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Originally Posted by XutvJet
I find it hard to believe that any real car person that wants an engaging driving experience will find an EV able to scratch that itch. Yes, EVs can be wildly quick, but there's way more to performance and the driving experience than just acceleration which is about the only performance metric an EV is good at. Yeah, you can make an EV handle all right with a lot of work, but there's no getting around all the weight and general sensory deprivation.
I'm not an EV hater and I've driven a few Teslas and could easily buy a Plaid, but I'd MUCH rather have lighter and engaging and fun to drive cars that feel alive.
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I have three totally different cars and they all serve their purpose.
2018 Cayman 6MT
2020 Tesla Model 3 Performance
2021 Rubicon
I can tell you right now, the m3P can hang with my mid engine Porsche when it comes to handling and is faster around a track using the same driver on the same track than many sports cars including my 718(Top Gear test track/ The Stig)
62. Tesla Model 3 Performance The Stig 1:21.50 487 / 1846
63. Aston Martin DB11 The Stig 1:21.50 608 / 1902
64. BMW M3 (F80) The Stig 1:21.60 431 / 1602
65. Porsche 718 Cayman S The Stig 1:21.60 350 / 1424
66. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG The Stig 1:21.60 571 / 1674
67. Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI (Mk I) The Stig 1:21.60 525 / 1671
68. Porsche Cayman GTS (981) The Stig 1:21.60 340 / 1379
69. Jaguar F-Type R Coupe The Stig 1:21.60 550 / 1665
70. Aston Martin One-77 The Stig 1:21.67 760 / 1500
71. Chevrolet Corvette Stingray The Stig 1:21.70 502 / 1646
72. SLS AMG Coupe Electric Drive The Stig 1:21.70 751 / 2095
73. Lamborghini Urus The Stig 1:21.70 650 / 2263
74. Ford GT (Mk I) The Stig 1:21.90 550 / 1574
75. Audi RS6 Avant (C8) The Stig 1:21.90 600 / 2188
76. Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet The Stig 1:22.20 500 / 1667
77. Ferrari 360 CS The Stig 1:22.30 425 / 1280
78. Alpine A110 S (Mk II 300 PS) The Stig 1:22.30 300 / 1133
79. Porsche 911 GT3 RS (996) The Stig 1:22.30 381 / 1360
80. Caterham Seven 620R The Stig 1:22.30 w 315 / 551
81. Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI Spyder The Stig 1:22.30 525 / 1755
82. Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (C6) The Stig 1:22.40 512 / 1446
83. Audi RS Q8 The Stig 1:22.50 600 / 2421
the list goes on but you get the picture....People who think they are only good in a straight line have never actually driven one....
I have had many many fun and fast cars in my life and the M3P is one of my favorite cars I've ever owned....not paying close to $6 a gallon these days here in Cali is just a nice bonus