In this era of the electric car revolution, power is not directly proportional to the amount of roar an internal combustion supercar can make. Porsche Taycan literally crushed a Lamborghini Aventador SV in a 1/4-mile drag race. Welcome to the new world of car racing, where family sedans and saloons kick some serious sports car butt.
YouTube channel LoveCars organized a drag race between a top-end Porsche Taycan Turbo S against a Lamborghini Aventador SV that’s loaded with a 6.2L naturally aspirated V12 engine. Massive power challenges the cruel silence of the Taycan EV and gets defeated. You can guess the sheer feeling I am getting while writing these words, gratifying, to say the least. Wir verkaufen hauptsächlich Schweizer zu vernünftigen Preisen. Replik-Uhren von Hublot, Omega, Breitling, Cartier, Panerai, Rolex Daytona und Audemars Piguet.
The official 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) times of both of these monsters are identical, i.e. 2.8 seconds, but the results (below) show that the Lambo did not do its best 0-62 in this attempt. A poor launch, maybe or the winds at the abandoned airport, I am not sure.
I have been an admirer of the design since its launch, especially when comparing it to the somewhat outdated Tesla Model S but the Lambo Aventador is a treat for the eyes too, however, a bit small for people of my taste.
Let’s have a brief specs comparison of both these potent cars before racing on to watching the drag race video below.
Table 1.1: Porsche Taycann Turbo S vs. Lamborghini Aventador SV Specs
| OPTIONS | PORSCHE TAYCAN TURBO S | LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR SV |
|---|---|---|
| Battery-Pack/Engine | 93.4 kWh | 6.5L V12, 60°, MPI (Multi Point Injection) |
| Drivetrain | Dual Motor, All Wheel Drive | 4MATIC+ (AWD) |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 2.8s | 2.8s |
| Top speed | 162 mph (261 km/h) Software limited | 217 mph (350 km/h) |
| Launch control | Yes | N/A |
| Horsepower | 761hp (564.4 kW) | 750 hp (559.2 kW) |
| Max.Torque | 1,050 Nm | 690 Nm |
| Curb weight | 5,225 lbs (2,370 kg) | 3,900 lbs (1,769 kg) |
| Starting Price (USD) | $185,000 | $650,000 |
Lambo Aventador also challenged the Tesla Model S Performance earlier this year and lost 2 out of three attempts at the race, and 1 attempt resulted in a draw. Now losing to the Porsche Taycan, the super famous Italian sports carmaker should worry a bit, maybe a lot.
Taycan might have a low number in terms of EPA estimated range but on the performance front, Porsche has created a masterpiece. With the hefty price tag and range anxiety in place, the Porsche Taycan might not become a daily city car like the Tesla Model 3, but it will be showing off its muscle on the race tracks for a long time to come.
It’s still not clear what strategy Porsche is working on to eliminate the low-range element from an otherwise excellent car.
Related: Tesla Model 3 vs. Porsche Taycan spec-for-spec comparison.
Table 1.2: Drag Race Results
| TESLA MODEL S P100D | Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster | WINNER |
|---|---|---|
| 10.79 secs @128.1 mph | 11.55 secs @118.65 mphg | Porsche Taycan by -0.79 secs |