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Originally Posted by clyde
A friend started a FB thread today:
"[Is] the Model 3 really in DS? I am watching one right now, and it isn't slow."
That language from that person is something I took notice of.
I guess I missed where the RWD 3 was classed for SCCA Solo in the same class as my Camaro. Does not include AWD or Performance. (Yet, anyway.)
The thread includes some comments from a Tesla development driver who said the only suspension adjustability is toe front and rear, the open dif is a bit of a problem for the RWD, and the traction/stability systems are not defeatable. He keeps asking for them to be made defeatable because he finds more time when he shuts them down. He also says the forthcoming "track mode" in Performance AWD cars lets you be pretty aggressively before intervening.
Dunno how much this is all old news to you guys, but I guess I'm paying a little attention now.
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Originally Posted by JST
I’m curious about where they class the AWD. I fully intend to run at least a couple of events in it next year—maybe by then track mode will be out.
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Originally Posted by JST
Hm, this means as of right now my car is in DS, right? My 450 hp, AWD car that runs 11 second quarters?
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The Model 3 line includes RWD and AWD. Was initially listed as "Model 3 (RWD)". The AWD was classed in the August Fasttrack when they dropped the "(RWD)" part.
Expect "Model 3 AWD Performance" (is there a RWD Performance?) to be classed somewhere else before next season begins.