Tesla is working on a high-performance
Model S Plaid but, if you can’t wait, the company has introduced a new Track
package for the Model 3. Available exclusively on the range-topping Model 3
Performance with the Performance Upgrade, the Track pack is billed as a
“complete hardware package designed to give you maximum cornering force,
braking performance and high-speed stability for the best lap times.”
The package costs US$ 5,500 and features
20-inch Zero-G Performance wheels with Tesla branded center caps. The wheels
are wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires and backed up by
high-performance brake pads and “track-focused brake fluid.”
The Track pack is expected to begin
shipping in April and Tesla notes the US$ 5,500 price tag includes shipping and
installation at a service center of your choice. The company also cautioned
that the new wheels and tires could affect the car’s original 481 km range. It remains unclear how much of a difference the Track package will make,
but the Performance Upgrade already includes 20-inch wheels and performance
brakes. It also adds a lowered suspension, a carbon fiber rear spoiler and
alloy pedals.
Besides the styling tweaks, the
Performance Upgrade includes a Track Mode and an increased top speed. The
latter means the car can hit 162 mph (260 km/h) instead of the usual 233 km/h. However, the 0-96 km/h time remains unchanged at 3.2
seconds. Of course, getting a car in this specification won’t be cheap as the
Model 3 Performance starts at US$ 56,990.
On the bright side, the model is still faster and more affordable the
Mercedes-AMG C63 which begins at US$ 68,100.
