Over 0–100 km/h, A290 GT 160kW wins (6,36 s vs 7,20 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | A290 GT 160kW | Cooper E FWD | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.36 s | 7.20 s | 0.84 s · A290 GT 160kW |
| 400 m standing start | 14.65 s | 15.37 s | 0.72 s · A290 GT 160kW |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.75 s | 28.93 s | 2.18 s · A290 GT 160kW |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 232 km/h | 160 km/h | 72 km/h · A290 GT 160kW |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.78 kg/hp | 7.58 kg/hp | better ratio · A290 GT 160kW |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | A290 GT 160kW | Cooper E FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.76 s | 1.96 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.94 s | 3.28 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.77 s | 5.36 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.36 s | 7.20 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.43 s | 9.63 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15.30 s | 17.59 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 29.20 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 14.65 s | 15.37 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.75 s | 28.93 s |
| Top speed | 232 km/h | 160 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 | 218 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 479 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | single-speed reduction |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 184 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 290 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 395 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the A290 GT 160kW hits 100 km/h in 6.36 s versus 7.20 s for the Cooper E FWD. At this point, the A290 GT 160kW leads by 0.84 s and sits roughly 9 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A290 GT 160kW is doing 129 km/h against 124 km/h for the Cooper E FWD. The gap is 0.51 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the A290 GT 160kW crosses the line in 14.65 s versus 15.37 s. The 0.72 s gap represents roughly 30 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the A290 GT 160kW continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 174 km/h versus 160 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A290 GT 160kW finishes in 26.75 s versus 28.93 s, with a 2.18 s lead.
Electronically capped at 160 km/h, the Cooper E FWD never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (6.78 kg/hp vs 7.58 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.15 seconds. The 0.84 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, A290 GT 160kW wins (6,36 s vs 7,20 s).
A290 GT 160kW goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,36 seconds (calibrated simulation).
A290 GT 160kW: 218 hp, ratio 6,78 kg/hp. Cooper E FWD: 184 hp, ratio 7,58 kg/hp.
A290 GT 160kW: 232 km/h. Cooper E FWD: 160 km/h.