Over 0–100 km/h, SQ8 SUV wins (4,03 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.
| Model X 90D | SQ8 SUV | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,03 s | 4,03 s+1,00 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,07 s | 12,12 s+0,95 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,32 s | 21,98 s+1,34 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 249 km/h | 250 km/h−1 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,59 kg/hp | 4,42 kg/hpbetter ratio |
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 | SQ8 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,49 s | 1,13 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,49 s | 1,89 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,99 s | 3,06 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,03 s | 4,03 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,30 s | 5,25 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,16 s | 8,55 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15,94 s | 13,50 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,07 s | 12,12 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,32 s | 21,98 s |
| Top speed limited | 249 km/h | 250 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 | 507 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 770 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 240 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
Off the line, the SQ8 SUV hits 100 km/h in 4.03 s versus 5.03 s for the Model X 90D. Despite lacking instant torque, 507 hp of power compensates. At this point, the SQ8 SUV leads by 1.00 s and sits roughly 14 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the SQ8 SUV is doing 154 km/h against 147 km/h for the Model X 90D. The gap is 0.77 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the SQ8 SUV crosses the line in 12.11 s versus 13.07 s. The 0.95 s gap represents roughly 47 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the SQ8 SUV continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 213 km/h versus 205 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the SQ8 SUV finishes in 21.98 s versus 23.32 s, with a 1.34 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (249 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Model X 90D and the SQ8 SUV are governed to 249 (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 1.00 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, SQ8 SUV wins (4,03 s vs 5,03 s).
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. SQ8 SUV: 507 hp, ratio 4,42 kg/hp.
Model X 90D: 249 km/h. SQ8 SUV: 250 km/h.