Tesla has launched a new Model 3 Track Package for racing enthusiasts looking to maximize track performance of their all-electric sedan with Zero-G Performance wheels and race-focused brake and tire modifications.

The new performance package is being offered for the Tesla Model 3 Performance variant at $5,500 and includes stickier Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires that are popular among track junkies, high-performance brake pads and racing brake fluid.

“Optimize the track performance of your Performance Upgrade Model 3. Track Package is a complete hardware package designed to give you maximum cornering force, braking performance and high-speed stability for the best lap times,” reads the description on Tesla’s online Shop for the upgrade.

Tesla Model 3 Track Package Includes:

• 4 x 20″ X 9″ Zero-G Performance wheels
• 4 x Tesla logo center caps
• 20 x Lug nut covers
• 4 x 245/35ZR20 XL Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires
• 4 x tire pressure sensors
• 1 x front and rear high-performance brake pads
• 1 x track-focused brake fluid

Included in the Model 3 track package are a set of 20-inch diameter “Zero-G Performance Wheels” in a “square set up”, whereby all four wheels and tires are of equal size. The upgraded Zero-G wheels in a 20″ x 9″ set up are 0.5 inches wider than the factory 20″ x 8.5″ Model 3 Sport Wheels. Combined with wider and stickier rubber from the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires, drivers are able to negotiate more aggressive cornering speeds in their Model 3 Performance as well as higher entry speeds.

While Tesla’s single-pedal driving capability through regenerative braking means that a driver rarely needs to use the brakes, the demands of track driving at high speeds into turns on a race circuit require the heavy use of brakes, often leading to brake fade due to higher brake temperatures.

Tesla’s Model 3 Track Package includes high-performance front and rear brake pads that are designed to withstand more aggressive braking and higher temperatures, paired with Tesla-branded, track-focused brake fluid.

Model 3 Performance owners looking to purchase the $5,500 track package can coordinate shipping and installation with their local Tesla Service Center.

Shipments for the Model 3 Performance Track Pack is expected to begin in April 2020.

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Tesla Model 3 snow chains for 20″ Performance wheels have been added to the company’s online store.

The Maggi Trak Sport 214 snow chain is a unique type of self-adjusting and easy-to-install chain that utilizes four clamps and one fixing point for installation. Rather than wrapping the chains around the inner portion of the tire, the outer wheel side of the drive wheels is used as the single fixing point over complex inner side attachments. Excellent traction and durability in snowy conditions are to be expected from the aftermarket addition. Previously, snow chains were only available for Model 3 with 19″ wheels in a dual motor and rear-wheel drive configuration and were produced by a different manufacturer.

Tesla’s store also notes that the Maggi Trak Sport chains are only approved for Model 3 Performance 20” wheels and Tesla-approved 235/35R20 tires. Additionally, they should only be installed on the rear wheels. For $290, the snow chain package includes a nylon protective bag, one pair of chains, and an installation guide, and delivery is anticipated to take 2-3 weeks.

According to the manufacturer, the self-adjusting nature of the Maggi Trek snow chains ensures a perfect grip between the chain and the tire tread. The gripping unit design has a smaller profile that won’t compromise the minimal space between the outer tire and inner wheel well, resulting in a safe and quiet drive. The Maggi Trak Sport snow chain system is also available for the Model S.

Watch the video below for how to install the Model 3 AWD Maggi trek snow chains, as demonstrated on a Model S:

When Elon Musk revealed the specs of the Model 3 Performance on Twitter, he noted that the electric sedan would be able to outperform iconic high-performance cars like the BMW M3 around the track. In true Tesla tradition, the Model 3 Performance is a beast when it comes to acceleration, with the electric sedan being listed with a 0-60 mph time of 3.5 seconds.

Also in true Tesla tradition, the electric car turned out to be a little bit faster than Elon Musk’s initially-announced figures. Musk himself teased improvements in the Model 3 Performance’s power on Twitter before deliveries of the vehicle began, noting that Tesla would probably be able to increase the vehicle’s output by “a little,” and later stating that the electric car could probably do 0-60 mph runs in 3.3 seconds provided that it’s equipped with grippier tires and wider rear wheels.

VBOX Tests of the electric car doing 0-60 mph runs show that the Model 3 Performance can hit Elon Musk’s quoted 3.3 seconds with stock tires and wheels. With a full battery, the Model 3 Performance was even able to hit 60 mph in just 3.18 seconds, far quicker than Tesla’s official estimates.

So what happens now if the Model 3 Performance is fitted with lightweight rims and broader, grippier tires? That question was recently addressed by Tesla owner-enthusiast Erik Strait, better known as the host of YouTube’s DÆrik channel. The YouTube host opted to acquire a set of lightweight, staggered wheels from T-Sportline to see how the vehicle’s acceleration changes depending on the Model 3 Performance’s wheels and tires.

The lightweight rims installed on the vehicle were around 32 pounds lighter than Tesla’s 20″ Sport Wheels for the Model 3 Performance. The rear tires were also 2 inches wider than Tesla’s stock tires, giving the electric sedan a staggered wheel setup.

Some car manufacturers employ staggered wheels for their high-performance models. Chevrolet, for example, adopts this wheel setup for the Corvette. While staggered wheels give vehicles a better stance, the configuration also improves handling and control, as well as traction. There is a reason why cars optimized for high-speed driving such as F-1 racers use staggered wheel setups, after all.

As could be seen in DÆrik’s video, the Model 3 Performance, when fitted with lightweight wheels and staggered tires, can hit 60 mph in just 3.13 seconds — and that’s with the vehicle not being fully charged. With a full battery, there is a good chance that the electric car could get even better acceleration figures. Ultimately, stickier wheels and wider tires don’t make the Model 3 Performance as quick as a Ludicrous Mode-enabled Model S P100D, which goes from 0-60 mph in 2.3 seconds, but the electric sedan is still plenty quick.

Besides, one of the biggest draws of the Model 3 Performance is the fact that its capabilities go beyond straight line acceleration. The electric sedan is the first among Tesla’s lineup that is set to receive a dedicated Track Mode, which optimizes the vehicle for hard driving around racecourses. Elon Musk calls Track Mode the “Expert User Mode” for the car, and if early reviews of the feature are any indication, the electric sedan might very well be the first Tesla that could dominate on the track as well as the Model S P100D dominates on the drag strip.

Watch the Model 3 Performance’s acceleration with a staggered wheel setup in the video below.

https://youtu.be/9rYeezZp5b0