Observed arrival · 2026-10-21
TORBO: a simulated V8 under your Tesla’s throttle
TORBO presents an app and optional hardware node that simulate engine sounds and shifting through a Tesla’s speakers, responding to throttle input.
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- Tesla drivers who miss combustion-engine sounds
- Worth noticing
- The free app includes an American 6.2 V8; other engine packs are offered in-app, while the TORBO Node is described as including every engine.
Field notes
The page describes engine models with individual torque curves and instrument clusters, along with two gearbox behaviors: a direct-feeling DCT and a torque-converter mode with adjustable stall RPM. It also outlines a SIM mode that can run from a slider or S3XY Buttons without connecting to a car. The app is labeled “coming soon”; the Node is offered for pre-order.
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