Over 0–100 km/h, F8 Tributo wins (2,92 s vs 7,44 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.
| F8 Tributo | 420i F32 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 2,92 s−4,52 s | 7,44 s |
| 400 m standing start | 9,98 s−5,40 s | 15,38 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 17,86 s−10,37 s | 28,23 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 351 km/h+113 km/h | 238 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 1,99 kg/hpbetter ratio | 8,29 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 Tributo | 420i F32 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,87 s | 1,42 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,45 s | 2,53 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,33 s | 5,09 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 2,92 s | 7,44 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 3,51 s | 10,39 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 5,01 s | 19,05 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 7,14 s | 35,17 s |
| 400 m standing start | 9,98 s | 15,38 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 17,86 s | 28,23 s |
| Top speed | 351 km/h | 238 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 | 1 435 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed dual-clutch |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 184 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 525 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the F8 Tributo hits 100 km/h in 2.92 s versus 7.44 s for the 420i. At this point, the F8 Tributo leads by 4.52 s and sits roughly 16 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the F8 Tributo is doing 193 km/h against 117 km/h for the 420i. The gap is 3.26 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the F8 Tributo crosses the line in 9.98 s versus 15.38 s. The 5.40 s gap represents roughly 199 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the F8 Tributo continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 267 km/h versus 163 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the F8 Tributo finishes in 17.85 s versus 28.23 s, with a 10.38 s lead.
Electronically capped at 240 km/h, the 420i 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 (1.99 kg/hp vs 8.29 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.15 seconds. The 4.52 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, F8 Tributo wins (2,92 s vs 7,44 s).
F8 Tributo goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 2,92 seconds (calibrated simulation).
F8 Tributo: 721 hp, ratio 1,99 kg/hp. 420i F32: 184 hp, ratio 8,29 kg/hp.
F8 Tributo: 351 km/h. 420i F32: 238 km/h.