Over 0–100 km/h, M5 CS F90 wins (3,03 s vs 3,26 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | M5 CS F90 | 911 GT3 RS 991.2 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.03 s | 3.26 s | 0.24 s · M5 CS F90 |
| 400 m standing start | 10.82 s | 11.02 s | 0.20 s · M5 CS F90 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 19.94 s | 19.95 s | 0.01 s · M5 CS F90 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 295 km/h | 312 km/h | 17 km/h · 911 GT3 RS 991.2 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 2.87 kg/hp | 2.80 kg/hp | better ratio · 911 GT3 RS 991.2 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | M5 CS F90 | 911 GT3 RS 991.2 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0.91 s · tight gap | 0.93 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.51 s · tight gap | 1.54 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.37 s | 2.52 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.03 s | 3.26 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 3.74 s | 4.21 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 6.21 s | 6.60 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 9.97 s · tight gap | 9.98 s |
| 400 m standing start | 10.82 s | 11.02 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 19.94 s · tight gap | 19.95 s |
| Top speed | 295 km/h | 312 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 | 635 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 750 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 825 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic, transmission oil cooling |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 507 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 460 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 420 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the M5 CS hits 100 km/h in 3.03 s versus 3.26 s for the 911 GT3 RS. At this point, the M5 CS leads by 0.24 s and sits roughly 2 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the M5 CS is doing 170 km/h against 169 km/h for the 911 GT3 RS. The gap is 0.22 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the M5 CS crosses the line in 10.81 s versus 11.02 s. The 0.21 s gap represents roughly 12 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows. The M5 CS maxes out at 295 km/h while the 911 GT3 RS keeps accelerating towards 312 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.14 s.
At 1,000 metres, the M5 CS finishes in 19.94 s versus 19.95 s, with just 0.01 s to spare. The 911 GT3 RS fails to fully close the launch gap.
The M5 CS features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the 911 GT3 RS’s RWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Electronically capped at 305 km/h, the M5 CS 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 (2.87 kg/hp vs 2.80 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 4.73 seconds. The 0.24 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, M5 CS F90 wins (3,03 s vs 3,26 s).
M5 CS F90 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,03 seconds (calibrated simulation).
M5 CS F90: 635 hp, ratio 2,87 kg/hp. 911 GT3 RS 991.2: 507 hp, ratio 2,80 kg/hp.
M5 CS F90: 295 km/h. 911 GT3 RS 991.2: 312 km/h.