Performance Review: Tesla Model 3 Standard Range - [2019]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Tesla Model 3 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Tesla Model 3 Standard Range is the 1 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2019. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2019 Pininfarina Battista 1900 and the 2020 Koenigsegg Gemera 2.0 Turbo Petrol Hybrid.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 Rear Wheel Drive, Saloon combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1611 kgs (3551 lbs) this makes the Tesla Model 3 Standard Range in the same weight category as the 2021 Lamborghini Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae Roadster 6.5 V12 or the give or take 50kg.

The Tesla Model 3 shares the same bhp with the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp)

In terms of power the 0cc 0V -0 engine produces 283 bhp (211 kW) @ 1 rpm similar to the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp).

The - -0 throws out 307 lb-ft (416.2 Nm) @ 1 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 (332 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (310 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 2015 BMW 3 Series 340i F30 LCI (200.6 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 175.6 bhp per ton and 190.5 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2019 Model 3 competing with the 2015 BMW 3 Series 340i F30 LCI (200.6 bhp per ton) or the 2013 BMW 5 Series 550i GT xDrive F07 (200.4 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 190.5 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 2020 Alfa-Romeo Giulia 2.2 16v Turbo Diesel (215.5 lb-ft per ton) or the 2015 Audi A3 RS3 Sportback 2.5 Turbo (215.0 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 5.60 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.8 secs, this made the Tesla Model 3 Standard Range as fast as the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Arteon 2.0T (5.60 secs) the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Arteon 2.0T AWD (5.60 secs) the 2020 Maserati Ghibli GranSport Petrol Hybrid (5.60 secs) the or the 2018 Renault Megane RS 1.8 Turbo 300 Trophy EDC (5.60 secs). This Tesla Model 3 Standard Range is also faster than the 2022 Hyundai i30 N Performance 2.0 Turbo (5.70 secs) the 2019 Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Wagon (5.70 secs) the 2016 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTi 2.0 Turbo Clubsport (5.70 secs) the and the 2014 Abarth 695 Biposto 1.4 Turbo (5.70 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Model 3 and the 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale 7.5L V8

When talking about the performance of the Tesla Model 3 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.75 secs @ 92.8 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale 7.5L V8 (14.70 secs), the 2007 Vauxhall-Opel Vectra 2.8T V6 VXR (14.70 secs), and the 2004 Honda S2000 2.2i (14.72 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2019 version of the Tesla Model 3 Standard Range has a maximum speed of 130mph.

Top Speed of the 2019 Model 3 equals the 2010 Audi A1 A1 1.4 TFSI S-Tronic (141 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range then how about the 2010 Audi A1 A1 1.4 TFSI S-Tronic (141 mph), the 2009 Renault Clio 2.0 RenaultSport III 200 Cup (141 mph), or the 2006 Seat Leon 1.8 20vt Cupra R 210 (141 mph).

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