Over 0–100 km/h, Born VZ wins (5,73 s vs 6,21 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 | John Cooper Works FWD | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.73 s | 6.21 s | 0.48 s · Born VZ |
| 400 m standing start | 13.96 s | 14.26 s | 0.30 s · Born VZ |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.45 s | 25.30 s | 2.15 s · John Cooper Works FWD |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 160 km/h | 251 km/h | 91 km/h · John Cooper Works FWD |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.68 kg/hp | 5.09 kg/hp | better ratio · John Cooper Works FWD |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Born VZ | John Cooper Works FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.67 s | 1.85 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.79 s | 3.09 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.50 s | 4.95 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.73 s | 6.21 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.31 s | 7.93 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12.29 s | 12.59 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 20.51 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.96 s | 14.26 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.45 s | 25.30 s |
| Top speed | 160 km/h | 251 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 | 231 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 175 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
Off the line, the Born VZ hits 100 km/h in 5.73 s versus 6.21 s for the John Cooper Works FWD. The instant torque of 310 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Born VZ leads by 0.48 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Born VZ is doing 138 km/h against 137 km/h for the John Cooper Works FWD. The gap is 0.35 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Born VZ crosses the line in 13.96 s versus 14.26 s. The 0.30 s gap represents roughly 14 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The Born VZ maxes out at 160 km/h while the John Cooper Works FWD keeps accelerating towards 251 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.22 s.
Around 532 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the John Cooper Works FWD overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 91 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the John Cooper Works FWD finishes in 25.29 s versus 27.45 s. The 2.16 s delta in favour of the John Cooper Works FWD shows that top speed makes a clear difference.
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 8.88 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, Born VZ wins (5,73 s vs 6,21 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. John Cooper Works FWD: 231 hp, ratio 5,09 kg/hp.
Born VZ: 160 km/h. John Cooper Works FWD: 251 km/h.