Over 0–100 km/h, P7i and 430i Convertible G22 are neck and neck (6,24 s vs 6,31 s, no significant gap).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | P7i | 430i Convertible G22 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.31 s | 6.24 s | 0.07 s · 430i Convertible G22 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.57 s | 14.45 s | 0.12 s · 430i Convertible G22 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.38 s | 26.31 s | 0.07 s · 430i Convertible G22 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 200 km/h | 250 km/h | 50 km/h · 430i Convertible G22 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.18 kg/hp | 6.65 kg/hp | better ratio · 430i Convertible G22 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | P7i | 430i Convertible G22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.66 s | 1.46 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.77 s | 2.44 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.62 s | 4.41 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.31 s | 6.24 s · tight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.47 s · tight gap | 8.52 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14.90 s · tight gap | 14.93 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 25.20 s | 25.55 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.57 s | 14.45 s · tight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.38 s | 26.31 s · tight gap |
| Top speed limited | 200 km/h | 250 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 | 282 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 430 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 025 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 258 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 715 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the 430i Convertible hits 100 km/h in 6.24 s versus 6.31 s for the P7i. Despite lacking instant torque, 258 hp of power compensates. The 0.07 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the 430i Convertible is doing 127 km/h against 129 km/h for the P7i. The gap is 0.15 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the 430i Convertible crosses the line in 14.45 s versus 14.56 s. The 0.11 s gap represents roughly 5 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the 430i Convertible continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 177 km/h versus 178 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 430i Convertible finishes in 26.31 s versus 26.38 s, with a 0.07 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the P7i is capped at 200 km/h, the 430i Convertible at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) 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 9.87 seconds. The 0.07 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, P7i and 430i Convertible G22 are neck and neck (6,24 s vs 6,31 s, no significant gap).
P7i goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,31 seconds (calibrated simulation).
P7i: 282 hp, ratio 7,18 kg/hp. 430i Convertible G22: 258 hp, ratio 6,65 kg/hp.
P7i: 200 km/h. 430i Convertible G22: 250 km/h.