Tesla’s Model 3 just got faster

Right after laying off its entire marketing department, Tesla revealed a new Performance trim with 510-horsepower and 741 Nm of torque.

Tesla says the new car can hit top speeds of 163 mph (262km/h).

As noted by The Verge the acceleration of 0-60mph (96.5 km/h) in 2.9 seconds is subtracting the rollout time and is probably under extremely specific conditions.

You can read more about it in this Motor Trend review of the Model S Plaid.

Beyond the speeds, Tesla says that the new trim has lower overall power consumption, a more robust Track Mode, and a slightly more aerodynamic exterior that reduces drag by five percent.

For most, this is likely a modest upgrade over the existing Model 3, but if you want to go faster, this is a car for you.