Sur 0–100 km/h, 812 GTS gagne (3,15 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.
| 812 GTS | S8 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,15 s−0,68 s | 3,83 s |
| 400 m standing start | 10,66 s−1,15 s | 11,81 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 19,25 s−2,02 s | 21,27 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 327 km/h+77 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 2,04 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 | 812 GTS | S8 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,92 s | 1,07 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,54 s | 1,78 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,47 s | 2,88 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,15 s | 3,83 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 3,91 s | 4,97 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 5,94 s | 7,99 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 8,89 s | 12,24 s |
| 400 m standing start | 10,66 s | 11,81 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 19,25 s | 21,27 s |
| Top speed limited | 327 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 | 799 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 718 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 630 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | 812 GTS | |
| 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 812 GTS hits 100 km/h in 3.15 s versus 3.83 s for the S8. At this point, the 812 GTS leads by 0.68 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 812 GTS is doing 178 km/h against 157 km/h for the S8. The gap is 0.72 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 812 GTS crosses the line in 10.66 s versus 11.81 s. The 1.15 s gap represents roughly 61 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 812 GTS continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 245 km/h versus 222 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 812 GTS finishes in 19.24 s versus 21.26 s, with a 2.02 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 (2.04 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 0.68 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, 812 GTS gagne (3,15 s vs 3,83 s).
812 GTS passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 3,15 secondes (simulation calibrée).
812 GTS : 799 hp, ratio 2,04 kg/hp. S8 : 571 hp, ratio 3,89 kg/hp.
812 GTS : 327 km/h. S8 : 250 km/h.