2026 Tesla Model 3 Performance
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Tesla Model 3 Performance performance summary
The 2026 Tesla Model 3 Performance makes 450 hp and 660 Nm of torque. It runs 0-100 km/h in 3.1s, about 2.9s from 0-60 mph, and reaches a listed top speed of 162 mph (261 km/h). In the Carspeed quarter-mile simulation, it covers 402 m in 10.76s.
On Carspeed's data it is genuinely fast — quicker off the line than 94% of the cars in our database, with more power than 78% of them and a higher top speed than 83%. That works out to roughly 118 per horsepower at list price.
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How the Tesla Model 3 Performance ranks against 1,483 cars
Tesla Model 3 Performance vs its closest rivals
| Car | HP | 0–100 | Top speed | 1/4 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 Performance | 450 | 3.1s | 261 km/h | 10.76s |
| Porsche 911 Dakar | 473 | 3.4s | 240 km/h | 11.28s |
| Porsche 911 Dakar Limited Edition | 473 | 3.4s | 240 km/h | 11.28s |
| Porsche 911 Dakar Sport | 473 | 3.5s | 240 km/h | 11.40s |
| Lotus Exige Sport 420 | 420 | 3.3s | 233 km/h | 11.22s |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG A 45 S | 421 | 3.9s | 270 km/h | 11.68s |
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Tesla Model 3 Performance FAQ
What is the Tesla Model 3 Performance 0-60 mph time?
The Tesla Model 3 Performance does 0-60 mph in about 2.9s, based on its 3.1s 0-100 km/h figure.
What is the top speed of the Tesla Model 3 Performance?
The listed top speed is 162 mph, or 261 km/h.
How much horsepower does the Tesla Model 3 Performance have?
The Tesla Model 3 Performance is listed at 450 hp with 660 Nm of torque.
What is the Tesla Model 3 Performance quarter-mile time?
Carspeed estimates the Tesla Model 3 Performance quarter-mile at 10.76s over 402 m using its published performance data.
What cars are similar to the Tesla Model 3 Performance?
Similar performance rivals include Porsche 911 Dakar, Porsche 911 Dakar Limited Edition, Porsche 911 Dakar Sport.