Sur 0–100 km/h, 488 GTB gagne (3,03 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.
| 488 GTB | S8 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,03 s−0,80 s | 3,83 s |
| 400 m standing start | 10,20 s−1,61 s | 11,81 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 18,27 s−3,00 s | 21,27 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 339 km/h+89 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 2,20 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 | 488 GTB | S8 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,90 s | 1,07 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,50 s | 1,78 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,42 s | 2,88 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,03 s | 3,83 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 3,65 s | 4,97 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 5,27 s | 7,99 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 7,58 s | 12,24 s |
| 400 m standing start | 10,20 s | 11,81 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 18,27 s | 21,27 s |
| Top speed limited | 339 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 | 669 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 760 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 470 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | 488 GTB | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed dual-clutch |
| 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 488 GTB hits 100 km/h in 3.03 s versus 3.83 s for the S8. At this point, the 488 GTB leads by 0.80 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 488 GTB is doing 188 km/h against 157 km/h for the S8. The gap is 0.96 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 11.81 s. The 1.61 s gap represents roughly 85 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 222 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 488 GTB finishes in 18.27 s versus 21.26 s, with a 3.00 s lead.
Electronically capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h, the S8 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 (2.20 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 0.80 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Sur 0–100 km/h, 488 GTB gagne (3,03 s vs 3,83 s).
488 GTB passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 3,03 secondes (simulation calibrée).
488 GTB : 669 hp, ratio 2,20 kg/hp. S8 : 571 hp, ratio 3,89 kg/hp.
488 GTB : 339 km/h. S8 : 250 km/h.