Over 0–100 km/h, Focus ST 250 Gen3 wins (6,43 s vs 7,76 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Focus ST 250 Gen3 | 4 PureTech 225 EAT8 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.43 s | 7.76 s | 1.33 s · Focus ST 250 Gen3 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.56 s | 15.61 s | 1.05 s · Focus ST 250 Gen3 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.77 s | 27.41 s | 1.64 s · Focus ST 250 Gen3 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 254 km/h | 245 km/h | 9 km/h · Focus ST 250 Gen3 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.56 kg/hp | 6.49 kg/hp | better ratio · Focus ST 250 Gen3 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Focus ST 250 Gen3 | 4 PureTech 225 EAT8 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.83 s | 2.26 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.06 s | 3.79 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.09 s | 5.98 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.43 s | 7.76 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.42 s | 9.81 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13.56 s | 15.84 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 21.65 s | 26.53 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.56 s | 15.61 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.77 s | 27.41 s |
| Top speed | 254 km/h | 245 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 | 250 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 360 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 390 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 228 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 480 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
Off the line, the Focus ST 250 Gen3 hits 100 km/h in 6.43 s versus 7.76 s for the 4 PureTech 225 EAT8. At this point, the Focus ST 250 Gen3 leads by 1.33 s and sits roughly 15 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Focus ST 250 Gen3 is doing 134 km/h against 126 km/h for the 4 PureTech 225 EAT8. The gap is 0.79 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Focus ST 250 Gen3 crosses the line in 14.55 s versus 15.61 s. The 1.05 s gap represents roughly 46 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Focus ST 250 Gen3 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 188 km/h versus 178 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Focus ST 250 Gen3 finishes in 25.77 s versus 27.41 s, with a 1.64 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (254 vs 245 km/h), preventing any comeback.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.56 kg/hp vs 6.49 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.04 seconds. The 1.33 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, Focus ST 250 Gen3 wins (6,43 s vs 7,76 s).
Focus ST 250 Gen3 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,43 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Focus ST 250 Gen3: 250 hp, ratio 5,56 kg/hp. 4 PureTech 225 EAT8: 228 hp, ratio 6,49 kg/hp.
Focus ST 250 Gen3: 254 km/h. 4 PureTech 225 EAT8: 245 km/h.