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Model 3 Performance vs Exige Sport 420

Tesla · Lotus

1/4 Mile winner
Model 3 Performance
Beats the Exige Sport 420 by 0.46s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the Model 3 Performance beats the Exige Sport 420 comfortably, finishing 0.46 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Model 3 Performance thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power
450 hp
420 hp
0–100 km/h
3.1s
3.3s
Top speed
261 km/h
233 km/h
Engine
Dual Electric Motors (AWD)
Supercharged V6
Fuel
Electric
Petrol
Torque
660 Nm
427 Nm
Price
$53,240
$95,000

Simulated race times

Distance
Model 3 Performance
Exige Sport 420
100 m
4.722s
4.848s
1/8 mile
7.051s
7.284s
1/4 mile
10.762s
11.222s
1 km
19.922s
21.175s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: Model 3 Performance is $53,240 vs $95,000 for the Exige Sport 420 — a $41,760 gap. Power: Model 3 Performance makes 30 hp more (450 vs 420). 0–100 km/h: Model 3 Performance is 0.20s quicker (3.1s vs 3.3s). Top speed: Model 3 Performance runs to 261 km/h, 28 km/h higher than Exige Sport 420. Drivetrain: Model 3 Performance is electric; Exige Sport 420 runs on petrol.

FAQ

Which is faster, the Model 3 Performance or the Exige Sport 420?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Model 3 Performance is faster, beating the Exige Sport 420 by 0.46 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Model 3 Performance vs the Exige Sport 420?

The Model 3 Performance hits 100 km/h in 3.1 seconds, while the Exige Sport 420 does it in 3.3 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The Model 3 Performance produces 450 hp; the Exige Sport 420 produces 420 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The Model 3 Performance tops out at 261 km/h, and the Exige Sport 420 reaches 233 km/h.

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