Over 0–100 km/h, Taycan GTS wins (3,65 s vs 5,13 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Taycan GTS | Taycan | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.65 s | 5.13 s | 1.48 s · Taycan GTS |
| 400 m standing start | 11.75 s | 13.03 s | 1.28 s · Taycan GTS |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.32 s | 22.91 s | 1.59 s · Taycan GTS |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 230 km/h | 20 km/h · Taycan GTS |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.90 kg/hp | 5.15 kg/hp | better ratio · Taycan GTS |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Taycan GTS | Taycan |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.00 s | 1.53 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.67 s | 2.55 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.71 s | 4.09 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.65 s | 5.13 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4.83 s | 6.30 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.01 s | 9.95 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 12.49 s | 14.43 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11.75 s | 13.03 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.32 s | 22.91 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 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 | 590 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PSM) |
| Torque | 850 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 303 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 GTS hits 100 km/h in 3.65 s versus 5.13 s for the Taycan. At this point, the Taycan GTS leads by 1.48 s and sits roughly 18 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Taycan GTS is doing 156 km/h against 148 km/h for the Taycan. The gap is 1.11 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Taycan GTS crosses the line in 11.75 s versus 13.02 s. The 1.28 s gap represents roughly 65 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Taycan GTS continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 219 km/h versus 215 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Taycan GTS finishes in 21.32 s versus 22.91 s, with a 1.59 s lead.
The Taycan GTS features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Taycan’s RWD. 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 are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Taycan GTS is capped at 249 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the Taycan at 230 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 (3.90 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 7.04 seconds. The 1.48 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 GTS wins (3,65 s vs 5,13 s).
Taycan GTS goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,65 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Taycan GTS: 590 hp, ratio 3,90 kg/hp. Taycan: 402 hp, ratio 5,15 kg/hp.
Taycan GTS: 250 km/h. Taycan: 230 km/h.