Image via Boo (@BooDev) on X
Tesla has been teasing the release of its new Model 3 Performance, also known as “Ludicrous” (based on its rear badging seen in the wild), and now it seems we’re getting super close to the official unveil.
That’s according to photos and videos shared on the web on Monday, with the Model 3 “Ludicrous” seen at the Tesla location in Malibu, California. Tesla head designer Franz von Holzhausen was in attendance, as confirmed by his matte black-wrapped Cybertruck parked in the lot, with his custom license plate “CYBRTRK”.
What we see is the Model 3 “Ludicrous in a gorgeous Ultra Red, as shared by user Boo (@BooDev) on X. “Another M3 ludicrous in Malibu, Showroom here is doing a private event, heard 0-60 is 2.9s. Franz CT here too,” said Boo.
We see some front images of the new Model 3 Ludicrous that has a new lower front fascia, plus vents in the side front bumper compared to the Long Range Model 3.
From the side, we see new rims and also a rear spoiler. The back shows the “Ludicrous” badge. This car has plates from Texas (suggesting Giga Texas origins?):
Here is a short video of the Model 3 “Ludicrous” rolling out of the parking lot:
better quality vid pic.twitter.com/iOpzTAEbKO
— Boo (@BooDev) April 1, 2024
Here are some more videos of this gorgeous Model 3 “Ludicrous” as well:
❗️ VIDEO DUMP: More Model 3 Ludicrous
Spotted by @SWLights_ https://t.co/nvxCCfMmg8 pic.twitter.com/ok8OYawawX
— DennisCW | wen cybertruck (@DennisCW_) April 2, 2024
Reports are saying that major car reviewers, including MKBHD and Jason Cammisa (they both had first exclusives for the Cybertruck review) and other major auto journalists were spotted at the Malibu event, according to @SawyerMerritt.
Getting a lot of DMs asking when I think the new Model 3 Ludicrous will be unveiled. I have no idea, but MKBHD, Jason Cammisa, Rory from AutoTrader, and other big YouTubers/industry ppl were all spotted at the Tesla event today in Malibu.
I'd say official unveiling within the…
— Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt) April 1, 2024
These auto journalists likely still need to edit and upload their videos—could we see a new Model 3 “Ludicrous” to kick off Q2 sales this week?