Tesla Model 3 Performance
Tesla Model 3 Performance (Super Street)
The Tesla Model 3 Performance is the sharpest, quickest version of Tesla's compact electric sedan — a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive EV that pairs instant torque with serious real-world pace. In Performance trim, it adds upgraded brakes, a lowered and retuned chassis, and the kind of straight-line punch that makes it feel far faster than its modest shape suggests.
Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)
Powertrain: Dual-motor electric AWD system with front and rear permanent-magnet motors
Total Output: ~510 hp (380 kW) combined
Redline: N/A — electric motors deliver peak torque from 0 rpm
Transmission: Single-speed reduction gear
Weight: ~1,854 kg
Dimensions: ~4,720 mm long × 1,849 mm wide × 1,442 mm tall | Wheelbase 2,875 mm
Tires: Performance summer tires on aero wheels
Brakes: High-performance steel brakes with uprated calipers
Layout: Dual-motor AWD electric sedan
In the Simulator Feel
The Model 3 Performance is a fast, accessible, and deceptively quick street car that delivers instant acceleration and remarkable stability under power. It feels planted and easy to drive at speed, with the AWD system helping put power down cleanly out of corners. Compared with combustion performance sedans, it has a different rhythm — less drama in the drivetrain, more emphasis on grip, balance, and precise weight transfer.
Engine & Sound: There’s no traditional engine note here, just the quiet whir of electric motors, inverter hum, and tire noise building as speed climbs. The lack of shifting gives it a smooth, relentless surge that feels brutally effective in the simulator, especially from low speed and on corner exits.
Handling Characteristics:
Cornering: Neutral and predictable, with reassuring front-end bite and mild understeer at the limit.
Traction: Excellent off the line and on corner exit thanks to instant torque and AWD stability.
Braking: Strong stopping power, though the car’s weight means braking zones still need respect.
Top Speed: Very quick in a straight line, with performance tapering as aerodynamic drag and weight take effect.
Driving Style Tip: Use smooth steering and clean throttle application to keep the chassis settled. The Model 3 Performance rewards momentum driving — brake in a straight line, rotate the car gently, then unleash the instant torque on exit. It’s especially effective on technical circuits and short-to-medium tracks where acceleration matters most.
Livery & Aesthetics: The Model 3 Performance keeps Tesla’s minimal, modern look, with clean surfacing, subtle aero touches, and an understated performance stance. In sim form it looks suitably stealthy — more executive sedan than track weapon, which makes the pace even more surprising.
Whether you're using it for street-style sprint races, track-day sessions, or just to feel what instant electric thrust is like in sim racing, the Tesla Model 3 Performance is a quick, composed, and surprisingly entertaining modern performance sedan.