Sur 0–100 km/h, 296 GTS gagne (2,95 s vs 3,03 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 | 296 GTS | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,03 s | 2,95 s+0,08 s |
| 400 m standing start | 10,20 s−0,19 s | 10,39 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 18,27 s−0,52 s | 18,79 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 339 km/h+9 km/h | 330 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 2,20 kg/hpbetter ratio | 2,48 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 | 296 GTS |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,90 s | 0,87 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,50 s | 1,46 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,42 s | 2,34 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,03 s | 2,95 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 3,65 s | 3,67 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 5,27 s | 5,56 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 7,58 s | 8,20 s |
| 400 m standing start | 10,20 s | 10,39 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 18,27 s | 18,79 s |
| Top speed | 339 km/h | 330 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 | 620 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 740 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 540 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | 296 GTS | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed dual-clutch |
Off the line, the 296 GTS hits 100 km/h in 2.95 s versus 3.03 s for the 488 GTB. The instant torque of 740 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. The 0.08 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the 488 GTB is doing 188 km/h against 181 km/h for the 296 GTS. The gap is 0.06 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 488 GTB crosses the line in 10.20 s versus 10.39 s. The 0.19 s gap represents roughly 12 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 488 GTB continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 261 km/h versus 251 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 488 GTB finishes in 18.27 s versus 18.79 s, with a 0.52 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (339 vs 330 (i.e. 205 mph — industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
On paper, the 488 GTB combines 669 hp, 760 Nm and 1,470 kg — a clear theoretical edge over the 296 GTS. Yet the 296 GTS launches quicker. At standstill, both motors deliver peak torque from 0 rpm: the decisive factor is no longer raw power, but available grip. If the 296 GTS has a better traction coefficient (tyres, weight distribution, traction control calibration), it puts down more force despite inferior specs — exactly what the simulation reflects, calibrated on manufacturer 0-100 km/h times.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 4.10 seconds. The 0.08 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, 296 GTS gagne (2,95 s vs 3,03 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. 296 GTS : 620 hp, ratio 2,48 kg/hp.
488 GTB : 339 km/h. 296 GTS : 330 km/h.