Over 0–100 km/h, Explorer EcoBoost 300 wins (6,71 s vs 6,82 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Explorer EcoBoost 300 | G6 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.71 s | 6.82 s | 0.11 s · Explorer EcoBoost 300 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.93 s | 14.96 s | 0.03 s · Explorer EcoBoost 300 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.10 s | 26.82 s | 0.28 s · G6 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 220 km/h | 200 km/h | 20 km/h · Explorer EcoBoost 300 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.70 kg/hp | 6.99 kg/hp | better ratio · Explorer EcoBoost 300 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Explorer EcoBoost 300 | G6 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.82 s | 1.81 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.04 s | 3.01 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.96 s · tight gap | 5.00 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.71 s · tight gap | 6.82 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.99 s · tight gap | 9.13 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15.83 s | 15.54 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 30.71 s | 25.78 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.93 s · tight gap | 14.96 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.10 s | 26.82 s |
| Top speed | 220 km/h | 200 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 | 305 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 043 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 10-speed torque-converter automatic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 292 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 440 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 040 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Explorer EcoBoost 300 hits 100 km/h in 6.71 s versus 6.82 s for the G6. Despite lacking instant torque, 305 hp of power compensates. The 0.11 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Explorer EcoBoost 300 is doing 127 km/h against 126 km/h for the G6. The gap is 0.03 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Explorer EcoBoost 300 crosses the line in 14.92 s versus 14.96 s. The 0.03 s gap represents roughly 1 m of track
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The G6 maxes out at 200 km/h while the Explorer EcoBoost 300 keeps accelerating towards 220 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.03 s.
Around 527 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the G6 overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 20 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the G6 finishes in 26.81 s versus 27.09 s. The 0.28 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Explorer EcoBoost 300 is capped at 220 km/h, the G6 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 10.49 seconds. The 0.11 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Explorer EcoBoost 300 wins (6,71 s vs 6,82 s).
Explorer EcoBoost 300 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,71 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Explorer EcoBoost 300: 305 hp, ratio 6,70 kg/hp. G6: 292 hp, ratio 6,99 kg/hp.
Explorer EcoBoost 300: 220 km/h. G6: 200 km/h.