Watch As Driver Loses Control Of Tesla Model 3 Performance At 130MPH

Very few things can rival the exhilaration that one feels when going on a top speed run. With a powerful vehicle like the Tesla Model 3 Performance, such exhilaration becomes even more pronounced, since the vehicle is propelled by the instant torque and raw power from its dual electric motors, which produce a combined 450 hp and 471 lb-ft of torque.

Top speed runs on the Model 3 have been conducted in the past. Last August, for example, Long Range RWD Model 3 owner Michael Striker opted to go flat on the Bonneville Salt Flats. During his top speed attempt, the electric car actually went past the vehicle’s rated 140 mph top speed, reaching 142 mph before Striker decided to pull back on the accelerator. Striker’s top speed run was pretty impressive overall, especially considering that his car was equipped with 18″ Aero Wheels, which are not tuned for performance.

MDarringer - 11/16/2018 3:56:20 PM

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The guy sounded like a judgmental, douchebag, prick. "This place is icky. The casino was icky. OMG this place is icky. Eew." Pretty much like every Tesla owner I've ever met.

DinduNuffin - 11/16/2018 4:31:18 PM

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You must be great at parties.

MDarringer - 11/16/2018 4:45:12 PM

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I am actually. Thanks for the compliment.

TomM - 11/16/2018 5:49:56 PM

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Eventually - the Insurance companies will note the potential for speed abuse - as well as reckless driving (Through acceleration) of these vehicles - and will raise the Insurance rates through the roof. These are not Super Exotic Cars being owned by often well trained drivers - the are owned by the local Tractor Mechanic who happily graduated 4th grade - while he was serving Jury Duty.

People who bought them for the rush - will not be saving anything when that happens.

atc98092 - 11/16/2018 6:16:51 PM

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I agree in general, but I doubt most Super Exotic cars are driven by well trained drivers. :)

MDarringer - 11/16/2018 8:35:10 PM

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@atc98092 I can tell you for certain they aren't. Many times the fast cars are bought by older men with increased reaction time at a moment in their lives when they feel overcompensatory about not being a man half their age.

If a person has a fast car and has not gone to performance driving school with periodic refreshers, they have no business jack-butting around anywhere.

Then you have morons like this Tesla dweeb who reek of the stench of idiots.

I've never driven the salt flats, but I do know that because traction is so reduced that even the slightest movement of the steering wheel can be a big change in course. That fool had no business driving that fast without proper safety equipment and training.

TomM - 11/17/2018 7:10:56 AM

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I note I did not say most were well trained - I said often - that does not even imply Most often. However - many of these cars are owned by professional race car drivers - who certainly know how to drive them - and others are owned by rich car collectors - who will never get their tires dirty on the road.

My point was that the abilities of these cars to be abused will eventually be reflected in the cost of Insurance for them - and those added costs will likely wipe out much of the fuel savings - as if people buy them for that reason.

skytop - 11/18/2018 10:32:29 AM

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That golf cart is going to rust sufficiently to maybe be of use at a mini putting range.

SanJoseDriver - 11/19/2018 11:36:51 PM

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I've never driven on salt flats before, but this seems like an overall terrible idea. At 150 mph it doesn't take much to lose control if the road is unstable. If he spun out in a car that didn't have an 800lb battery on the floor, I don't think it would have gone as well.