Over 0–100 km/h, Model X Plaid wins (2,63 s vs 3,32 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Model X Plaid | Model X P90D | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 2.63 s | 3.32 s | 0.70 s · Model X Plaid |
| 400 m standing start | 10.09 s | 11.18 s | 1.09 s · Model X Plaid |
| 1,000 m standing start | 18.56 s | 20.35 s | 1.79 s · Model X Plaid |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 262 km/h | 250 km/h | 12 km/h · Model X Plaid |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 2.40 kg/hp | 3.24 kg/hp | better ratio · Model X Plaid |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Model X Plaid | Model X P90D |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0.78 s | 0.98 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.31 s | 1.63 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.09 s | 2.62 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 2.63 s | 3.32 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 3.27 s | 4.21 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 5.15 s | 6.81 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 7.78 s | 10.57 s |
| 400 m standing start | 10.09 s | 11.18 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 18.56 s | 20.35 s |
| Top speed limited | 262 km/h | 250 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 | 1020 hp | Triple Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 1424 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 445 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 762 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 967 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 468 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Model X Plaid hits 100 km/h in 2.63 s versus 3.32 s for the Model X P90D. At this point, the Model X Plaid leads by 0.70 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model X Plaid is doing 184 km/h against 166 km/h for the Model X P90D. The gap is 0.72 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model X Plaid crosses the line in 10.09 s versus 11.18 s. The 1.09 s gap represents roughly 61 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Model X Plaid continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 256 km/h versus 231 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model X Plaid finishes in 18.56 s versus 20.35 s, with a 1.79 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (262 vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Model X Plaid is capped at 262 km/h, the Model X P90D at 249 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) 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 (2.40 kg/hp vs 3.24 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 4.75 seconds. The 0.70 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, Model X Plaid wins (2,63 s vs 3,32 s).
Model X Plaid goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 2,63 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Model X Plaid: 1020 hp, ratio 2,40 kg/hp. Model X P90D: 762 hp, ratio 3,24 kg/hp.
Model X Plaid: 262 km/h. Model X P90D: 250 km/h.