Over 0–100 km/h, 4 Long Range RWD wins (6,73 s vs 10,76 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 4 Long Range RWD | 116i F40 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.73 s | 10.76 s | 4.03 s · 4 Long Range RWD |
| 400 m standing start | 14.92 s | 17.65 s | 2.73 s · 4 Long Range RWD |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.24 s | 32.39 s | 5.15 s · 4 Long Range RWD |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 180 km/h | 195 km/h | 15 km/h · 116i F40 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.00 kg/hp | 12.29 kg/hp | better ratio · 4 Long Range RWD |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 4 Long Range RWD | 116i F40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.92 s · tight gap | 2.05 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.21 s | 3.56 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.16 s | 7.30 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.73 s | 10.76 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.78 s | 15.50 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15.38 s | 31.49 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.92 s | 17.65 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.24 s | 32.39 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 195 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 | 245 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 715 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 109 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 180 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 340 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
Off the line, the 4 Long Range RWD hits 100 km/h in 6.73 s versus 10.76 s for the 116i. The instant torque of 350 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the 4 Long Range RWD leads by 4.03 s and sits roughly 16 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 4 Long Range RWD is doing 129 km/h against 103 km/h for the 116i. The gap is 1.50 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 4 Long Range RWD crosses the line in 14.92 s versus 17.65 s. The 2.73 s gap represents roughly 93 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 4 Long Range RWD continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 176 km/h versus 143 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 4 Long Range RWD finishes in 27.23 s versus 32.38 s, with a 5.15 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (195 km/h), the 116i never recovers its launch deficit.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 4 Long Range RWD is capped at 180 km/h, the 116i at 195 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 18.41 seconds. The 4.03 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 4 Long Range RWD wins (6,73 s vs 10,76 s).
4 Long Range RWD goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,73 seconds (calibrated simulation).
4 Long Range RWD: 245 hp, ratio 7,00 kg/hp. 116i F40: 109 hp, ratio 12,29 kg/hp.
4 Long Range RWD: 180 km/h. 116i F40: 195 km/h.