Performance Review: Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD - [2018]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Tesla Model 3 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD is the 1 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2018. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2019 Pininfarina Battista 1900 and the 2019 Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport 8.0 W16 Quad Turbo.This particular Tesla Model 3 has a 0cc - Electric powerplant with 0 cylinders in a - formation.

Alternative Electric -0's includes the 2021 McMurtry Speirling Goodwood

The Model 3 shares its Electric -0 engine configuration with the likes of the 2021 McMurtry Speirling Goodwood and the 2019 Pininfarina Battista 1900. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Model 3's All Wheel Drive, Saloon combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1847 kgs (4071 lbs) this makes the Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD in the same weight category as the 2023 Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Tesla Model 3 shares the same bhp with the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp)

In terms of power the 0cc 0V -0 engine produces 446 bhp (332 kW) @ 1 rpm similar to the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp).

The - -0 throws out 376 lb-ft (509.7 Nm) @ 1 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (369 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe 3.0 V6 Turbo (369 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Tesla Model 3 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2013 BMW 3 Series M3 F80 (266.4 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Tesla Model 3.

The Tesla Model 3 has a Power to weight ratio of 241.4 bhp per ton and 203.5 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2018 Model 3 competing with the 2013 BMW 3 Series M3 F80 (266.4 bhp per ton) or the 2003 Mercedes E Class 55K AMG (266.4 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Tesla Model 3 generating around 203.5 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VIII MR FQ 340 (228.5 lb-ft per ton) or the 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (228.4 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.00 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.1 secs, this made the Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD as fast as the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (4.00 secs) the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged Auto (4.00 secs) the 2021 Audi e-tron GT Quattro (4.00 secs) the or the 2020 Lotus Evora GT410 Sport 3.5 V6 Supercharged (4.00 secs). This Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD is also faster than the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (4.10 secs) the 2022 BMW XM 4.4 V8 Twin Turbo G09 (4.10 secs) the 2022 BMW 2 Series M2 3.0 Twin Turbo G87 (4.10 secs) the and the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged (4.10 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Model 3 and the 1961 Jaguar E Type 3.8L Roadster

When talking about the performance of the Tesla Model 3 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.74 secs @ 107.4 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1961 Jaguar E Type 3.8L Roadster (12.68 secs), the 1967 Chevrolet Impala SS 427 (12.68 secs), and the 2020 KIA Stinger GT 3.3 V6 Turbo AWD (12.68 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2018 version of the Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD has a maximum speed of 145mph.

Top Speed of the 2018 Model 3 equals the 2007 Lotus 2-Eleven 1.8 Supercharged (156 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD then how about the 2007 Lotus 2-Eleven 1.8 Supercharged (156 mph), the 2003 Ford Mustang Mach 1 (156 mph), or the 1999 Nissan Skyline R34 GTR (156 mph).

Related Links:

2018 Model 3 Rivals List.

A Brief History of Tesla

Car Comparison