Over 0–100 km/h, Taycan Turbo J1.1 wins (3,14 s vs 5,68 s).
Performance comparison
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| Taycan Turbo J1.1 | Focus ST 280 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,14 s−2,54 s | 5,68 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,15 s−2,65 s | 13,80 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,28 s−4,36 s | 24,64 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 260 km/h | 264 km/h−4 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,47 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,11 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | Taycan Turbo J1.1 | Focus ST 280 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,88 s | 1,66 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,47 s | 2,77 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,35 s | 4,37 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,14 s | 5,68 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,18 s | 7,28 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 6,95 s | 11,78 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 10,78 s | 19,05 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,15 s | 13,80 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,28 s | 24,64 s |
| Top speed | 260 km/h | 264 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 670 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PSM) |
| Torque | 850 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 322 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed front / Two-speed dog-ring rear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 280 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 431 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed dual-clutch |
Off the line, the Taycan Turbo hits 100 km/h in 3.14 s versus 5.68 s for the Focus ST 280. The instant torque of 850 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Taycan Turbo leads by 2.54 s and sits roughly 21 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Taycan Turbo is doing 164 km/h against 139 km/h for the Focus ST 280. The gap is 1.97 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Taycan Turbo crosses the line in 11.15 s versus 13.79 s. The 2.64 s gap represents roughly 121 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Taycan Turbo continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 229 km/h versus 194 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Taycan Turbo finishes in 20.28 s versus 24.63 s, with a 4.35 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (260 vs 264 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 260 km/h, the Taycan Turbo never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
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 8.27 seconds. The 2.54 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Taycan Turbo J1.1 wins (3,14 s vs 5,68 s).
Taycan Turbo J1.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,14 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Taycan Turbo J1.1: 670 hp, ratio 3,47 kg/hp. Focus ST 280: 280 hp, ratio 5,11 kg/hp.
Taycan Turbo J1.1: 260 km/h. Focus ST 280: 264 km/h.