Over 0–100 km/h, GT86 wins (7,75 s vs 8,14 s).
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.
| GT86 | 420i Convertible G22 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,75 s−0,39 s | 8,14 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,70 s−0,27 s | 15,97 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,03 s−0,94 s | 28,97 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 223 km/h | 236 km/h−13 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,07 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,18 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 | GT86 | 420i Convertible G22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,23 s | 1,81 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,65 s | 3,07 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,93 s | 5,69 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,75 s | 8,14 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,99 s | 11,24 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16,76 s | 20,26 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 33,32 s | 36,93 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,70 s | 15,97 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,03 s | 28,97 s |
| Top speed | 223 km/h | 236 km/h |
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 | 184 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 690 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the GT86 hits 100 km/h in 7.75 s versus 8.14 s for the 420i Convertible. Despite the faster sprint time, the 420i Convertible is 8 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the 420i Convertible is doing 115 km/h against 125 km/h for the GT86. The gap is 0.12 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the GT86 crosses the line in 15.70 s versus 15.96 s. The 0.27 s gap represents roughly 11 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the GT86 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 171 km/h versus 161 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the GT86 finishes in 28.02 s versus 28.97 s, with a 0.94 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (223 vs 236 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 236 km/h, the 420i 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 9.18 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.10 seconds. The 0.39 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, GT86 wins (7,75 s vs 8,14 s).
GT86 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,75 seconds (calibrated simulation).
GT86: 200 hp, ratio 6,07 kg/hp. 420i Convertible G22: 184 hp, ratio 9,18 kg/hp.
GT86: 223 km/h. 420i Convertible G22: 236 km/h.