Over 0–100 km/h, Taycan Turbo S J1.1 wins (2,72 s vs 3,29 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 S J1.1 | Model 3 Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 2,72 s−0,57 s | 3,29 s |
| 400 m standing start | 10,65 s−0,84 s | 11,49 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 19,51 s−1,70 s | 21,21 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 260 km/h | 261 km/h−1 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,09 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,03 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 S J1.1 | Model 3 Performance |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,79 s | 0,89 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,32 s | 1,49 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,12 s | 2,44 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 2,72 s | 3,29 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 3,65 s | 4,37 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 6,10 s | 7,66 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 9,48 s | 12,53 s |
| 400 m standing start | 10,65 s | 11,49 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 19,51 s | 21,21 s |
| Top speed | 260 km/h | 261 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 750 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PSM) |
| Torque | 1050 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 314 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed front / Two-speed dog-ring rear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 456 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 698 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 836 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Taycan Turbo S hits 100 km/h in 2.72 s versus 3.29 s for the Model 3 Performance. At this point, the Taycan Turbo S leads by 0.57 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Taycan Turbo S is doing 171 km/h against 157 km/h for the Model 3 Performance. The gap is 0.50 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Taycan Turbo S crosses the line in 10.64 s versus 11.49 s. The 0.84 s gap represents roughly 44 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Taycan Turbo S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 238 km/h versus 216 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Taycan Turbo S finishes in 19.50 s versus 21.21 s, with a 1.70 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (260 vs 261 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Taycan Turbo S and the Model 3 Performance are governed to 260 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 (3.09 kg/hp vs 4.03 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 5.03 seconds. The 0.57 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 S J1.1 wins (2,72 s vs 3,29 s).
Taycan Turbo S J1.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 2,72 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Taycan Turbo S J1.1: 750 hp, ratio 3,09 kg/hp. Model 3 Performance: 456 hp, ratio 4,03 kg/hp.
Taycan Turbo S J1.1: 260 km/h. Model 3 Performance: 261 km/h.