Over 0–100 km/h, Clio 4 RS 200 wins (6,63 s vs 7,23 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Born | Clio 4 RS 200 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.23 s | 6.63 s | 0.60 s · Clio 4 RS 200 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.39 s | 14.74 s | 0.65 s · Clio 4 RS 200 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.98 s | 26.79 s | 2.19 s · Clio 4 RS 200 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 160 km/h | 227 km/h | 67 km/h · Clio 4 RS 200 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.51 kg/hp | 6.22 kg/hp | better ratio · Clio 4 RS 200 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Born | Clio 4 RS 200 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.88 s | 1.63 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.15 s | 2.74 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.26 s | 4.66 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.23 s | 6.63 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.79 s | 8.72 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18.15 s | 15.28 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 28.70 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.39 s | 14.74 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.98 s | 26.79 s |
| Top speed | 160 km/h | 227 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 | 201 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 310 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 710 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 200 hp | I4 |
| Torque | 240 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 245 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | EDC 6-speed (dual clutch) |
Off the line, the Clio 4 RS 200 hits 100 km/h in 6.63 s versus 7.23 s for the Born. Despite lacking instant torque, 200 hp of power compensates. At this point, the Clio 4 RS 200 leads by 0.60 s and sits roughly 10 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Clio 4 RS 200 is doing 126 km/h against 122 km/h for the Born. The gap is 0.46 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Clio 4 RS 200 crosses the line in 14.74 s versus 15.39 s. The 0.65 s gap represents roughly 27 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Clio 4 RS 200 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 174 km/h versus 160 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Clio 4 RS 200 finishes in 26.78 s versus 28.98 s, with a 2.20 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Born is capped at 160 km/h, the Clio 4 RS 200 at 227 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 11.41 seconds. The 0.60 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Clio 4 RS 200 wins (6,63 s vs 7,23 s).
Born goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,23 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Born: 201 hp, ratio 8,51 kg/hp. Clio 4 RS 200: 200 hp, ratio 6,22 kg/hp.
Born: 160 km/h. Clio 4 RS 200: 227 km/h.