{"id":242555,"date":"2023-10-20T13:19:34","date_gmt":"2023-10-20T13:19:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/?p=242555"},"modified":"2023-10-20T13:19:34","modified_gmt":"2023-10-20T13:19:34","slug":"tesla-model-3-might-get-ludicrous-trim-with-sport-suspension-and-brakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/electric-cars\/tesla-model-3-might-get-ludicrous-trim-with-sport-suspension-and-brakes\/","title":{"rendered":"Tesla Model 3 Might Get Ludicrous Trim With Sport Suspension And Brakes"},"content":{"rendered":"
Remember when Tesla\u2019s Ludicrous Mode was all the ragve before it was one-upped by Plaid in 2021? Well, the Space Balls<\/em>-inspired seed motif might make a splashy comeback in the form of a new trim level for the entry-level Model 3, according to an extract from the American carmaker\u2019s parts catalog that was unearthed by the X account @klwtts.<\/p>\n The notoriety of the Model S Plaid, a car that\u2019s known for taking down gas-powered supercars that cost more than twice its sticker price in a drag race, is undeniable. But even though it\u2019s cheaper than many of the cars it\u2019s capable of outpacing, it\u2019s not exactly affordable.<\/p>\n Last time we checked, a 1,020-horsepower tri-motor Model S Plaid had a starting price of $89,990, which is more than double the price of a base, rear-wheel drive Model 3 that starts at $38,990 in the United States.<\/p>\n Complete with sports brakes and suspension, as well as a Ludicrous-style badge on the trunk lid, the pack might also come with a set of all-new, never-before-seen 19-inch wheels called Helix, according to the parts catalog images posted on X.<\/p>\n Tesla hasn\u2019t said a word about the possibility of a more performance-oriented entry-level EV; in fact, CEO Elon Musk\u00a0has even said during a podcast that a Plaid Model 3 would make no sense. However, by the looks of it, this isn\u2019t Plaid we\u2019re talking about, but Ludicrous, which is a step below the Plaid speed in Space Balls<\/em>\u00a0that famously inspired all these driving modes.<\/p>\n Moreover, a previous report said that the refreshed Model 3 might get a new type of electric motor that bears the letter \u201cT\u201d in the eighth position of the VIN, just like the European-market Plaid Model S and Model X, suggesting that a more powerful variant of the cheapest Tesla is in the works.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n It\u2019s also worth mentioning that the facelifted Model 3 doesn\u2019t currently have a Performance version as the pre-update EV had, with only the rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive Long Range versions on sale everywhere but in North America. In other words, Tesla might switch things up a bit and label the upcoming performance-oriented Model 3 as Ludicrous instead of Performance, as was the case before.<\/p>\n Ludicrous Mode is one of several acceleration modes available on pre-2021 Model S and Model X EVs, alongside Chill, Standard, Sport, Insane, Insane+, and Ludicrous+. These were replaced with a much simpler list of options after the cars were updated at the beginning of the decade with only Chill, Sport, and Insane (or Plaid, depending on trim).<\/p>\n The Model 3, on the other hand, has Chill, Standard, and Sport, the latter being available only on the Performance variant that\u2019s yet to be part of the facelifted lineup.<\/p>\n Do you think there’s a place for a Ludicrous Model 3? Let us know in the comments.<\/p>\n Source: Tesla parts catalog<\/span> via @klwtts<\/span> <\/p>\n Gallery: New Tesla Model 3 <\/h3>\n