Elon Musk talks about comparing the Tesla EV sedan and the Ferrari 12 Cilindri.
Tesla Inc CEO Elon Musk on Friday touted the abilities of its new Model 3 Performance when compared to Ferrari’s latest 12 Cilindri.
What Happened: “The new Model 3 Performance is awesome,” Musk said in response to a Tesla enthusiast who compared the latest offering from Tesla with Ferrari’s 12Cilindri GT.
2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance: $53,990
2024 Ferrari 12Cilindri: $400,000+Tesla: 510 HP and 0-60 in 2.9 seconds
Ferrari: 830 HP and 0-60 in 2.9 secondsTesla value kills Ferrari + Model 3 front looks better https://t.co/MxXQexyGVH pic.twitter.com/ymPGy562fC
— Brandon (@brandontsla) May 3, 2024
The 12Cilindri from Ferrari was unveiled to the public on Thursday at Miami Beach. The vehicle, Ferrari says, is inspired by Grand Tourers of the 1950s and ’60s and starts at a whopping €395,000 ($425,553). The vehicle offers a max power of 818 hp, can go from 0-100km/h (0-62 mph) in 2.9 seconds, and has a maximum speed of over 340km/h (211mph).
In comparison, the Model 3 Performance has a top speed of 163 mph, can go from 0-60 mph in 2.9 seconds, and can enable over 500 hp on an electric powertrain. Model 3 Performance, however, starts at just $53,990 without including an EV tax credit of $7,500.
The New Model 3 Performance: In January, Tesla introduced the updated Model 3 in the U.S., initially offering two variants: rear-wheel drive and long-range. The Performance variant was conspicuously absent from the listings. However, a company executive affirmed its forthcoming availability.
Tesla launched its new Model 3 Performance in the U.S. last month. While it was priced at $52,990 at the time of launch, it is now priced at $53,990 after a price hike of $1000.