Sur 0–100 km/h, RS e-tron GT gagne (3,34 s vs 5,03 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.
| RS e-tron GT | Model X 90D | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,34 s−1,69 s | 5,03 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,17 s−1,90 s | 13,07 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,27 s−3,05 s | 23,32 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+1 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,25 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,59 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | RS e-tron GT | Model X 90D |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,98 s | 1,49 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,64 s | 2,49 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,63 s | 3,99 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,34 s | 5,03 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,24 s | 6,30 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 6,79 s | 10,16 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 10,40 s | 15,94 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,17 s | 13,07 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,27 s | 23,32 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 249 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 738 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 830 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 395 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 532 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 967 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 441 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the RS e-tron GT hits 100 km/h in 3.34 s versus 5.03 s for the Model X 90D. At this point, the RS e-tron GT leads by 1.69 s and sits roughly 16 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the RS e-tron GT is doing 167 km/h against 147 km/h for the Model X 90D. The gap is 1.38 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the RS e-tron GT crosses the line in 11.17 s versus 13.07 s. The 1.90 s gap represents roughly 93 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the RS e-tron GT continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 233 km/h versus 205 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the RS e-tron GT finishes in 20.27 s versus 23.32 s, with a 3.05 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 249 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the RS e-tron GT and the Model X 90D are governed to 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (3.25 kg/hp vs 4.59 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.09 seconds. The 1.69 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, RS e-tron GT gagne (3,34 s vs 5,03 s).
RS e-tron GT passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 3,34 secondes (simulation calibrée).
RS e-tron GT : 738 hp, ratio 3,25 kg/hp. Model X 90D : 532 hp, ratio 4,59 kg/hp.
RS e-tron GT : 250 km/h. Model X 90D : 249 km/h.