Good match of front engined beasts.
McLaren Mercedes SLR vs Ferrari 599 GTO
| Category | McLaren Mercedes SLR | Ferrari 599 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 5.4 l V8 | 6.0 l V12 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 626 / 617 | 670 / 661 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 780 / 575 | 620 / 457 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1738 / 3832 | 1659 / 3657 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 360 / 355 | 404 / 398 |
| Average price | €441,000 | €316,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | McLaren Mercedes SLR | Ferrari 599 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| Top Gear Track | 1:20.90 | 1:19.80 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | McLaren Mercedes SLR | Ferrari 599 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 3.7 s | 3.8 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 10.7 s | 10.2 s |
| 0 - 250 kph | 18.6 s | 16.2 s |
| 1000 m | 20.5 s @ 269.0 kph | 20.2 s @ 272.0 kph |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 7.1 s | 6.4 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 3.5 s | 3.1 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 7.4 s | 6.5 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.0 s @ 104.4 mph | 7.9 s @ 108.1 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 11.5 s @ 126.1 mph | 11.0 s |
General performance
| Category | McLaren Mercedes SLR | Ferrari 599 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 334 kph (208 mph) | 335 kph (208 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 11.8 s @ 833 ft | 11.1 s @ 751 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.80 g (8 m/s²) | 0.80 g (8 m/s²) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m (114 ft) | 39 m (127 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 138 m (452 ft) | 136 m (448 ft) |
Summary
| Category | McLaren Mercedes SLR | Ferrari 599 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 96 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 87 | 100 |
| Overall | 92 | 100 |
Verdict
599 GTO is the fastest by considerable margin.
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