3K Metro command time, all models. The 226 with -10s performs as well as the 227 with -11s. The 227s with -12s are a bit better. The 226s with -3s had a 2-engine service ceiling of about 15K on a good day; that's why they put JATO on them.
I lost one in a -10 226 at FL200, -20C, with about 300 lbs cargo and 2 hours fuel. I was a bit surprised to find that it almost maintained altitude. I was at cruise A/S, so control was not an issue. I expect an actual V1 cut would be plenty exciting. Sure was in the sim.
And yes, any engine failure in a twin is an automatic emergency.