Over 0–100 km/h, John Cooper Works FWD wins (6,21 s vs 6,58 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.
| P7 | John Cooper Works FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,58 s | 6,21 s+0,37 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,81 s | 14,26 s+0,55 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,64 s | 25,30 s+2,34 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 170 km/h | 251 km/h−81 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,59 kg/hp | 5,09 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | P7 | John Cooper Works FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,75 s | 1,85 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,93 s | 3,09 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,84 s | 4,95 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,58 s | 6,21 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,81 s | 7,93 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15,66 s | 12,59 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 20,51 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,81 s | 14,26 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,64 s | 25,30 s |
| Top speed | 170 km/h | 251 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 263 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 390 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 995 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 231 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 175 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
Off the line, the John Cooper Works FWD hits 100 km/h in 6.21 s versus 6.58 s for the P7. Despite lacking instant torque, 231 hp of power compensates. Despite the faster sprint time, the P7 is 2 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the John Cooper Works FWD is doing 137 km/h against 127 km/h for the P7. The gap is 0.15 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the John Cooper Works FWD crosses the line in 14.26 s versus 14.81 s. The 0.55 s gap represents roughly 24 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the John Cooper Works FWD continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 191 km/h versus 170 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the John Cooper Works FWD finishes in 25.29 s versus 27.64 s, with a 2.35 s lead.
Electronically capped at 170 km/h, the P7 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.
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 10.18 seconds. The 0.37 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, John Cooper Works FWD wins (6,21 s vs 6,58 s).
P7 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,58 seconds (calibrated simulation).
P7: 263 hp, ratio 7,59 kg/hp. John Cooper Works FWD: 231 hp, ratio 5,09 kg/hp.
P7: 170 km/h. John Cooper Works FWD: 251 km/h.