Over 0–100 km/h, 296 GTB and 296 GTS are neck and neck (2,94 s vs 2,95 s, no significant gap).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 296 GTB | 296 GTS | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 2.94 s | 2.95 s | 0.01 s · 296 GTB |
| 400 m standing start | 10.30 s | 10.39 s | 0.09 s · 296 GTB |
| 1,000 m standing start | 18.57 s | 18.79 s | 0.22 s · 296 GTB |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 338 km/h | 330 km/h | 8 km/h · 296 GTB |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 2.48 kg/hp | 2.48 kg/hp | Same |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 296 GTB | 296 GTS |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0.88 s | 0.87 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.47 s | 1.46 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.35 s | 2.34 s · tight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 2.94 s · tight gap | 2.95 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 3.63 s · tight gap | 3.67 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 5.42 s · tight gap | 5.56 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 7.92 s | 8.20 s |
| 400 m standing start | 10.30 s · tight gap | 10.39 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 18.57 s | 18.79 s |
| Top speed | 338 km/h | 330 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 | 620 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 740 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 540 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed dual-clutch |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 620 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 740 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 540 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed dual-clutch |
Off the line, the 296 GTB hits 100 km/h in 2.94 s versus 2.95 s for the 296 GTS. The 0.01 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the 296 GTB is doing 184 km/h against 181 km/h for the 296 GTS. The gap is 0.04 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 296 GTB crosses the line in 10.30 s versus 10.39 s. The 0.09 s gap represents roughly 6 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the 296 GTB continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 255 km/h versus 251 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 296 GTB finishes in 18.57 s versus 18.79 s, with a 0.22 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (338 vs 330 (i.e. 205 mph - industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
With two plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (2.48 kg/hp vs 2.48 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 4.10 seconds. The 0.01 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 296 GTB and 296 GTS are neck and neck (2,94 s vs 2,95 s, no significant gap).
296 GTB goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 2,94 seconds (calibrated simulation).
296 GTB: 620 hp, ratio 2,48 kg/hp. 296 GTS: 620 hp, ratio 2,48 kg/hp.
296 GTB: 338 km/h. 296 GTS: 330 km/h.