Over 0–100 km/h, Stelvio Veloce wins (5,76 s vs 6,95 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Stelvio Veloce | 120i F40 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.76 s | 6.95 s | 1.19 s · Stelvio Veloce |
| 400 m standing start | 14.12 s | 15.05 s | 0.93 s · Stelvio Veloce |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.01 s | 27.31 s | 1.30 s · Stelvio Veloce |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 230 km/h | 235 km/h | 5 km/h · 120i F40 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.59 kg/hp | 7.81 kg/hp | better ratio · Stelvio Veloce |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Stelvio Veloce | 120i F40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.32 s | 1.65 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.24 s | 2.78 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.12 s | 4.91 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.76 s | 6.95 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.99 s | 9.38 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14.32 s | 16.65 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 26.33 s | 29.52 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.12 s | 15.05 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.01 s | 27.31 s |
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 235 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 280 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 845 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 178 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 280 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 390 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission |
Off the line, the Stelvio Veloce hits 100 km/h in 5.76 s versus 6.95 s for the 120i. At this point, the Stelvio Veloce leads by 1.19 s and sits roughly 13 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Stelvio Veloce is doing 129 km/h against 123 km/h for the 120i. The gap is 0.70 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Stelvio Veloce crosses the line in 14.12 s versus 15.05 s. The 0.93 s gap represents roughly 39 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Stelvio Veloce continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 177 km/h versus 171 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Stelvio Veloce finishes in 26.01 s versus 27.31 s, with a 1.30 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (230 vs 235 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Stelvio Veloce is capped at 230 km/h, the 120i at 235 km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit - it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (6.59 kg/hp vs 7.81 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.01 seconds. The 1.19 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Stelvio Veloce wins (5,76 s vs 6,95 s).
Stelvio Veloce goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,76 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Stelvio Veloce: 280 hp, ratio 6,59 kg/hp. 120i F40: 178 hp, ratio 7,81 kg/hp.
Stelvio Veloce: 230 km/h. 120i F40: 235 km/h.