Over 0–100 km/h, Focus ST 280 wins (5,68 s vs 7,62 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 280 | 420i Steptronic Gran Coupe G22 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.68 s | 7.62 s | 1.94 s · Focus ST 280 |
| 400 m standing start | 13.80 s | 15.55 s | 1.75 s · Focus ST 280 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.64 s | 28.34 s | 3.70 s · Focus ST 280 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 264 km/h | 236 km/h | 28 km/h · Focus ST 280 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.11 kg/hp | 8.53 kg/hp | better ratio · Focus ST 280 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Focus ST 280 | 420i Steptronic Gran Coupe G22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.66 s | 1.65 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.77 s · tight gap | 2.79 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.37 s | 5.28 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.68 s | 7.62 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.28 s | 10.51 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11.78 s | 19.00 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19.05 s | 34.76 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.80 s | 15.55 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.64 s | 28.34 s |
| Top speed | 264 km/h | 236 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 | 280 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 431 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed dual-clutch |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 184 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 570 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Focus ST 280 hits 100 km/h in 5.68 s versus 7.62 s for the 420i Steptronic Gran Coupe. At this point, the Focus ST 280 leads by 1.94 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Focus ST 280 is doing 139 km/h against 118 km/h for the 420i Steptronic Gran Coupe. The gap is 0.90 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Focus ST 280 crosses the line in 13.79 s versus 15.55 s. The 1.76 s gap represents roughly 69 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Focus ST 280 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 194 km/h versus 164 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Focus ST 280 finishes in 24.63 s versus 28.34 s, with a 3.71 s lead.
Electronically capped at 236 km/h, the 420i Steptronic Gran Coupe 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.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.11 kg/hp vs 8.53 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.25 seconds. The 1.94 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Focus ST 280 wins (5,68 s vs 7,62 s).
Focus ST 280 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,68 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Focus ST 280: 280 hp, ratio 5,11 kg/hp. 420i Steptronic Gran Coupe G22: 184 hp, ratio 8,53 kg/hp.
Focus ST 280: 264 km/h. 420i Steptronic Gran Coupe G22: 236 km/h.