Over 0–100 km/h, Taycan Turbo J1.1 wins (3,14 s vs 4,33 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 Turbo J1.1 | Model 3 Long Range AWD | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.14 s | 4.33 s | 1.19 s · Taycan Turbo J1.1 |
| 400 m standing start | 11.15 s | 12.67 s | 1.52 s · Taycan Turbo J1.1 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.28 s | 23.21 s | 2.93 s · Taycan Turbo J1.1 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 260 km/h | 233 km/h | 27 km/h · Taycan Turbo J1.1 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.47 kg/hp | 5.12 kg/hp | better ratio · Taycan Turbo J1.1 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Taycan Turbo J1.1 | Model 3 Long Range AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0.88 s | 1.17 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.47 s | 1.95 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.35 s | 3.20 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.14 s | 4.33 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4.18 s | 5.75 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 6.95 s | 10.09 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 10.78 s | 16.69 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11.15 s | 12.67 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.28 s | 23.21 s |
| Top speed | 260 km/h | 233 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 | 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 | 360 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 611 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 844 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Taycan Turbo hits 100 km/h in 3.14 s versus 4.33 s for the Model 3 Long Range AWD. At this point, the Taycan Turbo leads by 1.19 s and sits roughly 11 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Taycan Turbo is doing 164 km/h against 145 km/h for the Model 3 Long Range AWD. The gap is 0.98 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Taycan Turbo crosses the line in 11.15 s versus 12.66 s. The 1.51 s gap represents roughly 73 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 199 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Taycan Turbo finishes in 20.28 s versus 23.21 s, with a 2.93 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Taycan Turbo is capped at 260 km/h, the Model 3 Long Range AWD at 233 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 (3.47 kg/hp vs 5.12 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.64 seconds. The 1.19 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 Turbo J1.1 wins (3,14 s vs 4,33 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. Model 3 Long Range AWD: 360 hp, ratio 5,12 kg/hp.
Taycan Turbo J1.1: 260 km/h. Model 3 Long Range AWD: 233 km/h.