Over 0–100 km/h, Focus ST 280 wins (5,68 s vs 6,43 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 | Focus ST 250 Gen3 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.68 s | 6.43 s | 0.75 s · Focus ST 280 |
| 400 m standing start | 13.80 s | 14.56 s | 0.76 s · Focus ST 280 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.64 s | 25.77 s | 1.13 s · Focus ST 280 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 264 km/h | 254 km/h | 10 km/h · Focus ST 280 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.11 kg/hp | 5.56 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 | Focus ST 250 Gen3 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.66 s | 1.83 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.77 s | 3.06 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.37 s | 5.09 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.68 s | 6.43 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.28 s | 8.42 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11.78 s | 13.56 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19.05 s | 21.65 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.80 s | 14.56 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.64 s | 25.77 s |
| Top speed | 264 km/h | 254 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 | 250 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 360 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 390 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
Off the line, the Focus ST 280 hits 100 km/h in 5.68 s versus 6.43 s for the Focus ST 250 Gen3. At this point, the Focus ST 280 leads by 0.75 s and sits roughly 10 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Focus ST 280 is doing 139 km/h against 134 km/h for the Focus ST 250 Gen3. The gap is 0.57 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 14.55 s. The 0.76 s gap represents roughly 35 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 188 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Focus ST 280 finishes in 24.63 s versus 25.77 s, with a 1.14 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (264 vs 254 km/h), preventing any comeback.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.11 kg/hp vs 5.56 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.42 seconds. The 0.75 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 280 wins (5,68 s vs 6,43 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. Focus ST 250 Gen3: 250 hp, ratio 5,56 kg/hp.
Focus ST 280: 264 km/h. Focus ST 250 Gen3: 254 km/h.