Over 0–100 km/h, Aventador S and 296 GTS are neck and neck (2,88 s vs 2,95 s, no significant gap).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Aventador S | 296 GTS | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 2.88 s | 2.95 s | 0.07 s · Aventador S |
| 400 m standing start | 10.31 s | 10.39 s | 0.08 s · Aventador S |
| 1,000 m standing start | 18.60 s | 18.79 s | 0.19 s · Aventador S |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 353 km/h | 330 km/h | 23 km/h · Aventador S |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 2.13 kg/hp | 2.48 kg/hp | better ratio · Aventador S |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Aventador S | 296 GTS |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0.83 s · tight gap | 0.87 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.39 s · tight gap | 1.46 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.25 s · tight gap | 2.34 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 2.88 s · tight gap | 2.95 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 3.52 s · tight gap | 3.67 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 5.48 s · tight gap | 5.56 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 8.14 s · tight gap | 8.20 s |
| 400 m standing start | 10.31 s · tight gap | 10.39 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 18.60 s | 18.79 s |
| Top speed | 353 km/h | 330 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 | 740 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 690 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 575 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed single-clutch automated |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 620 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 740 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 540 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed dual-clutch |
Off the line, the Aventador S hits 100 km/h in 2.88 s versus 2.95 s for the 296 GTS. Despite lacking instant torque, 740 hp of power compensates. The 0.07 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Aventador S is doing 182 km/h against 181 km/h for the 296 GTS. The gap is 0.08 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Aventador S crosses the line in 10.30 s versus 10.39 s. The 0.09 s gap represents roughly 5 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Aventador S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 253 km/h versus 251 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Aventador S finishes in 18.59 s versus 18.79 s, with a 0.19 s lead.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 4.10 seconds. The 0.07 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Aventador S and 296 GTS are neck and neck (2,88 s vs 2,95 s, no significant gap).
Aventador S goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 2,88 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Aventador S: 740 hp, ratio 2,13 kg/hp. 296 GTS: 620 hp, ratio 2,48 kg/hp.
Aventador S: 353 km/h. 296 GTS: 330 km/h.