It's a bit more exclusive and some people love the increased performance. If it fits your budget and you enjoy the performance - get the Beast! I love the performance of my Beast and Plaid and think these halo vehicles are second to none!
I've had the Beast since December 2023 and it's simply incredible. I also have an S Plaid and I can attest the Beast's steer by wire / 4 wheel steering is second to none.
One time after a software update, the Beast defaulted to Sport Mode and I instantly thought something was wrong. Beast...
here are my software items:
1. Maps - have it stick to the map you choose. I like the terrain satellite mode and it won't stick to my profile like my other Teslas.
2. Seems slow to raise from low to medium heights. I like the truck in a taller mode. Sometimes it takes a while from highway...
He's a Ford Raptor fan. There is an X post where he recently got a Raptor R delivered personally by Farley...
https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2023/08/15/dwayne-johnson-ford-raptor-r-gushes-workers-ceo-jim-farley/70592824007/
How do you think Tesla will distinguish the Performance version to any other version, like the dual motor? There is no badging that we know of. Maybe special rims or something? thoughts?