Over 0–100 km/h, Giulia Veloce wins (5,25 s vs 5,73 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Born VZ | Giulia Veloce | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.73 s | 5.25 s | 0.48 s · Giulia Veloce |
| 400 m standing start | 13.96 s | 13.56 s | 0.40 s · Giulia Veloce |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.45 s | 24.89 s | 2.56 s · Giulia Veloce |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 160 km/h | 240 km/h | 80 km/h · Giulia Veloce |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.68 kg/hp | 5.68 kg/hp | better ratio · Born VZ |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Born VZ | Giulia Veloce |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.67 s | 1.41 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.79 s | 2.11 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.50 s | 3.73 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.73 s | 5.25 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.31 s | 7.04 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12.29 s · tight gap | 12.32 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 21.59 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.96 s | 13.56 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.45 s | 24.89 s |
| Top speed | 160 km/h | 240 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 | 308 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 310 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 748 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 280 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 590 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
Off the line, the Giulia Veloce hits 100 km/h in 5.26 s versus 5.73 s for the Born VZ. Despite lacking instant torque, 280 hp of power compensates. At this point, the Giulia Veloce leads by 0.48 s and sits roughly 13 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Giulia Veloce is doing 135 km/h against 138 km/h for the Born VZ. The gap is 0.43 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Giulia Veloce crosses the line in 13.56 s versus 13.96 s. The 0.40 s gap represents roughly 18 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Giulia Veloce continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 186 km/h versus 160 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Giulia Veloce finishes in 24.89 s versus 27.45 s, with a 2.56 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Born VZ is capped at 160 km/h, the Giulia Veloce at 240 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 8.30 seconds. The 0.48 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Giulia Veloce wins (5,25 s vs 5,73 s).
Born VZ goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,73 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Born VZ: 308 hp, ratio 5,68 kg/hp. Giulia Veloce: 280 hp, ratio 5,68 kg/hp.
Born VZ: 160 km/h. Giulia Veloce: 240 km/h.