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Originally Posted by packet
Fascinating - thank you.
It does not sound fun.
Is it possible to distill the experience to be one of pure speed / response when say, going for an entry/exit point or corner apex?
Or is that muted too? I'm curious about the cornering physics now.
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I haven't taken a Tesla on the track, but if you're focusing strictly on performance as opposed to driver engagement, then yes it will impress. The Tesla is fast and corners relatively well due to the low center of gravity from the batteries.
That being said... it still lacks the visceral feeling you get from a an ICE engine. The Tesla removes complexities from having to worry about rev range and which gear you're in while entering/exiting a corner. From my perspective, those elements add to engagement, excitement and overall satisfaction (in addition to the sound). In a Tesla it's just not as satisfying because it's as simple as stomping on the accelerator regardless of where your engine speed is or what gear you're in.