Sur 0–100 km/h, 488 GTB gagne (3,03 s vs 4,12 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.
| 488 GTB | M2 G87 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,03 s−1,09 s | 4,12 s |
| 400 m standing start | 10,20 s−1,88 s | 12,08 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 18,27 s−3,54 s | 21,81 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 339 km/h+54 km/h | 285 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 2,20 kg/hpbetter ratio | 3,76 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 | 488 GTB | M2 G87 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,90 s | 1,17 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,50 s | 1,95 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,42 s | 3,06 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,03 s | 4,12 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 3,65 s | 5,26 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 5,27 s | 8,46 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 7,58 s | 13,14 s |
| 400 m standing start | 10,20 s | 12,08 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 18,27 s | 21,81 s |
| Top speed | 339 km/h | 285 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 669 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 760 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 470 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | 488 GTB | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed dual-clutch |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 460 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 730 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed M Steptronic |
Off the line, the 488 GTB hits 100 km/h in 3.03 s versus 4.12 s for the M2. At this point, the 488 GTB leads by 1.09 s and sits roughly 9 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 488 GTB is doing 188 km/h against 155 km/h for the M2. The gap is 1.16 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 488 GTB crosses the line in 10.20 s versus 12.08 s. The 1.88 s gap represents roughly 97 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 488 GTB continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 261 km/h versus 215 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 488 GTB finishes in 18.27 s versus 21.80 s, with a 3.53 s lead.
Electronically capped at 285 km/h, the M2 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 (2.20 kg/hp vs 3.76 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 5.94 seconds. The 1.09 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Sur 0–100 km/h, 488 GTB gagne (3,03 s vs 4,12 s).
488 GTB passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 3,03 secondes (simulation calibrée).
488 GTB : 669 hp, ratio 2,20 kg/hp. M2 G87 : 460 hp, ratio 3,76 kg/hp.
488 GTB : 339 km/h. M2 G87 : 285 km/h.