Over 0–100 km/h, Aventador S wins (2,88 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.
| Aventador S | M2 G87 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 2,88 s−1,24 s | 4,12 s |
| 400 m standing start | 10,31 s−1,77 s | 12,08 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 18,60 s−3,21 s | 21,81 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 353 km/h+68 km/h | 285 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 2,13 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 | Aventador S | M2 G87 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,83 s | 1,17 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,39 s | 1,95 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,25 s | 3,06 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 2,88 s | 4,12 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 3,52 s | 5,26 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 5,48 s | 8,46 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 8,14 s | 13,14 s |
| 400 m standing start | 10,31 s | 12,08 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 18,60 s | 21,81 s |
| Top speed | 353 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 | 740 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 690 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 575 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed single-clutch automated |
| 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 Aventador S hits 100 km/h in 2.88 s versus 4.12 s for the M2. At this point, the Aventador S leads by 1.24 s and sits roughly 11 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Aventador S is doing 182 km/h against 155 km/h for the M2. The gap is 1.18 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Aventador S crosses the line in 10.30 s versus 12.08 s. The 1.78 s gap represents roughly 92 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Aventador S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 253 km/h versus 215 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Aventador S finishes in 18.59 s versus 21.80 s, with a 3.21 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 (2.13 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 1.24 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.
Over 0–100 km/h, Aventador S wins (2,88 s vs 4,12 s).
Aventador S goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 2,88 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Aventador S: 740 hp, ratio 2,13 kg/hp. M2 G87: 460 hp, ratio 3,76 kg/hp.
Aventador S: 353 km/h. M2 G87: 285 km/h.