Over 0–100 km/h, 128ti F40 wins (6,22 s vs 7,54 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 128ti F40 | Megane E-Tech Electric 217 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.22 s | 7.54 s | 1.32 s · 128ti F40 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.31 s | 15.62 s | 1.31 s · 128ti F40 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.38 s | 29.17 s | 3.79 s · 128ti F40 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 160 km/h | 90 km/h · 128ti F40 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.45 kg/hp | 7.80 kg/hp | better ratio · 128ti F40 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 128ti F40 | Megane E-Tech Electric 217 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.88 s | 2.13 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.14 s | 3.56 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.86 s | 5.75 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.22 s | 7.54 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.95 s | 9.87 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12.77 s | 17.64 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 20.72 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 14.31 s | 15.62 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.38 s | 29.17 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 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 | 265 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 445 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 218 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 700 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the 128ti hits 100 km/h in 6.22 s versus 7.54 s for the Megane E-Tech Electric 217. Despite lacking instant torque, 265 hp of power compensates. At this point, the 128ti leads by 1.32 s and sits roughly 12 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 128ti is doing 136 km/h against 124 km/h for the Megane E-Tech Electric 217. The gap is 0.81 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 128ti crosses the line in 14.31 s versus 15.61 s. The 1.31 s gap represents roughly 54 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 128ti continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 190 km/h versus 160 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 128ti finishes in 25.37 s versus 29.16 s, with a 3.79 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 128ti is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the Megane E-Tech Electric 217 at 160 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.
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 11.36 seconds. The 1.32 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 128ti F40 wins (6,22 s vs 7,54 s).
128ti F40 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,22 seconds (calibrated simulation).
128ti F40: 265 hp, ratio 5,45 kg/hp. Megane E-Tech Electric 217: 218 hp, ratio 7,80 kg/hp.
128ti F40: 250 km/h. Megane E-Tech Electric 217: 160 km/h.