Over 0–100 km/h, 488 GTB wins (3,03 s vs 3,43 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 | Roma | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.03 s | 3.43 s | 0.40 s · 488 GTB |
| 400 m standing start | 10.20 s | 10.68 s | 0.48 s · 488 GTB |
| 1,000 m standing start | 18.27 s | 18.88 s | 0.61 s · 488 GTB |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 339 km/h | 357 km/h | 18 km/h · Roma |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 2.20 kg/hp | 2.37 kg/hp | better ratio · 488 GTB |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 488 GTB | Roma |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0.90 s · tight gap | 1.03 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.50 s | 1.71 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.42 s | 2.75 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.03 s | 3.43 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 3.65 s | 4.14 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 5.27 s | 5.92 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 7.58 s | 8.39 s |
| 400 m standing start | 10.20 s | 10.68 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 18.27 s | 18.88 s |
| Top speed | 339 km/h | 357 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 | 620 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 760 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 472 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed dual-clutch |
Off the line, the 488 GTB hits 100 km/h in 3.03 s versus 3.43 s for the Roma. At this point, the 488 GTB leads by 0.40 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 488 GTB is doing 188 km/h against 182 km/h for the Roma. The gap is 0.38 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 488 GTB crosses the line in 10.20 s versus 10.68 s. The 0.48 s gap represents roughly 30 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 256 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 488 GTB finishes in 18.27 s versus 18.88 s, with a 0.61 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (357 km/h), the Roma never recovers its launch deficit.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (2.20 kg/hp vs 2.37 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 4.54 seconds. The 0.40 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 3,43 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. Roma: 620 hp, ratio 2,37 kg/hp.
488 GTB: 339 km/h. Roma: 357 km/h.