Over 0–100 km/h, SQ8 SUV wins (4,03 s vs 6,71 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | SQ8 SUV | Explorer EcoBoost 300 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.03 s | 6.71 s | 2.68 s · SQ8 SUV |
| 400 m standing start | 12.12 s | 14.93 s | 2.81 s · SQ8 SUV |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.98 s | 27.10 s | 5.12 s · SQ8 SUV |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 220 km/h | 30 km/h · SQ8 SUV |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.42 kg/hp | 6.70 kg/hp | better ratio · SQ8 SUV |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | SQ8 SUV | Explorer EcoBoost 300 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.13 s | 1.82 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.89 s | 3.04 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.06 s | 4.96 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.03 s | 6.71 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.25 s | 8.99 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.55 s | 15.83 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13.50 s | 30.71 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.12 s | 14.93 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.98 s | 27.10 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 220 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 | 507 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 770 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 240 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 305 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 043 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 10-speed torque-converter automatic |
Off the line, the SQ8 SUV hits 100 km/h in 4.03 s versus 6.71 s for the Explorer EcoBoost 300. At this point, the SQ8 SUV leads by 2.68 s and sits roughly 22 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the SQ8 SUV is doing 154 km/h against 127 km/h for the Explorer EcoBoost 300. The gap is 1.90 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the SQ8 SUV crosses the line in 12.11 s versus 14.92 s. The 2.81 s gap represents roughly 116 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the SQ8 SUV continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 213 km/h versus 173 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the SQ8 SUV finishes in 21.98 s versus 27.09 s, with a 5.12 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the SQ8 SUV is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the Explorer EcoBoost 300 at 220 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 (4.42 kg/hp vs 6.70 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.35 seconds. The 2.68 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, SQ8 SUV wins (4,03 s vs 6,71 s).
SQ8 SUV goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,03 seconds (calibrated simulation).
SQ8 SUV: 507 hp, ratio 4,42 kg/hp. Explorer EcoBoost 300: 305 hp, ratio 6,70 kg/hp.
SQ8 SUV: 250 km/h. Explorer EcoBoost 300: 220 km/h.