Over 0–100 km/h, RS Q8 SUV wins (3,66 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 Q8 SUV | Model X 90D | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,66 s−1,37 s | 5,03 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,59 s−1,48 s | 13,07 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,01 s−2,31 s | 23,32 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+1 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,55 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 Q8 SUV | Model X 90D |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,04 s | 1,49 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,73 s | 2,49 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,76 s | 3,99 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,66 s | 5,03 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,71 s | 6,30 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 7,55 s | 10,16 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 11,75 s | 15,94 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,59 s | 13,07 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,01 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 | 640 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 850 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 275 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
| 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 Q8 SUV hits 100 km/h in 3.66 s versus 5.03 s for the Model X 90D. Despite lacking instant torque, 640 hp of power compensates. At this point, the RS Q8 SUV leads by 1.37 s and sits roughly 16 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the RS Q8 SUV is doing 161 km/h against 147 km/h for the Model X 90D. The gap is 1.11 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the RS Q8 SUV crosses the line in 11.58 s versus 13.07 s. The 1.49 s gap represents roughly 73 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the RS Q8 SUV continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 223 km/h versus 205 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the RS Q8 SUV finishes in 21.01 s versus 23.32 s, with a 2.31 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 Q8 SUV 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.
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 7.09 seconds. The 1.37 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, RS Q8 SUV wins (3,66 s vs 5,03 s).
RS Q8 SUV goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,66 seconds (calibrated simulation).
RS Q8 SUV: 640 hp, ratio 3,55 kg/hp. Model X 90D: 532 hp, ratio 4,59 kg/hp.
RS Q8 SUV: 250 km/h. Model X 90D: 249 km/h.