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 / 1848 kg
Driver	The Stig
Time	1:21.500
Average speed	125 kph (77 mph)
Submitted	4 years ago by FastestLaps
Source	BBC Top Gear tv show (United Kingdom)
Views	2.3k

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

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Spencer P 1y ago

Just rewatched the episode. The Model 3 that went around the track was a LR AWD version, not a Performance.

M3P 3m ago

in that episode at 33:20 it shows the badge "Dual Motor" with the red underline also the larger red callipers front and rear are visible during a number of shots. both of which are exclusive to the performance variant. Of note however this was shot some time before June 2019. Some time during 2019 there was a software update for Model 3's giving around 5% more power, no indication if this tested version had the update and track mode was not available until 2020. both of which may have improved the lap time.

Tesla 3y ago

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

SpeedKing 4y 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 4y ago

Then please be suprised.

SpeedKing 4y 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 3y ago

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

NotaLuddite 2y ago @Nobody

Don't be such a hater - electric is the future!

Cocobe 1y ago @Nobody

The Model 3 performance has shown much less fade than the model S.

A Nissan GTR or Aventador won't last 3 laps of Laguna Seca on full chat before the brakes and tires give up, so it's not fair to say this is the biggest problem with all electric cars.

Tesla Model 3 Performance lap time at Top Gear Track

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