Over 0–100 km/h, 488 GTB wins (3,03 s vs 3,55 s).
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 | Portofino | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,03 s−0,52 s | 3,55 s |
| 400 m standing start | 10,20 s−0,72 s | 10,92 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 18,27 s−1,09 s | 19,36 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 339 km/h | 348 km/h−9 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 2,20 kg/hpbetter ratio | 2,58 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 | Portofino |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,90 s | 1,06 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,50 s | 1,77 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,42 s | 2,84 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,03 s | 3,55 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 3,65 s | 4,29 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 5,27 s | 6,26 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 7,58 s | 9,00 s |
| 400 m standing start | 10,20 s | 10,92 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 18,27 s | 19,36 s |
| Top speed | 339 km/h | 348 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 | - | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed dual-clutch |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 600 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 760 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 545 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed dual-clutch |
Off the line, the 488 GTB hits 100 km/h in 3.03 s versus 3.55 s for the Portofino. At this point, the 488 GTB leads by 0.52 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 488 GTB is doing 188 km/h against 177 km/h for the Portofino. The gap is 0.53 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 488 GTB crosses the line in 10.20 s versus 10.92 s. The 0.72 s gap represents roughly 44 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 249 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 488 GTB finishes in 18.27 s versus 19.36 s, with a 1.09 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (339 vs 348 km/h), preventing any comeback.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (2.20 kg/hp vs 2.58 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 4.72 seconds. The 0.52 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 3,55 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. Portofino: 600 hp, ratio 2,58 kg/hp.
488 GTB: 339 km/h. Portofino: 348 km/h.