Over 0–100 km/h, Cooper One FWD wins (10,28 s vs 10,38 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 116d F40 | Cooper One FWD | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 10.38 s | 10.28 s | 0.10 s · Cooper One FWD |
| 400 m standing start | 17.62 s | 17.69 s | 0.07 s · 116d F40 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31.82 s | 32.02 s | 0.20 s · 116d F40 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 200 km/h | 185 km/h | 15 km/h · 116d F40 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 11.85 kg/hp | 10.44 kg/hp | better ratio · Cooper One FWD |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 116d F40 | Cooper One FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.52 s | 2.91 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 4.14 s | 4.38 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 7.32 s · tight gap | 7.45 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.38 s | 10.28 s · tight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 14.43 s | 14.19 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 27.75 s | 29.24 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 75.90 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 17.62 s · tight gap | 17.69 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31.82 s | 32.02 s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 185 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 | 116 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 375 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Six-speed manual (seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission) |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 102 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 180 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 065 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
Off the line, the Cooper One FWD hits 100 km/h in 10.28 s versus 10.38 s for the 116d. Despite the faster sprint time, the 116d is 5 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the 116d is doing 107 km/h against 109 km/h for the Cooper One FWD. The gap is 0.15 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 116d crosses the line in 17.61 s versus 17.69 s. The 0.08 s gap represents roughly 3 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the 116d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 148 km/h versus 147 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 116d finishes in 31.81 s versus 32.01 s, with a 0.20 s lead.
Electronically capped at 200 km/h, the 116d 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 combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (11.85 kg/hp vs 10.44 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 16.96 seconds. The 0.10 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, Cooper One FWD wins (10,28 s vs 10,38 s).
116d F40 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 10,38 seconds (calibrated simulation).
116d F40: 116 hp, ratio 11,85 kg/hp. Cooper One FWD: 102 hp, ratio 10,44 kg/hp.
116d F40: 200 km/h. Cooper One FWD: 185 km/h.