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Alpine A110 S 292 vs Alpine A290 GT 160kW: which is truly faster?

Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.

sports car · 2019 vs 2024 · Methodology
AlpinePetrolFaster

A110 S 292

296 hp · 320 Nm · 1,114 kg · 2019

VS
AlpineBEV

A290 GT 160kW

218 hp · 300 Nm · 1,479 kg · 2024

Result · 0–100 km/h

AAlpine A110 S 292

3.93 s

Gap2.43 sin favour of A110 S 292
BAlpine A290 GT 160kW

6.36 s

Summary · Caralogy simulation
MeasureA110 S 292A290 GT 160kWGap
0–100 km/h3.93 s6.36 s2.43 s · A110 S 292
400 m standing start12.09 s14.65 s2.56 s · A110 S 292
1,000 m standing start22.16 s26.75 s4.59 s · A110 S 292
Top speed (electronically limited)264 km/h232 km/h32 km/h · A110 S 292
Power-to-weight ratio3.76 kg/hp6.78 kg/hpbetter ratio · A110 S 292

Watch the race

Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.

AlpinePetrolA110 S 292
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Timer
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Distance
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AlpineBEVA290 GT 160kW
Speed
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Timer
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Distance
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100 m
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300 m
400 m
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Gap0m

Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Best value in bold.
StageA110 S 292A290 GT 160kW
0–30 km/h1.09 s1.76 s
0–50 km/h1.83 s2.94 s
0–80 km/h3.02 s4.77 s
0–100 km/h3.93 s6.36 s
0–120 km/h5.26 s8.43 s
0–160 km/h8.57 s15.30 s
0–200 km/h13.51 s29.20 s
400 m standing start12.09 s14.65 s
1,000 m standing start22.16 s26.75 s
Top speed264 km/h232 km/h

Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Start
Standing, straight line
Surface
Dry asphalt, 23°C
Wind
None
Driver
1 person, 75 kg

Calibration

Splits
0–100, 0–200 manufacturer
Power curve
Real measurement (Caralogy)
VMax
Manufacturer limited
Transmission
Losses integrated in model

Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

Alpine

A110 S 292

3,76kg/hpratio better by 3,02 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power296 hpPending
Torque320 Nm
Weight1 114 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain-
Gearbox7-speed dual-clutch
Alpine

A290 GT 160kW

6,78kg/hpcompensated by −365 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power218 hpPending
Torque300 Nm
Weight1 479 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain-
Gearboxsingle-speed reduction

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the A110 S 292 hits 100 km/h in 3.93 s versus 6.36 s for the A290 GT 160kW. Despite lacking instant torque, 296 hp of power compensates. At this point, the A110 S 292 leads by 2.43 s and sits roughly 21 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the A110 S 292 is doing 154 km/h against 129 km/h for the A290 GT 160kW. The gap is 1.75 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.

At 400 metres standing start, the A110 S 292 crosses the line in 12.08 s versus 14.65 s. The 2.57 s gap represents roughly 108 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the A110 S 292 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 210 km/h versus 174 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A110 S 292 finishes in 22.15 s versus 26.75 s, with a 4.60 s lead.

What the numbers don’t tell you

Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.

In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.74 seconds. The 2.43 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.

Frequently asked questions

Over 0–100 km/h, A110 S 292 wins (3,93 s vs 6,36 s).

A110 S 292 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,93 seconds (calibrated simulation).

A110 S 292: 296 hp, ratio 3,76 kg/hp. A290 GT 160kW: 218 hp, ratio 6,78 kg/hp.

A110 S 292: 264 km/h. A290 GT 160kW: 232 km/h.