McLaren P1
3.8L twin-turbo V8 hybrid
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On power there is almost nothing in it: 903 hp against 887 hp. Power-to-weight tells the more useful story: 606 against 530 hp per tonne, which puts the McLaren P1 ahead on the figure that actually decides how a car feels. Flat out the McLaren P1 goes further, 217 mph against 214. Off the line the Porsche 918 Spyder is quicker, 2.50 s to 60 mph against 2.70. At launch the Porsche 918 Spyder was the cheaper of the two, $845,000 against $1,150,000.
| McLaren P1 | Porsche 918 Spyder | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 903 hp | 887 hp |
| Top speed | 217 mph | 214 mph |
| 0–60 mph | 2.70 s | 2.50 s |
| Kerb weight | 1,490 kg | 1,675 kg |
| Power-to-weight | 606 hp/t | 530 hp/t |
| Powertrain | V8 hybrid | V8 hybrid |
| Produced | 2013–2015 | 2013–2015 |
A green figure is the better of the two. Manufacturer-stated throughout.
3.8L twin-turbo V8 hybrid
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