Over 0–100 km/h, P7i wins (6,31 s vs 6,56 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | P7i | Cooper S FWD | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.31 s | 6.56 s | 0.25 s · P7i |
| 400 m standing start | 14.57 s | 14.62 s | 0.05 s · P7i |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.38 s | 26.03 s | 0.35 s · Cooper S FWD |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 200 km/h | 250 km/h | 50 km/h · Cooper S FWD |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.18 kg/hp | 5.86 kg/hp | better ratio · Cooper S FWD |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | P7i | Cooper S FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.66 s | 1.88 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.77 s | 3.14 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.62 s | 4.99 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.31 s | 6.56 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.47 s | 8.41 s · tight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 14.90 s | 13.79 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 25.20 s | 22.98 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.57 s · tight gap | 14.62 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.38 s | 26.03 s |
| 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 | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 195 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed DCT |
Off the line, the P7i hits 100 km/h in 6.31 s versus 6.56 s for the Cooper S FWD. The instant torque of 430 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the P7i leads by 0.25 s and sits roughly 8 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the P7i is doing 129 km/h against 132 km/h for the Cooper S FWD. The gap is 0.22 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the P7i crosses the line in 14.56 s versus 14.62 s. The 0.06 s gap represents roughly 3 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The P7i maxes out at 200 km/h while the Cooper S FWD keeps accelerating towards 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.11 s.
Around 464 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the Cooper S FWD overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 50 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the Cooper S FWD finishes in 26.02 s versus 26.38 s. The 0.35 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Electronically capped at 200 km/h, the P7i 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 9.78 seconds. The 0.25 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, P7i wins (6,31 s vs 6,56 s).
P7i goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,31 seconds (calibrated simulation).
P7i: 282 hp, ratio 7,18 kg/hp. Cooper S FWD: 204 hp, ratio 5,86 kg/hp.
P7i: 200 km/h. Cooper S FWD: 250 km/h.