mclaren p1 vs laferrari vs porsche 918

McLaren P1 vs. Porsche 918 vs. LaFerrari

 

 

So these are the most exciting cars around at the moment. They are the products of what people call the 'hyper car race'. Obviously the looks are controversial. In my opinion the Ferrari is by far the most stunning of all the cars shown above (my friend thinks it is the McLaren. We haven't spoken since), then comes the McLaren in second and the Porsche in last. As you may or may not know, the only one of these cars that hasn't been tested yet (hence the lack of figures in the picture) is the Ferrari. By looking at the figures provided it looks as though the Ferrari (due in  July) will be the lightest and the most powerful. On paper , then, the Ferrari looks like the highest performing as well as the prettiest (no competition!). However, as the Ferrari is not finished yet the numbers on the picture are most likely theoretical numbers and may or may not reflect the actual performance of the car in the metal. However, what we do know is that while the McLaren harnesses the electric motor to accelerate faster than a car with an ordinary fuel burner, and the Porsche uses the electric motor to make itself a lot more economical as its predecessors (such as the Carrera GT), the Ferrari looks from the numbers as if it is only going to be using a very small motor (the Mclaren's and Porsche's are large and powerful) coupled to a very big combustion engine so that the electric motor will fill in the gaps in the mighty V12's rev range. The fact that the Ferrari looks like the lightest supports this suggestion as if the motor is small it wont be too heavy. On paper, and in the metal, the McLaren and the Porsche are very closely matched (recently they tested the two cars on Top Gear). The McLaren's pursuit of speed makes it scary while the Porsche feels more civilised. So here's to hoping the Ferrari puts its money where its looks and name are!

Nev   

So, Maclaren, Ferrari or Porsche? Opinions can be submitted and enjoyed in the comments box. Thanks