Over 0–100 km/h, 120d F20LCI wins (7,15 s vs 7,45 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | MONA M03 | 120d F20LCI | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.45 s | 7.15 s | 0.30 s · 120d F20LCI |
| 400 m standing start | 15.48 s | 15.30 s | 0.18 s · 120d F20LCI |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.51 s | 27.54 s | 0.03 s · MONA M03 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 200 km/h | 228 km/h | 28 km/h · 120d F20LCI |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.60 kg/hp | 7.45 kg/hp | better ratio · 120d F20LCI |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | MONA M03 | 120d F20LCI |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.16 s | 2.05 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.61 s | 3.27 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.80 s | 5.29 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.45 s | 7.15 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.58 s | 9.55 s · tight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 16.40 s | 16.63 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 27.72 s | 30.38 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.48 s | 15.30 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.51 s · tight gap | 27.54 s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 228 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 | 208 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 240 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 581 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 415 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic) |
Off the line, the 120d hits 100 km/h in 7.15 s versus 7.45 s for the MONA M03. Despite lacking instant torque, 190 hp of power compensates. At this point, the 120d leads by 0.30 s and sits roughly 8 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 120d is doing 124 km/h against 126 km/h for the MONA M03. The gap is 0.25 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 120d crosses the line in 15.30 s versus 15.48 s. The 0.18 s gap represents roughly 8 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The MONA M03 maxes out at 200 km/h while the 120d keeps accelerating towards 228 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.13 s.
Around 952 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the MONA M03 overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 28 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the MONA M03 finishes in 27.51 s versus 27.53 s. The 0.02 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the MONA M03 is capped at 200 km/h, the 120d at 228 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 10.99 seconds. The 0.30 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 120d F20LCI wins (7,15 s vs 7,45 s).
MONA M03 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,45 seconds (calibrated simulation).
MONA M03: 208 hp, ratio 7,60 kg/hp. 120d F20LCI: 190 hp, ratio 7,45 kg/hp.
MONA M03: 200 km/h. 120d F20LCI: 228 km/h.