Over 0–100 km/h, Model X 90D and SQ2 are neck and neck (4,94 s vs 5,03 s, no significant gap).
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.
| Model X 90D | SQ2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,03 s | 4,94 s+0,09 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,07 s−0,40 s | 13,47 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,32 s−1,23 s | 24,55 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 249 km/h | 257 km/h−8 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,59 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,12 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 | Model X 90D | SQ2 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,49 s | 1,24 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,49 s | 2,07 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,99 s | 3,54 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,03 s | 4,94 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,30 s | 7,19 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,16 s | 12,14 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15,94 s | 19,93 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,07 s | 13,47 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,32 s | 24,55 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 257 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| 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 |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 300 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 535 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the SQ2 hits 100 km/h in 4.94 s versus 5.03 s for the Model X 90D. Despite lacking instant torque, 300 hp of power compensates. The 0.09 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Model X 90D is doing 147 km/h against 133 km/h for the SQ2. The gap is 0.01 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model X 90D crosses the line in 13.07 s versus 13.47 s. The 0.40 s gap represents roughly 19 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Model X 90D continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 205 km/h versus 190 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model X 90D finishes in 23.32 s versus 24.55 s, with a 1.23 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (249 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 257 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 249 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the Model X 90D 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.
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 8.36 seconds. The 0.09 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, Model X 90D and SQ2 are neck and neck (4,94 s vs 5,03 s, no significant gap).
Model X 90D goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,03 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Model X 90D: 532 hp, ratio 4,59 kg/hp. SQ2: 300 hp, ratio 5,12 kg/hp.
Model X 90D: 249 km/h. SQ2: 257 km/h.