Performance Review: Tesla Model 3 Mid Range - [2018]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Tesla Model 3 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Tesla Model 3 Mid Range 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 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 1672 kgs (3686 lbs) this makes the Tesla Model 3 Mid Range in the same weight category as the 2023 Aston-Martin Valour 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo 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 283 lb-ft (383.6 Nm) @ 1 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (295 lb-ft) or the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Circuit Edition 1.6 Turbo (273 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 1992 BMW 5 Series M5 E34 (194.2 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 169.2 bhp per ton and 169.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2018 Model 3 competing with the 1992 BMW 5 Series M5 E34 (194.2 bhp per ton) or the 2012 Land-Rover Range Rover Sport 5.0 V8 Supercharged (194.2 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 169.2 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 1977 Lamborghini Countach LP400S (194.1 lb-ft per ton) or the 2003 Volvo S60 2.5R (194.0 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 5.20 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.4 secs, this made the Tesla Model 3 Mid Range as fast as the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD (5.20 secs) the 2021 Honda Civic Type R 2.0 16V Limited Edition (5.20 secs) the 2018 Bentley Bentayga Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (5.20 secs) the or the 2018 BMW X7 xDrive 50i 4.4 V8 Turbo (5.20 secs). This Tesla Model 3 Mid Range is also faster than the 2019 Renault Megane RS 1.8 Turbo 300 Trophy-R (5.30 secs) the 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (5.30 secs) the 2017 Land-Rover Velar 3.0 V6 Supercharged 360 (5.30 secs) the and the 2017 Mercedes G Class 63 AMG (5.30 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Model 3 and the 1992 Mitsubishi 3000 GT

When talking about the performance of the Tesla Model 3 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.93 secs @ 91.7 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1992 Mitsubishi 3000 GT (14.86 secs), the 1971 Dodge Dart Demon Sport Coupe 5.5 V8 340 (14.86 secs), and the 2014 Seat Leon Cupra 265 DSG (14.87 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2018 version of the Tesla Model 3 Mid Range 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 Mid Range 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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