if they'd offered something like adjustable magnetic shocks and significantly better sway bars on the P I'd have happily spent the extra $. The primary noticeable difference in ride/handling would've been the bigger heavier thin sidewall wheels, and the fact the tires on those wheels are WAAAAAY better than the MXM4 all seasons they put on the stock 18" wheels by default.įWIW the lack of any real physical improvement in handling was the main reason I skipped the P3D- for a LR AWD. Pretty minor difference, to the point Tesla appears to have abandoned doing it at all, and a new P today at no longer lists or shows that it uses the slightly different suspension. The P suspension was (it appears it's no longer) very very very slightly stiffer and a whole 0.4 inches lower. Track mode = better handling & increased cooling for extended track sessions to prevent the powertrain from overheating Track mode != more power & faster acceleration And of course, the ability to have these settings applied when driving straight.A performance mode that you could toggle to on the fly to adjust the handling bias & regen braking for street driving WITHOUT the increased cooling when it isn’t required.A Plaid drag strip/ludicrous+ mode that preheats the battery to optimal "peak performance" instead of having to "Navigate to supercharger" or supercharge prior to the run.My Tesla drive mode wish list for the M3P: The increased powertrain cooling will negatively impact efficiency, range and performance. I suspect most drivers don’t typically drive around in track mode on the street like you can in an ICE vehicle. ![]() It's logical that one would mistakenly associate track mode with the fastest acceleration mode. The cooling from track mode will result in slower acceleration during short bursts. You want the battery as warm as possible (within reason) for peak power output. Due to the enhanced cooling, track mode is actually detrimental to straight line acceleration (eg drag racing).Track mode allows for power for longer durations, not more power. The enhanced cooling is beneficial for extended track sessions to keep the battery and powertrain from overheating (when you're acceleration at 100% for several minutes/laps, not seconds like in 1/8, 1/4, 1/2 mile passes).Don't expect to be doing any burnouts like you can in the Z06 The settings are only applied when the steering wheel is turned (through corners). The handling bias/power distribution & traction control settings have no effect when driving straight.This may not seem like a big deal, but it’s an annoyance when you have to pull over and stop to put it into track mode before an upcoming twisty road. It’s not just a typical drive mode that you can toggle to on the fly like in most ICE vehicles. The car has to be in park to enable track mode.Surprise, track mode is intended for just that, the track. ![]() As an ICE performance car owner, I thought of track mode as a more "hardcore" driving mode and figured “I’ll just leave the M3P in track mode most of the time while driving on the street”. Keep in mind that track mode’s purpose is primarily cooling and changing the handling balance (power distribution through turns), reducing stability assist/traction control and increasing regenerative braking to enhance on-track performance.Īs a new/potential owner, there are a few things to keep in mind and consider about track mode that may not be obvious based on a short test drive. It's required for any competitive track days. Track mode is really the main selling point for the M3P.
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