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Tesla (TSLA) held the launch of the top-end “Efficiency” variant of the brand new Mannequin 3 Highland globally when it launched it final 12 months. Nonetheless, up to now, solely the bottom RWD and Lengthy Vary AWD variations can be found on the market.
Nonetheless, some proof has surfaced on-line that reveals that the Mannequin 3 Highland Ludicrous is simply across the nook. By wanting on the supply code of the Tesla Mannequin 3 on-line automobile configurator, we will discover the Ludicrous variant talked about in it.
Tesla fanatic Justin (@hoonigan37) tracked the Ludicrous Mannequin 3 within the configurator first. Once I noticed his tweet, I checked it myself — and sure, it was there. I dug a bit deeper into the code (because of my Net Dev background), and I discovered a couple of extra particulars.
One other step in the best route!
It’s additionally hidden within the European configurator, simply checked it. pic.twitter.com/14BBnbJsIB— Geitenijs (@geitenijs) March 10, 2024
The extra fascinating side of this reveal is that the net configurator supply code additionally comprises the vary and important efficiency figures of the brand new Tesla Mannequin 3 Highland Ludicrous variant. In response to this leaked data, the Ludicrous Mannequin 3 has the next specs:
- Vary: 310 miles (499 km)
- High Velocity: 162 mph (261 km/h)
- Acceleration (0–60 mph): 3.2 seconds
Replace: These values is likely to be placeholders within the automobile configurator code, so the ultimate specs at launch would possibly differ. Keep tuned, as we can be posting an replace as the brand new Mannequin 3 Highland Ludicrous turns into accessible on the market.
The Efficiency variant of a Tesla automobile has a decrease vary in comparison with the mid-tier Lengthy Vary variant. That is primarily as a result of each automobiles have the identical battery pack capability put in. To supply optimum efficiency, acceleration, and pace, the homeowners should compromise on the vary a bit.
Whereas the Lengthy Vary AWD Mannequin 3 Highland goes 341 miles on a single cost (EPA est.), the Mannequin 3 Ludicrous will output 310 miles (499 km). The degradation of 31 miles is a cut price for the bumped-up efficiency specs.
The Ludicrous model of the brand new Mannequin 3 Highland is presently showing within the backend code of each the US and European Tesla automobile configurations. This implies that this model is likely to be concurrently launched in Europe together with the US.
The improved efficiency figures of the Mannequin 3 Highland Ludicrous are additionally as a result of higher aerodynamics as effectively. Tesla modified the entrance bumper design of the Tesla Mannequin 3 Ludicrous and added new wheels as seen within the latest sighting in Spain.
A camouflaged Tesla Mannequin 3 Efficiency was additionally sighted within the US not too long ago. Apparently, it was getting transported together with the Cybertrucks. Tesla was in all probability transport it from Giga Texas to the Engineering HQ in Palo Alto, California, for additional testing functions (pice under).
Initially revealed on Tesla Oracle.
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