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Speed junkies waiting for Tesla to release the ultimate version of its can rejoice because the company has just announced and it is available now in Singapore. Tesla is coy about the power output of the version we are receiving but says the Model 3 Performance can get from . Seeing other markets are getting 510hp variants that can do the same in just 2.9 seconds leads us to believe that the version we are getting in Singapore will have around 450hp. Crucially, the Model 3 Performance will get other bits to allow drivers to take full advantage of all that power, this includes more supportive sports seats, a larger rear spoiler for improved high-speed stability, an all-new adaptive suspension system that is tuned for sporty driving, lighter forged wheels, and bigger brakes. There's also a new version of its that allows owners greater customisation over the Model 3 Performance's powertrain and suspension. According to Tesla, you can adjust the car's handling balance, stability control, and its regenerative braking. Since this is the updated Model 3, the cabin is extremely bare. Gone are the column stalks for the indicators, and even the gear shifter is missing. Everything has to be controlled either using buttons on the steering wheel or the large 15.4-inch infotainment display. to find out what that is like to drive. Tesla didn't disclose the Model 3 Performance's battery capacity, but it claims that it has . The company didn't say anything about charging times too, but the new Model 3 Performance should support up to 250kW charging, which means that you should be able to get up to 80% in half an hour as long as you find a powerful enough charger. The Model 3 Performance's biggest rival would be   On paper, the two are quite evenly matched. The Tesla is faster, but BYD counters a more conventional cabin and a lower sticker price. The Tesla Model 3 Performance is available now with prices starting at . Based on today's COE prices, the final price would be . You can find out more .