Sur 0–100 km/h, Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 gagne (6,65 s vs 7,23 s).
Performance comparison
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 | Born | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,65 s−0,58 s | 7,23 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,76 s−0,63 s | 15,39 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,71 s−2,27 s | 28,98 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 231 km/h+71 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,64 kg/hpbetter ratio | 8,51 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 | Born |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,73 s | 1,88 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,89 s | 3,15 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,74 s | 5,26 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,65 s | 7,23 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,67 s | 9,79 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15,01 s | 18,15 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 27,89 s | — |
| 400 m standing start | 14,76 s | 15,39 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,71 s | 28,98 s |
| Top speed | 231 km/h | 160 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 220 hp | I4 |
| Torque | 260 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 240 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | EDC 6-speed (dual clutch) |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 201 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 310 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 710 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 hits 100 km/h in 6.65 s versus 7.23 s for the Born. Despite lacking instant torque, 220 hp of power compensates. At this point, the Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 leads by 0.58 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 is doing 127 km/h against 122 km/h for the Born. The gap is 0.39 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 crosses the line in 14.76 s versus 15.39 s. The 0.63 s gap represents roughly 26 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 176 km/h versus 160 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 finishes in 26.71 s versus 28.98 s, with a 2.27 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 is capped at 233 km/h, the Born at 160 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 11.41 seconds. The 0.58 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 gagne (6,65 s vs 7,23 s).
Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 6,65 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 : 220 hp, ratio 5,64 kg/hp. Born : 201 hp, ratio 8,51 kg/hp.
Clio 4 RS Trophy 220 : 231 km/h. Born : 160 km/h.