It Looks Like The Tesla Model 3 Is A Lot Quicker Than Advertised

This Model 3 posted impressive VBox-recorded acceleration results, beating the stock figures by a decent margin
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As Model 3 “production hell” continues, few of the 400,000 or so people on the waiting list have gotten hold of their cars. But the silver lining is the lucky few who actually have taken delivery now own something that is - by the looks of it - quite a bit faster than it should be.

We’re keen to see more acceleration tests, but this early one from DragTimes is certainly very promising. Despite the chilly conditions, the Model 3 used here managed 0-60mph in a VBox-recorded 4.663 seconds - significantly faster than the rather underwhelming 5.1sec figure Tesla itself quotes.

It Looks Like The Tesla Model 3 Is A Lot Quicker Than Advertised

It managed to do a quarter-mile in 13.376 seconds meanwhile, ending the run at 103mph. Not bad considering this is just the base, rear-wheel drive Model 3 - a dual motor version will eventually join the ranks, and yes, there’s already talk of Ludicrous Mode.

We can’t wait for the inevitable BMW M3 drag race when that one’s here…

Comments

BenPaye(JDMSquad)(MX5Squad)(LFAsquad)(Subie Squad) (Rotary F
BenPaye(JDMSquad)(MX5Squad)(LFAsquad)(Subie Squad) (Rotary F

I just hope it can be beaten

01/08/2018 - 12:14 |
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H5SKB4RU (Returned to CT)
H5SKB4RU (Returned to CT)

In reply to by BenPaye(JDMSqu…

It can be beaten by a proper tuned evo or impreza, the fastest ones reach 3 secs in 0-60

01/08/2018 - 12:54 |
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ModernChaos
ModernChaos

In reply to by BenPaye(JDMSqu…

comes out from the shadows of the bar, smoking a cigarette (cowboy accent) Did somebody call for a V8?

01/08/2018 - 12:59 |
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GTRTURTLE 🔰 🐢(Oo \ S K Y L I N E / oO) (Koen
GTRTURTLE 🔰 🐢(Oo \ S K Y L I N E / oO) (Koen

I look at that front end of the model three in the video thumbnail and it kind of looks like a panemera. E mission concept confirmed?!

01/08/2018 - 12:18 |
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Freddie Skeates
Freddie Skeates

In reply to by GTRTURTLE &#x1…

can confirm

01/08/2018 - 12:27 |
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Freddie Skeates
Freddie Skeates

It’s all very well that it can get off a starting line quickly but can it get off a production line quickly?

01/08/2018 - 12:24 |
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Freddie Skeates
Freddie Skeates

In reply to by Freddie Skeates

That’s right Elon I got you on the ropes sonnnn

01/08/2018 - 12:34 |
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Anonymous
Anonymous

In reply to by Freddie Skeates

Stfu

01/08/2018 - 19:12 |
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lapped_nurburgring_sub_7_min_on_tricycle
lapped_nurburgring_sub_7_min_on_tricycle

In reply to by Freddie Skeates

01/08/2018 - 23:49 |
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Olds Alero
Olds Alero

In reply to by Freddie Skeates

01/09/2018 - 01:26 |
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Anonymous
Anonymous

Can I just get a proper speedometer in front of the wheel instead of slapping it on a fraction of the huge screen in the middle?

01/08/2018 - 12:26 |
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Jia the Supra Fanboy
Jia the Supra Fanboy

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

same thing with mini coopers and the yaris…

01/08/2018 - 19:51 |
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Drifting Dutch
Drifting Dutch

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

Ya it looks like they have a tablet with a holder on the dase they should make it flush

01/08/2018 - 20:24 |
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Anonymous
Anonymous

Reminds me of this boi

01/08/2018 - 12:26 |
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Anonymous
Anonymous

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

Or this 🤣

01/08/2018 - 12:31 |
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H5SKB4RU (Returned to CT)
H5SKB4RU (Returned to CT)

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

Sir, japanese porn is not allowed in a public coment section

01/08/2018 - 21:21 |
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TheRealBouss
TheRealBouss

Cool, but is a Tesla Model 3 a lot quicker to get to the owners than advertised?

That’s the real question

01/08/2018 - 12:28 |
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Anonymous
Anonymous

In reply to by TheRealBouss

Lame

01/08/2018 - 19:13 |
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Anonymous
Anonymous

Liars all over the world

01/08/2018 - 12:30 |
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Shame their production can’t keep up

01/08/2018 - 12:30 |
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H5SKB4RU (Returned to CT)
H5SKB4RU (Returned to CT)

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01/08/2018 - 12:45 |
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TheMindGarage
TheMindGarage

A Tesla that beats its claimed 0-60 times?!? Never thought that would happen…

01/08/2018 - 12:47 |
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Anonymous
Anonymous

In reply to by TheMindGarage

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01/08/2018 - 19:13 |
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