Watch: Tesla Model 3 Runs a 13-Second Quarter Mile
Considering the huge production delays, it may be hard to believe that some people actually have a Tesla Model 3, but they do exist in the wild.
YouTuber JR Garage recently took his Tesla Model 3 to Cecil County Dragway in Maryland, claiming to have set a new quarter-mile world record with a 13.330 @ 104.07 mph pass. That is, of course, in the long-range version of the Model 3 since the standard version hasn’t even entered production yet. It does, however, give us an idea of what to expect when the dual motor, all-wheel-drive version arrives sometime in the future.
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It’s a far cry from the Tesla Model S P100D’s world record quarter-mile time of 10.723 seconds, but it is nonetheless impressive for the more affordable Model 3. That also means the Model 3 likely does zero-to-60 in the mid-four second range, making it pretty quick.
There’s little doubt the Model 3 is the fastest of all its competitors, with a system output of 271 horsepower and 307 pound-feet of torque. To put it all into perspective, the Honda Civic Type R with 306 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque does the quarter mile in around 14 seconds. A better competitor to the Model 3 in a drag race? The Ford Focus RS, which Motor Trend tested to a 13.3 @ 103.3 mph time.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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Really does not matter how many of these 'clips' 'films' you can see ..... they are just boring / dull ...... the tesla we all know is fast for what it is ........ but then on the other hand - look at it - look at that car shape / design - its thoroughly dull and boring to look at