Following the Pikes Peak crash, Tesla Model 3 emerges as a track monster
Watching the crash of the Model 3 at the Pikes Peak hill climb was devastating. Not only because of the potential for injury to the driver, but also for all of the lost progress on what had been one of UP's most successful track toys. The new vehicle is called the "Bionic Phoenix" and it has the most aggressive aerodynamic package in the company's history.
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With a massive front splitter that extends for what looks like miles in front of the car, massive fender flares that bulge out from theTesla's typically sleek profile, and a wing that could host a full course meal for a family of 12, Unplugged Performance says that the vehicle is capable of up The middle of the car is where the driver's seat used to be. The bodywork has been replaced with carbon-fiber panels. The interior has been stripped and fitted with a roll cage. If the fender flares weren't enough indication, the vehicle's power now makes its way to the ground via UP's 13′′ wide UP-03 forged wheels.
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While not specified on the post, it is likely kept low to the ground thanks to the company's custom suspension offering. This includes everything from Buttonwillow to the historic Laguna Seca Raceway. UP has not specified where the Model 3 will be headed, but there is no doubt it won't just sit on a showroom floor. Allowing anyone crazy enough to create their own rocketship would be great.
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As electric vehicles become more popular, the modification of them will likely grow in popularity. While EV mod are still very much in their infancy compared to their gas counterparts, I am excited for the day when significant names like Rousch, Hennessey, and other titans in the modification space begin to enter the market. We can bask in the glory of the Model 3 and watch as it breaks records in the very near future.