20-08-2023, 05:26 PM
Very nice! I was guessing it might have been a Tesla of some sort from the earlier hints 
I had a brief ride in a Model 3 a while back. When my friend gave me notice that he was about to demonstrate the acceleration, I didn't really take it very seriously. But I immediately realised why - I've never experienced acceleration like that in a road car. It's a dual motor, so something like 4.4 seconds to 60, and well over 400BHP. But of course, it's not just the power - there's none of that waiting for a turbo to spin up, or an auto box to pick a gear - it's just instantaneous and relentless, and makes traditional ICE sports cars look rather silly with all that complexity and noise. I'd be tempted to pick up an older example (not the dual motor version - no point on public roads) if it wasn't a saloon.
I'd struggle with the minimalism in an M3. But the owner was impressed with how much the car has improved over the 3 years he's had it, thanks to the over-the-air updates that address all aspects of the car, not just how the screen behaves. I quite like how Tesla are continuously improving the way they build them. You're probably aware, but if not, check out Munro Live, who have lots of in-depth information about the various Tesla models, including some incredible tear-downs. Not just Tesla though - they're currently working on an Ionic 5, which I've been watching with interest (a colleague has just taken delivery of theirs, after the long wait you mention - I haven't been in it yet, but I've seen a lot of very positive reviews).
https://www.youtube.com/@MunroLive
I had a brief ride in a Model 3 a while back. When my friend gave me notice that he was about to demonstrate the acceleration, I didn't really take it very seriously. But I immediately realised why - I've never experienced acceleration like that in a road car. It's a dual motor, so something like 4.4 seconds to 60, and well over 400BHP. But of course, it's not just the power - there's none of that waiting for a turbo to spin up, or an auto box to pick a gear - it's just instantaneous and relentless, and makes traditional ICE sports cars look rather silly with all that complexity and noise. I'd be tempted to pick up an older example (not the dual motor version - no point on public roads) if it wasn't a saloon.
I'd struggle with the minimalism in an M3. But the owner was impressed with how much the car has improved over the 3 years he's had it, thanks to the over-the-air updates that address all aspects of the car, not just how the screen behaves. I quite like how Tesla are continuously improving the way they build them. You're probably aware, but if not, check out Munro Live, who have lots of in-depth information about the various Tesla models, including some incredible tear-downs. Not just Tesla though - they're currently working on an Ionic 5, which I've been watching with interest (a colleague has just taken delivery of theirs, after the long wait you mention - I haven't been in it yet, but I've seen a lot of very positive reviews).
https://www.youtube.com/@MunroLive
