Over 0–100 km/h, F8 Spider and 488 GTB are neck and neck (3,03 s vs 3,03 s, no significant gap).
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.
| F8 Spider | 488 GTB | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,03 s−0,00 s | 3,03 s |
| 400 m standing start | 10,15 s−0,05 s | 10,20 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 18,12 s−0,15 s | 18,27 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 351 km/h+12 km/h | 339 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 2,12 kg/hpbetter ratio | 2,20 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 | F8 Spider | 488 GTB |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,90 s | 0,90 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,50 s | 1,50 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,42 s | 2,42 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,03 s | 3,03 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 3,64 s | 3,65 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 5,23 s | 5,27 stight gap |
| 0–200 km/h | 7,46 s | 7,58 stight gap |
| 400 m standing start | 10,15 s | 10,20 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 18,12 s | 18,27 stight gap |
| Top speed | 351 km/h | 339 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 721 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 770 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 525 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed dual-clutch |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 669 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 760 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 470 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed dual-clutch |
Off the line, the F8 Spider hits 100 km/h in 3.03 s versus 3.03 s for the 488 GTB. The 0.00 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the F8 Spider is doing 190 km/h against 188 km/h for the 488 GTB. The gap is 0.02 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the F8 Spider crosses the line in 10.15 s versus 10.20 s. The 0.05 s gap represents roughly 3 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the F8 Spider continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 263 km/h versus 261 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the F8 Spider finishes in 18.12 s versus 18.27 s, with a 0.15 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (351 vs 339 km/h), preventing any comeback.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (2.12 kg/hp vs 2.20 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 3.98 seconds. The 0.00 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, F8 Spider and 488 GTB are neck and neck (3,03 s vs 3,03 s, no significant gap).
F8 Spider goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,03 seconds (calibrated simulation).
F8 Spider: 721 hp, ratio 2,12 kg/hp. 488 GTB: 669 hp, ratio 2,20 kg/hp.
F8 Spider: 351 km/h. 488 GTB: 339 km/h.