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Ferrari 812 GTS vs BMW M8 Competition Convertible F92: which is truly faster?

Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.

sports car · 2020 vs 2021 · Methodology
FerrariPetrolFaster

812 GTS

799 hp · 718 Nm · 1,630 kg · 2020

VS
BMWPetrol

M8 Competition Convertible F92

625 hp · 750 Nm · 2,025 kg · 2021

Result · 0–100 km/h

AFerrari 812 GTS

3.15 s

Gap0.17 sin favour of 812 GTS
BBMW M8 Competition Convertible F92

3.32 s

Summary · Caralogy simulation
Measure812 GTSM8 Competition Convertible F92Gap
0–100 km/h3.15 s3.32 s0.17 s · 812 GTS
400 m standing start10.66 s11.15 s0.49 s · 812 GTS
1,000 m standing start19.25 s20.23 s0.98 s · 812 GTS
Top speed (electronically limited)327 km/h250 km/h77 km/h · 812 GTS
Power-to-weight ratio2.04 kg/hp3.24 kg/hpbetter ratio · 812 GTS

Watch the race

Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.

FerrariPetrol812 GTS
Speed
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BMWPetrolM8 Competition Convertible F92
Speed
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Timer
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Distance
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200 m
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Gap0m

Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Best value in bold.
Stage812 GTSM8 Competition Convertible F92
0–30 km/h0.92 s · tight gap1.02 s
0–50 km/h1.54 s · tight gap1.68 s
0–80 km/h2.47 s2.64 s
0–100 km/h3.15 s3.32 s
0–120 km/h3.91 s4.17 s
0–160 km/h5.94 s6.67 s
0–200 km/h8.89 s10.32 s
400 m standing start10.66 s11.15 s
1,000 m standing start19.25 s20.23 s
Top speed limited327 km/h250 km/h

Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Start
Standing, straight line
Surface
Dry asphalt, 23°C
Wind
None
Driver
1 person, 75 kg

Calibration

Splits
0–100, 0–200 manufacturer
Power curve
Real measurement (Caralogy)
VMax
Manufacturer limited
Transmission
Losses integrated in model

Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

Ferrari

812 GTS

2,04kg/hpratio better by 1,20 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power799 hpPending
Torque718 Nm
Weight1 630 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain-
Gearbox7-speed dual-clutch
BMW

M8 Competition Convertible F92

3,24kg/hpcompensated by −395 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power625 hp4 cyl
Torque750 Nm
Weight2 025 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
GearboxEight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic, transmission oil cooling

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the 812 GTS hits 100 km/h in 3.15 s versus 3.32 s for the M8 Competition Convertible. At this point, the 812 GTS leads by 0.17 s and sits roughly 3 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the 812 GTS is doing 178 km/h against 168 km/h for the M8 Competition Convertible. The gap is 0.28 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.

At 400 metres standing start, the 812 GTS crosses the line in 10.66 s versus 11.14 s. The 0.49 s gap represents roughly 28 m of track - two to three car lengths.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the 812 GTS continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 245 km/h versus 234 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 812 GTS finishes in 19.24 s versus 20.23 s, with a 0.98 s lead.

What the numbers don’t tell you

Electronically capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the M8 Competition Convertible 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 3.24 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).

In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 4.73 seconds. The 0.17 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.

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Frequently asked questions

Over 0–100 km/h, 812 GTS wins (3,15 s vs 3,32 s).

812 GTS goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,15 seconds (calibrated simulation).

812 GTS: 799 hp, ratio 2,04 kg/hp. M8 Competition Convertible F92: 625 hp, ratio 3,24 kg/hp.

812 GTS: 327 km/h. M8 Competition Convertible F92: 250 km/h.