Over 0–100 km/h, Aventador SVJ wins (2,85 s vs 3,03 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Aventador SVJ | 488 GTB | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 2.85 s | 3.03 s | 0.18 s · Aventador SVJ |
| 400 m standing start | 10.30 s | 10.20 s | 0.10 s · 488 GTB |
| 1,000 m standing start | 18.64 s | 18.27 s | 0.37 s · 488 GTB |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 340 km/h | 339 km/h | 1 km/h · Aventador SVJ |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 1.98 kg/hp | 2.20 kg/hp | better ratio · Aventador SVJ |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Aventador SVJ | 488 GTB |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0.82 s · tight gap | 0.90 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.37 s · tight gap | 1.50 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.22 s | 2.42 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 2.85 s | 3.03 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 3.50 s · tight gap | 3.65 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 5.47 s | 5.27 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 8.16 s | 7.58 s |
| 400 m standing start | 10.30 s | 10.20 s · tight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 18.64 s | 18.27 s |
| Top speed | 340 km/h | 339 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 | 770 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 720 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 525 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed single-clutch automated |
| 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 Aventador SVJ hits 100 km/h in 2.85 s versus 3.03 s for the 488 GTB. At this point, the Aventador SVJ leads by 0.18 s and sits roughly 3 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Aventador SVJ is doing 182 km/h against 188 km/h for the 488 GTB. The gap is 0.03 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 488 GTB crosses the line in 10.20 s versus 10.30 s. The 0.10 s gap represents roughly 6 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the 488 GTB continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 261 km/h versus 252 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 488 GTB finishes in 18.27 s versus 18.64 s, with a 0.37 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (340 vs 339 km/h), preventing any comeback.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (1.98 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 3.99 seconds. The 0.18 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Aventador SVJ wins (2,85 s vs 3,03 s).
Aventador SVJ goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 2,85 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Aventador SVJ: 770 hp, ratio 1,98 kg/hp. 488 GTB: 669 hp, ratio 2,20 kg/hp.
Aventador SVJ: 340 km/h. 488 GTB: 339 km/h.