Over 0–100 km/h, GT86 wins (7,75 s vs 9,57 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | GT86 | 218i Convertible F44 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.75 s | 9.57 s | 1.82 s · GT86 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.70 s | 17.02 s | 1.32 s · GT86 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.03 s | 30.99 s | 2.96 s · GT86 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 223 km/h | 207 km/h | 16 km/h · GT86 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.07 kg/hp | 11.47 kg/hp | better ratio · GT86 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | GT86 | 218i Convertible F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.23 s | 2.15 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.65 s | 3.59 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.93 s | 6.61 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.75 s | 9.57 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.99 s | 13.48 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16.76 s | 25.81 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 33.32 s | 57.53 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.70 s | 17.02 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.03 s | 30.99 s |
| Top speed | 223 km/h | 207 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 | 200 hp | B4 |
| Torque | 205 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 213 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Manual 6-speed |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 136 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 220 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 560 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic transmission) |
Off the line, the GT86 hits 100 km/h in 7.75 s versus 9.57 s for the 218i Convertible. At this point, the GT86 leads by 1.82 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the GT86 is doing 125 km/h against 109 km/h for the 218i Convertible. The gap is 0.57 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the GT86 crosses the line in 15.70 s versus 17.01 s. The 1.32 s gap represents roughly 48 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the GT86 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 171 km/h versus 150 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the GT86 finishes in 28.02 s versus 30.99 s, with a 2.96 s lead.
Electronically capped at 207 km/h, the 218i Convertible 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 (6.07 kg/hp vs 11.47 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 15.88 seconds. The 1.82 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, GT86 wins (7,75 s vs 9,57 s).
GT86 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,75 seconds (calibrated simulation).
GT86: 200 hp, ratio 6,07 kg/hp. 218i Convertible F44: 136 hp, ratio 11,47 kg/hp.
GT86: 223 km/h. 218i Convertible F44: 207 km/h.