Over 0–100 km/h, M8 Competition Convertible F92 wins (3,32 s vs 3,83 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.
| M8 Competition Convertible F92 | S8 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,32 s−0,51 s | 3,83 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,15 s−0,66 s | 11,81 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,23 s−1,04 s | 21,27 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,24 kg/hpbetter ratio | 3,89 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 | M8 Competition Convertible F92 | S8 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,02 s | 1,07 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,68 s | 1,78 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,64 s | 2,88 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,32 s | 3,83 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,17 s | 4,97 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 6,67 s | 7,99 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 10,32 s | 12,24 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,15 s | 11,81 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,23 s | 21,27 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 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 | 625 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 750 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 025 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic, transmission oil cooling |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 571 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 800 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 220 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
Off the line, the Bmw M8 Competition Convertible hits 100 km/h in 3.32 s versus 3.83 s for the S8. At this point, the Bmw M8 Competition Convertible leads by 0.51 s and sits roughly 3 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw M8 Competition Convertible is doing 168 km/h against 157 km/h for the S8. The gap is 0.44 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw M8 Competition Convertible crosses the line in 11.14 s versus 11.81 s. The 0.66 s gap represents roughly 36 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw M8 Competition Convertible continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 234 km/h versus 222 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw M8 Competition Convertible finishes in 20.23 s versus 21.26 s, with a 1.04 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (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 Bmw M8 Competition Convertible and the S8 are governed to 250 (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.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (3.24 kg/hp vs 3.89 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 5.62 seconds. The 0.51 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, M8 Competition Convertible F92 wins (3,32 s vs 3,83 s).
M8 Competition Convertible F92 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,32 seconds (calibrated simulation).
M8 Competition Convertible F92: 625 hp, ratio 3,24 kg/hp. S8: 571 hp, ratio 3,89 kg/hp.
M8 Competition Convertible F92: 250 km/h. S8: 250 km/h.