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McLaren Mercedes SLR vs Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
| Category | McLaren Mercedes SLR | 599 GTB Fiorano |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 5.4 l V8 | 6.0 l V12 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 626 / 617 | 620 / 612 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 780 / 575 | 608 / 448 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1738 / 3832 | 1787 / 3940 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 360 / 355 | 347 / 342 |
| Average price | €441,000 | €242,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | McLaren Mercedes SLR | 599 GTB Fiorano |
|---|---|---|
| Top Gear Track | 1:20.90 | 1:21.20 |
| Motortrend Figure-8 | 0:24.50 | 0:25.00 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:13.50 | 1:12.00 |
| Balocco Alfa Romeo | 2:25.43 | 2:23.53 |
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 7:40.00 | 7:47.00 |
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | McLaren Mercedes SLR | 599 GTB Fiorano |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.4 s | 1.2 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 2.1 s | 1.8 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 2.8 s | 2.3 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 3.5 s | 3.2 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 4.3 s | 3.9 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 5.2 s | 4.9 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 6.3 s | 5.8 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 7.4 s | 6.8 s |
| 0 - 110 mph | 9.3 s | 8.2 s |
| 0 - 120 mph | 10.8 s | 9.5 s |
| 0 - 130 mph | 12.5 s | 11.0 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 16.9 s | 15.3 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.0 s @ 104.4 mph | 7.8 s @ 105.6 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 11.5 s @ 126.1 mph | 11.2 s @ 131.0 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | McLaren Mercedes SLR | 599 GTB Fiorano |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.8 s | 1.4 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 3.7 s | 3.4 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 7.6 s | 7.0 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 10.7 s | 10.3 s |
| 0 - 250 kph | 18.6 s | 18.7 s |
| 0 - 300 kph | 30.6 s | 29.9 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 7.1 s | 7.2 s |
| Est. 200 - 300 kph | 22.6 s | 22.2 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | McLaren Mercedes SLR | 599 GTB Fiorano |
|---|---|---|
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m (114 ft) | 34 m (112 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 31 m (103 ft) | 32 m (104 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 49 m (161 ft) | 45 m (148 ft) |
| 100 mph - 0 | 87 m (287 ft) | 88 m (288 ft) |
General performance
| Category | McLaren Mercedes SLR | 599 GTB Fiorano |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 334 kph (208 mph) | 335 kph (208 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.80 g (8 m/s²) | 0.89 g (9 m/s²) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.98 g (10 m/s²) | 1.08 g (11 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | McLaren Mercedes SLR | 599 GTB Fiorano |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 490 | 489 |
| Straight line speed | 2671 | 3373 |
| Total | 3161 | 3862 |
Verdict
599 GTB Fiorano is the fastest by a small margin.
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