Over 0–100 km/h, Seal 390 AWD wins (3,77 s vs 6,43 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Seal 390 AWD | Focus ST 250 Gen3 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.77 s | 6.43 s | 2.66 s · Seal 390 AWD |
| 400 m standing start | 11.94 s | 14.56 s | 2.62 s · Seal 390 AWD |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.93 s | 25.77 s | 1.84 s · Seal 390 AWD |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 180 km/h | 254 km/h | 74 km/h · Focus ST 250 Gen3 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.06 kg/hp | 5.56 kg/hp | better ratio · Seal 390 AWD |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Seal 390 AWD | Focus ST 250 Gen3 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.07 s | 1.83 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.78 s | 3.06 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.87 s | 5.09 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.77 s | 6.43 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4.90 s | 8.42 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.21 s | 13.56 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 21.65 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11.94 s | 14.56 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.93 s | 25.77 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 254 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 | 530 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 670 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 150 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | single-speed reduction AWD |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 250 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 360 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 390 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
Off the line, the Seal 390 AWD hits 100 km/h in 3.77 s versus 6.43 s for the Focus ST 250 Gen3. The instant torque of 670 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Seal 390 AWD leads by 2.66 s and sits roughly 23 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Seal 390 AWD is doing 155 km/h against 134 km/h for the Focus ST 250 Gen3. The gap is 2.03 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Seal 390 AWD crosses the line in 11.93 s versus 14.55 s. The 2.62 s gap represents roughly 115 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows. The Seal 390 AWD maxes out at 180 km/h while the Focus ST 250 Gen3 keeps accelerating towards 254 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 2.67 s.
At 1,000 metres, the Seal 390 AWD finishes in 23.93 s versus 25.77 s, with just 1.84 s to spare. The Focus ST 250 Gen3 fails to fully close the launch gap.
Electronically capped at 180 km/h, the Seal 390 AWD 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.
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 9.42 seconds. The 2.66 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Seal 390 AWD wins (3,77 s vs 6,43 s).
Seal 390 AWD goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,77 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Seal 390 AWD: 530 hp, ratio 4,06 kg/hp. Focus ST 250 Gen3: 250 hp, ratio 5,56 kg/hp.
Seal 390 AWD: 180 km/h. Focus ST 250 Gen3: 254 km/h.