Over 0–100 km/h, Taycan wins (5,13 s vs 5,24 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
5.13 s
| Measure | Taycan with Performance Battery Plus (PB) | Taycan | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.24 s | 5.13 s | 0.12 s · Taycan |
| 400 m standing start | 13.08 s | 13.03 s | 0.05 s · Taycan |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.92 s | 22.91 s | 0.01 s · Taycan |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 230 km/h | 230 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.59 kg/hp | 5.15 kg/hp | better ratio · Taycan with Performance Battery Plus (PB) |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Taycan with Performance Battery Plus (PB) | Taycan |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.56 s | 1.53 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.60 s | 2.55 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.18 s | 4.09 s · tight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.24 s | 5.13 s · tight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.38 s | 6.30 s · tight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 9.99 s | 9.95 s · tight gap |
| 0–200 km/h | 14.30 s · tight gap | 14.43 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.08 s | 13.03 s · tight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.92 s | 22.91 s · tight gap |
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 230 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 | 469 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PSM) |
| Torque | 357 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 151 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed front / Two-speed dog-ring rear |
| 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 |
Off the line, the Taycan hits 100 km/h in 5.13 s versus 5.24 s for the Taycan with Performance Battery Plus (PB). At this point, the Taycan leads by 0.12 s and sits roughly 2 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Taycan is doing 148 km/h against 148 km/h for the Taycan with Performance Battery Plus (PB). The gap is 0.06 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Taycan crosses the line in 13.02 s versus 13.07 s. The 0.05 s gap represents roughly 3 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Taycan continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 215 km/h versus 217 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Taycan finishes in 22.91 s versus 22.91 s, with a 0.01 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (230 vs 230 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Taycan with Performance Battery Plus (PB) and the Taycan are governed to 230 km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.59 kg/hp vs 5.15 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.09 seconds. The 0.12 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, Taycan wins (5,13 s vs 5,24 s).
Taycan with Performance Battery Plus (PB) goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,24 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Taycan with Performance Battery Plus (PB): 469 hp, ratio 4,59 kg/hp. Taycan: 402 hp, ratio 5,15 kg/hp.
Taycan with Performance Battery Plus (PB): 230 km/h. Taycan: 230 km/h.