I8 Roadster vs Skyline 400R
BMW · Nissan
1/4 Mile winner
I8 Roadster
Beats the Skyline 400R by 0.11s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the I8 Roadster beats the Skyline 400R comfortably, finishing 0.11 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the I8 Roadster thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
369 hp
400 hp
0–100 km/h
4.4s
4.5s
Top speed
250 km/h
250 km/h
Engine
ELECTRIC MOTOR
3.0L Twin-Turbo V6
Fuel
Hybrid
Petrol
Torque
570 Nm
475 Nm
Price
$165,000
$70,000
Simulated race times
Distance
I8 Roadster
Skyline 400R
100 m
5.511s
5.566s
1/8 mile
8.173s
8.251s
1/4 mile
12.348s
12.456s
1 km
22.372s
22.526s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Skyline 400R is $70,000 vs $165,000 for the I8 Roadster — a $95,000 gap. Power: Skyline 400R makes 31 hp more (369 vs 400).
FAQ
Which is faster, the I8 Roadster or the Skyline 400R?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the I8 Roadster is faster, beating the Skyline 400R by 0.11 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the I8 Roadster vs the Skyline 400R?
The I8 Roadster hits 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds, while the Skyline 400R does it in 4.5 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The I8 Roadster produces 369 hp; the Skyline 400R produces 400 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The I8 Roadster tops out at 250 km/h, and the Skyline 400R reaches 250 km/h.
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