003]

Carbon fiber does not look good.

[@dpie4859]

And the European model has 50hp less and 3kwh smaller battery compared to the US version. Thank you Tesla. I just saved myself 55k. I will not buy.

[@Vee2711]

European version still says 0-60 in 2.9. Reckon it’s a lie?

[@ClaudioAguileraMunoz]

@@Vee2711 0-100km/h in 3.1sec

[@KitsCars]

oh interesting, I didn't realize the European model had 50hp less. I know the Chinese market one did.

[@ClaudioAguileraMunoz]

@@KitsCars yeah, but my point is that 50hp es marginal, the difference is very low and the 3kwh reduction brings better range than the US version since you have 9% less power and 3.5% less battery

[@Vee2711]

@@KitsCars I’m sure Ingenext will come out with a plugin to boost the EU version by the 50 its missing