Over 0–100 km/h, Explorer EcoBoost 300 wins (6,71 s vs 8,51 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | G9 | Explorer EcoBoost 300 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8.51 s | 6.71 s | 1.80 s · Explorer EcoBoost 300 |
| 400 m standing start | 16.32 s | 14.93 s | 1.39 s · Explorer EcoBoost 300 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.71 s | 27.10 s | 1.61 s · Explorer EcoBoost 300 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 200 km/h | 220 km/h | 20 km/h · Explorer EcoBoost 300 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.18 kg/hp | 6.70 kg/hp | better ratio · Explorer EcoBoost 300 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | G9 | Explorer EcoBoost 300 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.41 s | 1.82 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 4.03 s | 3.04 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6.49 s | 4.96 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.51 s | 6.71 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11.09 s | 8.99 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18.51 s | 15.83 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 31.05 s | 30.71 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16.32 s | 14.93 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.71 s | 27.10 s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 220 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 | 308 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 430 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 210 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 305 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 043 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 10-speed torque-converter automatic |
Off the line, the Explorer EcoBoost 300 hits 100 km/h in 6.71 s versus 8.51 s for the G9. Despite lacking instant torque, 305 hp of power compensates. At this point, the Explorer EcoBoost 300 leads by 1.80 s and sits roughly 23 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Explorer EcoBoost 300 is doing 127 km/h against 120 km/h for the G9. The gap is 1.15 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Explorer EcoBoost 300 crosses the line in 14.92 s versus 16.32 s. The 1.40 s gap represents roughly 57 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Explorer EcoBoost 300 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 173 km/h versus 169 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Explorer EcoBoost 300 finishes in 27.09 s versus 28.71 s, with a 1.62 s lead.
The Explorer EcoBoost 300 features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the G9’s RWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the G9 is capped at 200 km/h, the Explorer EcoBoost 300 at 220 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 12.63 seconds. The 1.80 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Explorer EcoBoost 300 wins (6,71 s vs 8,51 s).
G9 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,51 seconds (calibrated simulation).
G9: 308 hp, ratio 7,18 kg/hp. Explorer EcoBoost 300: 305 hp, ratio 6,70 kg/hp.
G9: 200 km/h. Explorer EcoBoost 300: 220 km/h.