Over 0–100 km/h, Born VZ wins (5,73 s vs 7,37 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 | 120d F40 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.73 s | 7.37 s | 1.64 s · Born VZ |
| 400 m standing start | 13.96 s | 15.46 s | 1.50 s · Born VZ |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.45 s | 28.03 s | 0.58 s · Born VZ |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 160 km/h | 230 km/h | 70 km/h · 120d F40 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.68 kg/hp | 7.63 kg/hp | better ratio · Born VZ |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Born VZ | 120d F40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.67 s | 1.93 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.79 s | 3.05 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.50 s | 5.30 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.73 s | 7.37 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.31 s | 10.04 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12.29 s | 17.96 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 33.74 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.96 s | 15.46 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.45 s | 28.03 s |
| Top speed | 160 km/h | 230 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 | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 450 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Born VZ hits 100 km/h in 5.73 s versus 7.37 s for the 120d. The instant torque of 310 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Born VZ leads by 1.64 s and sits roughly 10 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Born VZ is doing 138 km/h against 121 km/h for the 120d. The gap is 0.90 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Born VZ crosses the line in 13.96 s versus 15.45 s. The 1.50 s gap represents roughly 61 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows. The Born VZ maxes out at 160 km/h while the 120d keeps accelerating towards 230 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 1.53 s.
At 1,000 metres, the Born VZ finishes in 27.45 s versus 28.02 s, with just 0.57 s to spare. The 120d fails to fully close the launch gap.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Born VZ is capped at 160 km/h, the 120d at 231 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 11.63 seconds. The 1.64 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 7,37 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. 120d F40: 190 hp, ratio 7,63 kg/hp.
Born VZ: 160 km/h. 120d F40: 230 km/h.