The new options for the Tesla Model 3 include a dual-motor setup and all-wheel drive (AWD), which when added to the standard version will come at an extra cost of $5,000. Range and top speed are the same as the extended-range Model 3 at 498km and 225km/h, while the 0 to 97km/h sprint will be cut from 5.1 seconds to 4.5 seconds.
These specs are bested again in the special Performance version of the Model 3. This also packs dual motors and is AWD, with top speed upped to 250km/h and the 0 to 97km/h time reduced to 3.5 seconds. The cost for the Performance version with all options is more than double the $35,000 price tag of the base Model 3, with Musk comparing it to the BMW M3.
"Cost is $78k," he tweeted. "About same as BMW M3, but 15 percent quicker and with better handling. Will beat anything in its class on the track."
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