Over 0–100 km/h, 488 GTB wins (3,03 s vs 3,46 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 488 GTB | RS6 Performance Avant | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.03 s | 3.46 s | 0.43 s · 488 GTB |
| 400 m standing start | 10.20 s | 11.31 s | 1.11 s · 488 GTB |
| 1,000 m standing start | 18.27 s | 20.37 s | 2.10 s · 488 GTB |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 339 km/h | 346 km/h | 7 km/h · RS6 Performance Avant |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 2.20 kg/hp | 3.45 kg/hp | better ratio · 488 GTB |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 488 GTB | RS6 Performance Avant |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0.90 s · tight gap | 0.99 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.50 s · tight gap | 1.65 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.42 s | 2.63 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.03 s | 3.46 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 3.65 s | 4.45 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 5.27 s | 7.06 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 7.58 s | 10.72 s |
| 400 m standing start | 10.20 s | 11.31 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 18.27 s | 20.37 s |
| Top speed | 339 km/h | 346 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 | 669 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 760 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 470 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed dual-clutch |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 630 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 850 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 175 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
Off the line, the 488 GTB hits 100 km/h in 3.03 s versus 3.46 s for the RS6 Performance Avant. At this point, the 488 GTB leads by 0.43 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 488 GTB is doing 188 km/h against 165 km/h for the RS6 Performance Avant. The gap is 0.63 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the 488 GTB crosses the line in 10.20 s versus 11.30 s. The 1.11 s gap represents roughly 62 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 488 GTB continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 261 km/h versus 231 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 488 GTB finishes in 18.27 s versus 20.37 s, with a 2.10 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (339 vs 346 km/h), preventing any comeback.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (2.20 kg/hp vs 3.45 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 5.02 seconds. The 0.43 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 488 GTB wins (3,03 s vs 3,46 s).
488 GTB goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,03 seconds (calibrated simulation).
488 GTB: 669 hp, ratio 2,20 kg/hp. RS6 Performance Avant: 630 hp, ratio 3,45 kg/hp.
488 GTB: 339 km/h. RS6 Performance Avant: 346 km/h.