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Audi R8 4.2 FSI Spyder vs McLaren P1
| Category | R8 4.2 FSI Spyder | McLaren P1 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 4.2 l V8 | 3.8 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 430 / 424 | 916 / 903 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 430 / 317 | 900 / 664 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1719 / 3790 | 1519 / 3349 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 250 / 247 | 603 / 595 |
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | R8 4.2 FSI Spyder | McLaren P1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.4 s | 1.2 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 2.1 s | 1.7 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 2.9 s | 2.1 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.0 s | 2.6 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 5.1 s | 3.0 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 6.5 s | 3.5 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 8.1 s | 4.1 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 10.0 s | 4.7 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 28.3 s | 9.9 s |
| 1/4 mile | 12.5 s @ 110.6 mph | 9.8 s @ 152.2 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | R8 4.2 FSI Spyder | McLaren P1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.8 s | 1.2 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.8 s | 2.8 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 7.8 s | 4.0 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 13.9 s | 6.0 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 17.3 s | 6.8 s |
| 1000 m | 23.7 s @ 226.0 kph | 18.0 s @ 301.0 kph |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 12.5 s | 4.1 s |
General performance
| Category | R8 4.2 FSI Spyder | McLaren P1 |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 300 kph (186 mph) | 350 kph (217 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.65 g (6 m/s²) | 1.06 g (10 m/s²) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 31 m (101 ft) | 28 m (92 ft) |
Summary
| Category | R8 4.2 FSI Spyder | McLaren P1 |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 0 | 0 |
| Straight line speed | 26 | 100 |
| Overall | 26 | 100 |
Verdict
P1 is the fastest by a huge margin.
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