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

Figures & Specs Summary:

Tesla Model 3 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD Performance 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 Centodieci 8.0L W16 64 Valve 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 Performance 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 Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 (493 bhp)

In terms of power the 0cc 0V -0 engine produces 473 bhp (352 kW) @ 1 rpm similar to the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 (493 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp).

The - -0 throws out 471 lb-ft (638.5 Nm) @ 1 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (470 lb-ft) or the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.5 V8 C8 (460 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 2016 Audi A8 S8 Plus 4.0 V8 Turbo (280.9 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 256.0 bhp per ton and 255.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2018 Model 3 competing with the 2016 Audi A8 S8 Plus 4.0 V8 Turbo (280.9 bhp per ton) or the 2017 Mercedes GT AMG Roadster (280.8 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 255.0 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 1954 Jaguar D Type 3.4L (280.0 lb-ft per ton) or the 2006 Mercedes CL Class 600 Coupe Bi Turbo (280.0 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.20 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.3 secs, this made the Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD Performance as fast as the 2023 Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (3.20 secs) the 2022 Porsche 911 Dakar 3.0 Turbo 992 II (3.20 secs) the 2021 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring PDK 992 (3.20 secs) the or the 2021 BMW 5 Series M5 4.4 V8 Turbo F90 (3.20 secs). This Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD Performance is also faster than the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 (3.30 secs) the 2023 Ferrari Roma Spider 3.9 V8 Turbo (3.30 secs) the 2023 BMW 3 Series M3 CS 3.0 Twin Turbo G80 (3.30 secs) the and the 2022 KTM X-Bow GT-XR 2.5 Turbo (3.30 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Model 3 and the 2008 Maserati GranTurismo S 4.6 V8

When talking about the performance of the Tesla Model 3 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.49 secs @ 109.5 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2008 Maserati GranTurismo S 4.6 V8 (12.44 secs), the 1966 Pontiac GTO 6.4L V8 (12.44 secs), and the 1965 Ferrari 275 GTS 3.3 V12 (12.44 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2018 version of the Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD Performance has a maximum speed of 162mph.

Top Speed of the 2018 Model 3 equals the 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 5.2 V8 (173 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 Performance then how about the 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 5.2 V8 (173 mph), the 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R 5.2 V8 (173 mph), or the 2014 Porsche Boxster GTS PDK (173 mph).

Related Links:

2018 Model 3 Rivals List.

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