Over 0–100 km/h, M8 Competition Coupe F92 wins (3,17 s vs 3,35 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
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| Measure | M8 Competition Coupe F92 | 911 Turbo 991.1 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.17 s | 3.35 s | 0.17 s · M8 Competition Coupe F92 |
| 400 m standing start | 11.04 s | 11.13 s | 0.09 s · M8 Competition Coupe F92 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.15 s | 20.22 s | 0.07 s · M8 Competition Coupe F92 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 309 km/h | 59 km/h · 911 Turbo 991.1 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.04 kg/hp | 3.10 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 | 911 Turbo 991.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0.97 s | 0.96 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.61 s | 1.60 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.52 s · tight gap | 2.62 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.17 s | 3.35 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 3.98 s | 4.29 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 6.51 s | 6.70 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 10.26 s | 10.25 s · tight gap |
| 400 m standing start | 11.04 s · tight gap | 11.13 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.15 s · tight gap | 20.22 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 309 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 | 507 hp | Aluminium engine block and cylinder head |
| Torque | 700 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 570 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the M8 Competition Coupe hits 100 km/h in 3.18 s versus 3.35 s for the 911 Turbo. The 0.17 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the M8 Competition Coupe is doing 169 km/h against 168 km/h for the 911 Turbo. The gap is 0.11 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 11.13 s. The 0.09 s gap represents roughly 5 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the M8 Competition Coupe continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 232 km/h versus 232 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the M8 Competition Coupe finishes in 20.15 s versus 20.22 s, with a 0.07 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (309 km/h), the 911 Turbo never recovers its launch deficit.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the M8 Competition Coupe is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the 911 Turbo at 312 km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit - it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (3.04 kg/hp vs 3.10 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 4.83 seconds. The 0.17 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 Coupe F92 wins (3,17 s vs 3,35 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. 911 Turbo 991.1: 507 hp, ratio 3,10 kg/hp.
M8 Competition Coupe F92: 250 km/h. 911 Turbo 991.1: 309 km/h.