Over 0–100 km/h, 230i Convertible F22 wins (5,86 s vs 7,75 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 230i Convertible F22 | GT86 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.86 s | 7.75 s | 1.89 s · 230i Convertible F22 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.21 s | 15.70 s | 1.49 s · 230i Convertible F22 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.01 s | 28.03 s | 2.02 s · 230i Convertible F22 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 223 km/h | 27 km/h · 230i Convertible F22 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.25 kg/hp | 6.07 kg/hp | better ratio · GT86 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 230i Convertible F22 | GT86 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.38 s | 2.23 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.29 s | 3.65 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.18 s | 5.93 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.86 s | 7.75 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.10 s | 9.99 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14.44 s | 16.76 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 24.93 s | 33.32 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.21 s | 15.70 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.01 s | 28.03 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 223 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 | 252 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 575 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 200 hp | B4 |
| Torque | 205 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 213 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Manual 6-speed |
Off the line, the 230i Convertible hits 100 km/h in 5.86 s versus 7.75 s for the GT86. At this point, the 230i Convertible leads by 1.89 s and sits roughly 28 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 230i Convertible is doing 129 km/h against 125 km/h for the GT86. The gap is 1.33 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 230i Convertible crosses the line in 14.21 s versus 15.70 s. The 1.49 s gap represents roughly 62 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 230i Convertible continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 178 km/h versus 171 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 230i Convertible finishes in 26.01 s versus 28.02 s, with a 2.02 s lead.
Electronically capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the 230i Convertible 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 (6.25 kg/hp vs 6.07 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.40 seconds. The 1.89 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, 230i Convertible F22 wins (5,86 s vs 7,75 s).
230i Convertible F22 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,86 seconds (calibrated simulation).
230i Convertible F22: 252 hp, ratio 6,25 kg/hp. GT86: 200 hp, ratio 6,07 kg/hp.
230i Convertible F22: 250 km/h. GT86: 223 km/h.