Over 0–100 km/h, Born VZ wins (5,73 s vs 10,53 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 | 116i F40 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.73 s | 10.53 s | 4.80 s · Born VZ |
| 400 m standing start | 13.96 s | 17.46 s | 3.50 s · Born VZ |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.45 s | 32.17 s | 4.72 s · Born VZ |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 160 km/h | 199 km/h | 39 km/h · 116i F40 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.68 kg/hp | 12.11 kg/hp | better ratio · Born VZ |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Born VZ | 116i F40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.67 s | 1.94 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.79 s | 3.42 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.50 s | 7.04 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.73 s | 10.53 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.31 s | 15.20 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12.29 s | 31.08 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.96 s | 17.46 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.45 s | 32.17 s |
| Top speed | 160 km/h | 199 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 | 109 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 190 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 320 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Six-speed manual (seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission) |
Off the line, the Born VZ hits 100 km/h in 5.73 s versus 10.53 s for the 116i. The instant torque of 310 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Born VZ leads by 4.80 s and sits roughly 17 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Born VZ is doing 138 km/h against 104 km/h for the 116i. The gap is 2.01 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Born VZ crosses the line in 13.96 s versus 17.45 s. The 3.50 s gap represents roughly 118 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Born VZ continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 160 km/h versus 143 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Born VZ finishes in 27.45 s versus 32.17 s, with a 4.72 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (199 km/h), the 116i never recovers its launch deficit.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Born VZ is capped at 160 km/h, the 116i at 200 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 18.13 seconds. The 4.80 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Born VZ wins (5,73 s vs 10,53 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. 116i F40: 109 hp, ratio 12,11 kg/hp.
Born VZ: 160 km/h. 116i F40: 199 km/h.