Tesla Model 3 Performance lap time at Top Gear Track

2018 Tesla Model 3 Performance completed a standing lap of Top Gear Track in 1 minute and 21.5 seconds.

Track	Top Gear Track
Type	standing start
Vehicle	Tesla Model 3 Performance
Power / weight	487 ps / 1847 kg
Driver	The Stig
Time	1:21.500
Average speed	125 kph (77 mph)
Submitted	24.06.2019 by FastestLaps
Source	BBC Top Gear tv show (United Kingdom)
Views	1.3k

Reference: Image of source BBC Top Gear - Season 27 - Episode 2

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Tesla 5m ago

Different battery cells and track mode avoid overheating. So not comparable to any other Tesla.

SpeedKing 1y ago

Good for about 4 laps before the batteries get too hot and power is reduced. I'd be surprised if it lasted a lap around the Nordschleife on full power.

Grimes 1y ago

Then please be suprised.

SpeedKing 1y ago @Grimes

Not according to Road and Track who tested the Model 3 at Lime Rock Park.
https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/road-tests/a22625274/tesla-model-3-performance-track-test/

Nobody 6m ago

It wont last, the other Teslas all overheat before the end.

Tesla Model 3 Performance lap time at Top Gear Track

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