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 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 1726 kgs (3805 lbs) this makes the Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD in the same weight category as the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6.2 V8 Auto 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 1968 Alpine A110 1300 (188.8 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 163.9 bhp per ton and 177.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2018 Model 3 competing with the 1968 Alpine A110 1300 (188.8 bhp per ton) or the 2009 BMW Z4 35i sDrive 2d (188.7 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 177.8 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 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Type RA Spec C - Blobeye (202.8 lb-ft per ton) or the 1971 Jaguar E Type 5.3L V12 2+2 (202.8 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.60 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.8 secs, this made the Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD as fast as the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (4.60 secs) the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (4.60 secs) the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i 3.0 Cabrio Turbo F23 (4.60 secs) the or the 2020 Audi A3 S3 Saloon (4.60 secs). This Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD is also faster than the 2022 Mini Cooper Clubman John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo ALL4 (4.70 secs) the 2020 KIA Stinger GT 3.3 V6 Turbo (4.70 secs) the 2020 BMW X4 M40d 3.0 Turbo (4.70 secs) the and the 2020 KIA Stinger GT 3.3 V6 Turbo AWD (4.70 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Model 3 and the 1971 Jaguar E Type 5.3L V12 2+2

When talking about the performance of the Tesla Model 3 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 15.08 secs @ 90.7 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1971 Jaguar E Type 5.3L V12 2+2 (15.01 secs), the 2015 Ford Focus ST-3 2.0 Turbo (15.01 secs), and the 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 (15.03 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 140mph.

Top Speed of the 2018 Model 3 equals the 2020 Lotus Elise Cup 250 1.8 Supercharged (151 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 2020 Lotus Elise Cup 250 1.8 Supercharged (151 mph), the 2013 Volkswagen-VW Polo R WRC 2.0 Turbo (151 mph), or the 2006 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTi Edition 30 DSG (151 mph).

Related Links:

2018 Model 3 Rivals List.

A Brief History of Tesla

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