Over 0–100 km/h, Taycan J1.1 wins (5,13 s vs 6,12 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Taycan J1.1 | i5 eDrive40 G60 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.13 s | 6.12 s | 1.00 s · Taycan J1.1 |
| 400 m standing start | 13.03 s | 14.30 s | 1.27 s · Taycan J1.1 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.91 s | 25.87 s | 2.96 s · Taycan J1.1 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 230 km/h | 193 km/h | 37 km/h · Taycan J1.1 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.15 kg/hp | 6.81 kg/hp | better ratio · Taycan J1.1 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Taycan J1.1 | i5 eDrive40 G60 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.53 s | 1.79 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.55 s | 2.98 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.09 s | 4.78 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.13 s | 6.12 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.30 s | 7.84 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9.95 s | 13.27 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14.43 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 13.03 s | 14.30 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.91 s | 25.87 s |
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 193 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 402 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PSM) |
| Torque | 345 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 071 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Two-speed dog-ring rear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 313 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 130 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Automatic transmission, single-stage with fixed ratio |
Off the line, the Taycan hits 100 km/h in 5.13 s versus 6.12 s for the i5 eDrive40. At this point, the Taycan leads by 1.00 s and sits roughly 10 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Taycan is doing 148 km/h against 135 km/h for the i5 eDrive40. The gap is 0.77 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Taycan crosses the line in 13.02 s versus 14.29 s. The 1.27 s gap represents roughly 57 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Taycan continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 215 km/h versus 186 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Taycan finishes in 22.91 s versus 25.87 s, with a 2.96 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Taycan is capped at 230 km/h, the i5 eDrive40 at 193 km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit - it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.
With two electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.15 kg/hp vs 6.81 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.92 seconds. The 1.00 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Over 0–100 km/h, Taycan J1.1 wins (5,13 s vs 6,12 s).
Taycan J1.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,13 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Taycan J1.1: 402 hp, ratio 5,15 kg/hp. i5 eDrive40 G60: 313 hp, ratio 6,81 kg/hp.
Taycan J1.1: 230 km/h. i5 eDrive40 G60: 193 km/h.