Over 0–100 km/h, A290 GT 160kW wins (6,36 s vs 6,93 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 | Dolphin Boost 150kW | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.36 s | 6.93 s | 0.57 s · A290 GT 160kW |
| 400 m standing start | 14.65 s | 15.14 s | 0.49 s · A290 GT 160kW |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.75 s | 28.66 s | 1.91 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 | 7.30 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 | Dolphin Boost 150kW |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.76 s | 1.93 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.94 s | 3.23 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.77 s | 5.23 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.36 s | 6.93 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.43 s | 9.17 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15.30 s | 16.56 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 29.20 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 14.65 s | 15.14 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.75 s | 28.66 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 | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 290 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 490 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | single-speed reduction |
Off the line, the A290 GT 160kW hits 100 km/h in 6.36 s versus 6.93 s for the Dolphin Boost 150kW. At this point, the A290 GT 160kW leads by 0.57 s and sits roughly 8 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A290 GT 160kW is doing 129 km/h against 126 km/h for the Dolphin Boost 150kW. The gap is 0.38 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 15.13 s. The 0.48 s gap represents roughly 21 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 28.66 s, with a 1.91 s lead.
Electronically capped at 160 km/h, the Dolphin Boost 150kW 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 7.30 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.58 seconds. The 0.57 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 6,93 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. Dolphin Boost 150kW: 204 hp, ratio 7,30 kg/hp.
A290 GT 160kW: 232 km/h. Dolphin Boost 150kW: 160 km/h.