Over 0–100 km/h, Taycan Turbo S J1.1 wins (2,72 s vs 3,05 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.
| Model X Performance | Taycan Turbo S J1.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,05 s | 2,72 s+0,33 s |
| 400 m standing start | 10,92 s | 10,65 s+0,27 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 19,92 s | 19,51 s+0,41 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 262 km/h+2 km/h | 260 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,16 kg/hp | 3,09 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | Model X Performance | Taycan Turbo S J1.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,89 s | 0,79 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,48 s | 1,32 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,37 s | 2,12 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,05 s | 2,72 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 3,91 s | 3,65 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 6,45 s | 6,10 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 10,08 s | 9,48 s |
| 400 m standing start | 10,92 s | 10,65 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 19,92 s | 19,51 s |
| Top speed | 262 km/h | 260 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 778 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 1139 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 459 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| 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 |
Off the line, the Taycan Turbo S hits 100 km/h in 2.72 s versus 3.05 s for the Model X Performance. At this point, the Taycan Turbo S leads by 0.33 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Taycan Turbo S is doing 171 km/h against 168 km/h for the Model X Performance. The gap is 0.22 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Taycan Turbo S crosses the line in 10.64 s versus 10.92 s. The 0.27 s gap represents roughly 16 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Taycan Turbo S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 238 km/h versus 233 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Taycan Turbo S finishes in 19.50 s versus 19.92 s, with a 0.41 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (262 vs 260 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Model X Performance and the Taycan Turbo S are governed to 262 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 (3.16 kg/hp vs 3.09 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 4.43 seconds. The 0.33 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 3,05 s).
Model X Performance goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,05 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Model X Performance: 778 hp, ratio 3,16 kg/hp. Taycan Turbo S J1.1: 750 hp, ratio 3,09 kg/hp.
Model X Performance: 262 km/h. Taycan Turbo S J1.1: 260 km/h.