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Doesn't matter. This is an old Model S which lost solely due to its poor thermals. The Model 3, particularly with Track Mode enabled, sees very little performan
by iknowstuff 7y ago
Doesn't matter. This is an old Model S which lost solely due to its poor thermals. The Model 3, particularly with Track Mode enabled, sees very little performance degradation due to thermals. Keep in mind Teslas' low center of gravity due to the skateboard battery design.
There is no need for a gearbox in a car with instant torque.
- dsfyu404ed 7y ago>There is no need for a gearbox in a car with instant torque. Depending on the system's ability/need to keep the motor cool that may or may not be true.
- mhh__ 7y agoIt's about the feel. I like shifting and doing heel-toe
- cromulent 7y agoTrue, unless you want maximum efficiency. Interestingly the Formula E cars are reducing the number of gears over time. https://www.hewland.com/formula-e-transmission-evolution/ https://www.hewland.com/formula-e-transmission-evolution/ One of the notable features of the new Porsche Taycan is the two speed gearbox. https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=20886641 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=20886641