Over 0–100 km/h, RS 5 Avant and F-TYPE R P575 are neck and neck (3,66 s vs 3,74 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 | RS 5 Avant | F-TYPE R P575 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.66 s | 3.74 s | 0.08 s · RS 5 Avant |
| 400 m standing start | 11.72 s | 11.52 s | 0.20 s · F-TYPE R P575 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.36 s | 20.70 s | 0.66 s · F-TYPE R P575 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 300 km/h | 50 km/h · F-TYPE R P575 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.71 kg/hp | 3.03 kg/hp | better ratio · F-TYPE R P575 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | RS 5 Avant | F-TYPE R P575 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0.97 s · tight gap | 1.10 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.61 s | 1.83 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.67 s | 2.99 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.66 s · tight gap | 3.74 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4.82 s | 4.75 s · tight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 7.97 s | 7.30 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 12.48 s | 11.00 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11.72 s | 11.52 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.36 s | 20.70 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 300 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 | 639 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 825 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 370 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 575 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 700 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 745 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic ZF |
Off the line, the RS 5 Avant hits 100 km/h in 3.66 s versus 3.74 s for the F-TYPE R P575. The instant torque of 825 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. The 0.08 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the RS 5 Avant is doing 156 km/h against 165 km/h for the F-TYPE R P575. The gap is 0.02 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the F-TYPE R P575 crosses the line in 11.52 s versus 11.72 s. The 0.20 s gap represents roughly 11 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the F-TYPE R P575 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 230 km/h versus 218 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the F-TYPE R P575 finishes in 20.70 s versus 21.35 s, with a 0.65 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the RS 5 Avant is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the F-TYPE R P575 at 300 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 5.51 seconds. The 0.08 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, RS 5 Avant and F-TYPE R P575 are neck and neck (3,66 s vs 3,74 s, no significant gap).
RS 5 Avant goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,66 seconds (calibrated simulation).
RS 5 Avant: 639 hp, ratio 3,71 kg/hp. F-TYPE R P575: 575 hp, ratio 3,03 kg/hp.
RS 5 Avant: 250 km/h. F-TYPE R P575: 300 km/h.