Over 0–100 km/h, S8 and A110 GT 300 are neck and neck (3,83 s vs 3,92 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 | S8 | A110 GT 300 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.83 s | 3.92 s | 0.08 s · S8 |
| 400 m standing start | 11.81 s | 11.97 s | 0.16 s · S8 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.27 s | 21.76 s | 0.49 s · S8 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 272 km/h | 22 km/h · A110 GT 300 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.89 kg/hp | 3.65 kg/hp | better ratio · A110 GT 300 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | S8 | A110 GT 300 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.07 s · tight gap | 1.13 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.78 s · tight gap | 1.89 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.88 s | 3.06 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.83 s · tight gap | 3.92 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4.97 s | 5.15 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 7.99 s | 8.21 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 12.24 s | 12.68 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11.81 s | 11.97 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.27 s | 21.76 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 272 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 | 571 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 800 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 220 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 305 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 340 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 114 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed dual-clutch |
Off the line, the S8 hits 100 km/h in 3.83 s versus 3.92 s for the A110 GT 300. The 0.08 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the S8 is doing 157 km/h against 157 km/h for the A110 GT 300. The gap is 0.11 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the S8 crosses the line in 11.81 s versus 11.96 s. The 0.16 s gap represents roughly 8 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the S8 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 222 km/h versus 215 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the S8 finishes in 21.26 s versus 21.76 s, with a 0.49 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (272 km/h), the A110 GT 300 never recovers its launch deficit.
Electronically capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the S8 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.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (3.89 kg/hp vs 3.65 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 5.79 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, S8 and A110 GT 300 are neck and neck (3,83 s vs 3,92 s, no significant gap).
S8 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,83 seconds (calibrated simulation).
S8: 571 hp, ratio 3,89 kg/hp. A110 GT 300: 305 hp, ratio 3,65 kg/hp.
S8: 250 km/h. A110 GT 300: 272 km/h.