Over 0–100 km/h, Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) wins (3,95 s vs 6,22 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
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| Measure | Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) | 128ti F40 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.95 s | 6.22 s | 2.27 s · Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) |
| 400 m standing start | 12.02 s | 14.31 s | 2.29 s · Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.63 s | 25.38 s | 3.75 s · Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.99 kg/hp | 5.45 kg/hp | better ratio · Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) | 128ti F40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.11 s | 1.88 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.85 s | 3.14 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.99 s | 4.86 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.95 s | 6.22 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.16 s | 7.95 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.39 s | 12.77 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 12.93 s | 20.72 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.02 s | 14.31 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.63 s | 25.38 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 250 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 | 563 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PSM) |
| Torque | 650 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 244 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed front / Two-speed dog-ring rear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 265 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 445 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission |
Off the line, the Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) hits 100 km/h in 3.95 s versus 6.22 s for the 128ti. The instant torque of 650 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) leads by 2.27 s and sits roughly 23 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) is doing 155 km/h against 136 km/h for the 128ti. The gap is 1.73 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) crosses the line in 12.01 s versus 14.31 s. The 2.29 s gap represents roughly 103 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 218 km/h versus 190 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) finishes in 21.62 s versus 25.37 s, with a 3.75 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
The Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the 128ti’s FWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) and the 128ti are governed to 249 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.97 seconds. The 2.27 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) wins (3,95 s vs 6,22 s).
Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,95 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB): 563 hp, ratio 3,99 kg/hp. 128ti F40: 265 hp, ratio 5,45 kg/hp.
Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB): 250 km/h. 128ti F40: 250 km/h.