Tesla Model 3 Performance Nürburgring POV | The Best and The Worst 

It got me thinking, imagine Model 3 as a Ring tool? They are getting very popular in the States already.

"we can use this time to cool the brakes" *the very second later a GT3 overtakes* "enough cooling!"

Misha is like: “it’s my first time driving Tesla on track” Also Misha: overtaking at 150kmh and going sideways in the first minute on track

Whenever you feel like a plan is too ambitious, remember that guy at 11:13 who brought a Prius to the Nürburgring.

*Tesla not enough power* Driver: Let me download some more horsepower

Since u were keeping up with the mini in front it felt like the exhaust sound is coming from Tesla 😂😂

Misha: 'Brakes are getting really hot' Also Misha: goes full send and stops using the brakes going sideways at 150km/h* 11:23

Imagine the roadster, it will smoke the other cars on the track, can't wait for it!

Even if it is the Performance model, this is still, really, just a regular, day to day, car. It's not a race car. It has comfortable seats, all the small things that you want while commuting, large trunk, and so on. That it performs this well on the track is really a bonus.

Legends tells.. that blue GT3 rs driver still have nightmares of a Tesla keeping up with him...

Nice run. I enjoyed it :)

That mini cooper in front of you guys was damn impressive!

10:10 battery pack start's being "ungreened" by Misha's driving... After suspension and break upgrade, we need to see Misha drivin this thing again. Make it happen!

Also it's really weird hearing you breathe during a lap

Fantastic for me to experience your lap! Thank you for making it happen. I could not take my eyes off the road ahead!

Crazy to be casually chatting and hear the exhaust note of the guy in front! When all the cars are electric, we will probably be able to hear the couple arguing in the car in front! 🤣😂 Nicely done mate... Real eye-opener. 🏆🇬🇧

A friend of mine took me on the ring with his Model 3 Performance just this weekend and holy hell is the difference in just track experience and knowledge of driving a car on track apparent. I thought we were going to die several times. xD

As a former Tesla employee, I had the incredible honor of delivering the very first customer Model 3 in Europe. And I also had a couple of laps at Spa Francorchamps with it. It's great (but not perfect) on the road, but before you go on any tracks you need to do massive improvements on the suspensions, brakes and seats. The suspension gave me the impression of going through corners like it was a 2CV. As for the brake, in normal road driving you would never ever use them. Not kidding. Also, rotors wear out quite quickly.

You can really see Misha's driving skills come alive when he drives this Tesla. It's a completely different car for him power train wise, weight and steering characteristics. Bravo Misha you left Porsche owners scratching their heads!

1:33 "He will cool down after the Fahrt." That's the most German thing I've heard today.

„He will cool down after the fart” 😂 1:33

very nice driving, you can really see the low center of mass, but this thing will shred tyres and brakes like nothing else lol.

Still , the beautiful sound of that GT3 RS gave me goosebumps!

“Use the entire track" "See? We are still behind that Porsche"

Looks like brakes are going to have to be upgraded a little earlier than expected

The comments here are absolutely insane 😄 The Model 3 was never a track intended car compared to the Porsche and the Mini.. It has comfortable roadtrip seats and a soggy suspension to swallow speed bumps and it manages to fly through Nordschleif overtaking loads of cars, keeping up with a Porsche and going sideways with 4 doors and seats.. and you people are still sitting here bitching about battery degradation, range and soggy suspension. People love hating on the Tesla having absolutely no experience of it whatsoever. I'm not asking for you to love it, I'm suggesting for half of you dorks to stop hating on it and just see what a small California-based company achived in 10 years in a world with 60, 70, 100 year old car brands. Most of you live not more than 10-20 miles away from a Tesla Supercharging station and not more than about 10 years ago there where no Supercharging stalls outside of the US at all.. You guys don't need to love the Tesla. Salesfigures and delivery times does Tesla justice. But you need to stop hating, guys. You honestly look like fools.

I had a KW suspension installed and never regretted it!The Model 3 finally drives as it should and does not wobble through the curves like a ship.

Very cool! Kudos to the generous owner for sharing his car.

*loud bang* Misha "ah that must be your wallet" .. unintentionally cracking me up!

Cool, finally!

Remember: this is not a trackday tool, it is a car for doing the schoolrun and getting groceries...

Thank you for posting this! Fantastic work, and a fair assessment, Misha!

You're talking quietly this time, what an experience. I can certainly imagine that car with some good tires, stiffer suspension and better brakes being quick as hell.

So great to see a drive like you go nuts with a Tesla. Just great driving without going over the top in your video. Love it!

That was impressive, amazing driving and the 3 has so much racing potential

Hey Misha... Thanks for these awesome videos, I enjoy watching them and I learn a lot from your driving style ;) ... I don't have the track near me but VR is the next best thing and it really makes a big difference to see the pros and learn their lines, breaking points, etc,. Peace out from Finland

Actually nice to see a Tesla doing good on the ring, if the roadster comes it will be even better.

Hey Misha, You know we've got those performance brakes on the shelf for that Model 3 in the Netherlands right? 2-piece rotors US made, hit us up and re-track it!

Great job with the Model3, Misha. Respect and thanks for sharing.

being an american, it's funny seeing all of the porsche's like we do ford's here. nice run btw

Better brakes, better suspension, better tires and you're fast as f*** 😳

This was extremely interesting. Thank you Benjamin.

My first "experience" of a tesla, was after I got new hearing aids just a couple of months ago. I was driving my Astra with windows open in town when a Model 3 went by the other way at about 20 mph. I heard the weight of the car from the tire noise!!!!

Insane driving skills, love the Tesla quietness.

I, for one, didn't expect it to be thát fast... So i'm thoroughly impressed. thanks Ben, for letting Misha have a go and welcome to the vlogs!

I'm most impressed by how calm the passenger remained. I want to see video or photo even of that moment in Brunchen. 😜

I have Model 3 Performance upgraded for the track near the ring. It has much harder sport suspension, it sits 30mm lower, much more camber, solid rear arms, much higher rate sway bars, much more precise steering bushings, significantly larger and better cooling (~4 times) brakes, high temp pads and fluid, 20% wider and 40% taller tires, lighter 19 vs 20 inch forged rims, 4 points harness for the driver. It doesn't yet have aero upgrades - I'm waiting for UPP results of CFD and Pikes Peak test, but it's already night and day vs stock. If you're interested to compare - let me know, I will come. I believe that for the Ring regenerative braking can be dialed back with large brakes (plus you guys didn't switch off a/c), so it can be kept on full power the whole time.

wow the car kept up with GT3RS without upgraded suspension. Pretty impressive. Minor modifications will greatly make it a real track monster....

i live in Norway. there is teslas literally everywhere. every 20th car you pass is a tesla in norway

That was amazing, Tesla out the box is very impressive, but you have to admit, that Porsche sounded sweet....😍

Best thing about this is the sound. I like the quiet.

Fantastic video! Thank you!

Really fun to watch the tire temps in real time

Surprisingly quick. As I'm sure many have said, some performance parts and a bit of weight loss it would be a great daily and occasional lap car.

It’s astounding how well it kept up with the blue GT3!

I can't wait to see you have a go with a Model 3 fitted with some proper tires, coils, and brake upgrades.

I would say probably 99% of tesla customers aren't thinking about taking their cars on the track. I get the improvements you mentioned would help the car but I also don't think you could call out issues on a car that was never built to go race on a track. For the car to perform the way it did imo is remarkable to say the least

Very interesting video, thanks to the Tesla owner for letting Misha drive it and taking all of us with you! ;-)

This is incredible. Nice run! I need to revisit the 'ring again.

Lovely driving with a great car! I have a Model 3 ad well and live in the Alps! There is no better feeling than to drive up a curvy mountain road than with a Tesla! They are perfect for this!

This was amazing to watch

Amazing, BTG seems to be 8:33 with yellow zone and that little card incident. Very good, seems like most important improvement to do for the track is brake pads and fluid. 4 seconds faster than the Polestar 1.

"It'll cool down after the fahrt." Always a good thing

Such a useful and fun video. Thank you!

When you were keeping up with the GT3 that was EPIC!!

One of your most interesting videos. Well done. Your driving skills well shown here. With brakes gone and poor street tires you still kept up with experienced GT3 in a car you had never driven. Most interesting. Minor changes to suspension, tires and breaks and this car is pretty fit for the track.

Great video, really enjoyed that one!

Thank you for the very enjoyable experience!

It's fun when it's you who's driving, it feels like you really wanted to test the limits

thanks mini for the sound

8:33 Gotta love the pan to the side mirrors and seeing the blue porsche starting to creep up.

Exciting run. Thanks.

Tesla is making it really tough on the competitors! I can’t wait to get mine!

I hope he puts brakes on it along with the suspension. I'd love to see you do another lap with those basic mods. Model S Plaid drivetrain and track mode getting announced Sept 22nd.

The best review of performance model 3 I've seen so far.

It'S very interesting to see a car that makes no sound, can go so fast. It can even keep up with a GT3 RS... Mindblowing.

That was SAF Misha! Well driven young man!

That was a VERY impressive run! Especially considering it's a 2+ ton 4-door sedan! To be able to fairly much keep up with the Porsche(with all the performance mods and goodies it has) and to do it SO quietly is really beyond belief! Just think if the 3 had better brakes and tires and suspension? Porsche...look out!

Funny to only hear all the engines of the cars around the Model 3. Love the quiet but quick driving.

Dudes a beast on the wheel

11:19 the moment you've been waiting for...

Particularly with the spacex package I get the feeling that the Roadster is going to absolutely swamp the competition on the ring.

love hearing that mini

That was so entertaining to watch. Did you have any issues with the battery getting overheated?

Brakes are important if a car has a track mode.... Regen or not.

that tesla with semi slicks and sport breaks would beat most sportcars and the cost of ownership are low.

Absolutely Awesome!

Fantastic drive!

Really good driving. I want to see it more with better tires, brakes and seats.

I can keep up with a GT3RS??? Hahahahaha The novice track drivers and their comments kill me. It’s ALL about the DRIVER. Put the same skilled driver in the GT3RS and you will never see it again after a few corners.

Omg that was so exiting great video

Thank you Ben.

I would like to thank the mini and the cayman for the engine sounds!

Pretty damn impressive for a heavy sedan. I’m sure the Porsche driver was wondering what was going on for sure. It would definitely be interesting to see what upgraded brakes and suspension would do with Misha behind the wheel again.

It sure has potential! Great Job Misha :)

Misha, I never commented before bu wow, this lap was incredible with a car which is not prepared for it. How many % of the battery have been used in one lap?

Amazing! Would have thought it would "throttle" the power more than it did!! :o

Hey Misha, Has Apex and other hotels / restaurants / etc. recovered from the Corona pandemic? Basically, how is it going for the tourism industry around the ring? (I was there about one or two months ago and our hotel, for around 80 people, had only four rooms rented out)

It’s like watching a racing game, cool!

great drive Misha!