Performance Review: Ascari A10 5.0 V8 - [2006]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Ascari A10 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Ascari A10 5.0 V8 is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2006. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2007 Caparo T1 3.5l V8 and the 2006 Caparo T1 2.4 V8.This particular Ascari A10 has a 4940cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The A10 shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the A10's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1280 kgs (2821 lbs) this makes the Ascari A10 5.0 V8 in the same weight category as the 2023 McLaren 750S 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Ascari A10 shares the same bhp with the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible (650 bhp)

In terms of power the 4940cc 32V V8 engine produces 625 bhp (466 kW) @ 7500 rpm similar to the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible (650 bhp) or the 2023 Ferrari Roma Spider 3.9 V8 Turbo (611 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 413 lb-ft (559.9 Nm) @ 5500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (418 lb-ft) or the 2022 BMW 2 Series M2 3.0 Twin Turbo G87 (406 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Ascari A10 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 (511.7 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Ascari A10.

The Ascari A10 has a Power to weight ratio of 488.2 bhp per ton and 322.6 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2006 A10 competing with the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 (511.7 bhp per ton) or the 2000 Caterham 7 Superlight R500 (511.1 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Ascari A10 generating around 322.6 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2021 Ferrari Daytona SP3 6.5 V12 (346.1 lb-ft per ton) or the 2008 Mercedes SLR Class McLaren 722 S Roadster (345.7 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 2.80 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 2.9 secs, this made the Ascari A10 5.0 V8 as fast as the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS Assetto 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs) the 2022 Mercedes AMG One 1.6 V6 Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs) the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs) the or the 2021 Lamborghini Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae Roadster 6.5 V12 (2.80 secs). This Ascari A10 5.0 V8 is also faster than the 2022 Lotus Eletre R 905 bhp (2.90 secs) the 2021 Maserati MC20 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo (2.90 secs) the 2021 BMW 5 Series M5 CS 4.4 V8 Turbo F90 (2.90 secs) the and the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 6.2 V8 C8 (2.90 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the A10 and the 1992 Dodge Viper SRT/10 8.0L V10

When talking about the performance of the Ascari A10 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 10.4 secs @ 131.5 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1992 Dodge Viper SRT/10 8.0L V10 (10.36 secs), the 2017 BMW 3 Series M3 F80 (10.36 secs), and the 2012 Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 V8 FSI Quattro S-Tronic (10.37 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2006 version of the Ascari A10 5.0 V8 has a maximum speed of 215mph.

Top Speed of the 2006 A10 equals the 2013 Ferrari LaFerrari 6.3L V12 (227 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2006 Ascari A10 5.0 V8 then how about the 2013 Ferrari LaFerrari 6.3L V12 (227 mph), the 1993 Jaguar XJ 220 S 3.5 V6 Turbo (228 mph), or the 1989 Ferrari F40 LM Competizione 2.9 V8 Twin Turbo (229 mph).

Related Links:

2006 A10 Rivals List.

A Brief History of Ascari

Car Comparison