For now, it is safe to say that Tesla has established itself as a manufacturer of electric vehicles that is not only technologically advanced but also competitive in tow racing.
We’ve seen several Teslas versus several high-powered cars with internal combustion engines before, and they usually win. We’ve also seen a tow race between Tesla Model S, 3, and X, and you probably know the outcome of that one.
But this latest drag race video from Carwow is a tad different. Competing at the tarmac are three Tesla Model 3 units but with different powertrain configurations. The Model 3 Performance, which is at the top of the Model 3 range faces two lower trim levels, the Model 3 Long Range and the Model 3 Standard Range Plus.
The Performance variable, of course, maximizes the power of the base with 450 horsepower (340 kilowatts) and 471 pound-feet (639 Newton-meters) of torque. The Long Range variant, on the other hand, produces 346 hp (258 kW) and 376 lb-ft (510 Nm) of twist. Each model has two motors, one on each gear, and weighs almost the same at around 1,840 kilograms.
Now, the lightest and most affordable base is the Standard Range Plus-only rear wheelbase, which advises the blades at 3,627 pounds (1,645 kilograms). The most powerful, however, are just churning out 283 hp (211 kW) and 330 lb-ft (450 Nm) of torque.
Now, the outcome of this traction race is quite predictable, considering the sheer size of power output gaps between the three. The question is, how big is the gap among them? If you are in the market for a Model 3, what variables would you look for? Watch the video at the top of this page and let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
