Over 0–100 km/h, Born VZ and Focus ST 280 are neck and neck (5,68 s vs 5,73 s, no significant gap).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Born VZ | Focus ST 280 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.73 s | 5.68 s | 0.05 s · Focus ST 280 |
| 400 m standing start | 13.96 s | 13.80 s | 0.16 s · Focus ST 280 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.45 s | 24.64 s | 2.81 s · Focus ST 280 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 160 km/h | 264 km/h | 104 km/h · Focus ST 280 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.68 kg/hp | 5.11 kg/hp | better ratio · Focus ST 280 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Born VZ | Focus ST 280 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.67 s | 1.66 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.79 s | 2.77 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.50 s | 4.37 s · tight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.73 s | 5.68 s · tight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.31 s | 7.28 s · tight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 12.29 s | 11.78 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 19.05 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.96 s | 13.80 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.45 s | 24.64 s |
| Top speed | 160 km/h | 264 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 | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 431 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed dual-clutch |
Off the line, the Focus ST 280 hits 100 km/h in 5.68 s versus 5.73 s for the Born VZ. Despite lacking instant torque, 280 hp of power compensates. The 0.05 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Focus ST 280 is doing 139 km/h against 138 km/h for the Born VZ. The gap is 0.04 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Focus ST 280 crosses the line in 13.79 s versus 13.96 s. The 0.16 s gap represents roughly 7 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Focus ST 280 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 194 km/h versus 160 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Focus ST 280 finishes in 24.63 s versus 27.45 s, with a 2.82 s lead.
Electronically capped at 160 km/h, the Born VZ 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 8.30 seconds. The 0.05 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Born VZ and Focus ST 280 are neck and neck (5,68 s vs 5,73 s, no significant gap).
Born VZ goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,73 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Born VZ: 308 hp, ratio 5,68 kg/hp. Focus ST 280: 280 hp, ratio 5,11 kg/hp.
Born VZ: 160 km/h. Focus ST 280: 264 km/h.