Over 0–100 km/h, M8 Competition Coupe F92 wins (3,17 s vs 3,92 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
3.17 s
3.92 s
| Measure | M8 Competition Coupe F92 | A110 GT 300 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.17 s | 3.92 s | 0.74 s · M8 Competition Coupe F92 |
| 400 m standing start | 11.04 s | 11.97 s | 0.93 s · M8 Competition Coupe F92 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.15 s | 21.76 s | 1.61 s · M8 Competition Coupe F92 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 272 km/h | 22 km/h · A110 GT 300 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.04 kg/hp | 3.65 kg/hp | better ratio · M8 Competition Coupe F92 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | M8 Competition Coupe F92 | A110 GT 300 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0.97 s | 1.13 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.61 s | 1.89 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.52 s | 3.06 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.17 s | 3.92 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 3.98 s | 5.15 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 6.51 s | 8.21 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 10.26 s | 12.68 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11.04 s | 11.97 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.15 s | 21.76 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 272 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 | 625 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 750 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 900 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic, transmission oil cooling |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 305 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 340 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 114 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed dual-clutch |
Off the line, the M8 Competition Coupe hits 100 km/h in 3.18 s versus 3.92 s for the A110 GT 300. At this point, the M8 Competition Coupe leads by 0.74 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the M8 Competition Coupe is doing 169 km/h against 157 km/h for the A110 GT 300. The gap is 0.67 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the M8 Competition Coupe crosses the line in 11.04 s versus 11.96 s. The 0.93 s gap represents roughly 49 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the M8 Competition Coupe continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 232 km/h versus 215 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the M8 Competition Coupe finishes in 20.15 s versus 21.76 s, with a 1.61 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (272 km/h), the A110 GT 300 never recovers its launch deficit.
Electronically capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the M8 Competition Coupe 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 (3.04 kg/hp vs 3.65 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 5.79 seconds. The 0.74 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, M8 Competition Coupe F92 wins (3,17 s vs 3,92 s).
M8 Competition Coupe F92 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,17 seconds (calibrated simulation).
M8 Competition Coupe F92: 625 hp, ratio 3,04 kg/hp. A110 GT 300: 305 hp, ratio 3,65 kg/hp.
M8 Competition Coupe F92: 250 km/h. A110 GT 300: 272 km/h.