Among the boutique 911 idealists, the one operation which seems to best blend superior coachwork and cosmetic taste with track aplomb is Gunther Werks. Their M.O. is fairly simple: apply the GT3 concept to a 993, clothe it in carbon fiber, leave as little space in the wheel wells as much as possible, refine the suspension setup with top-shelf …
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Real-Life Gran Turismo: GT3 Cup Car Pursues McLaren P1 At Laguna Seca!
There are real perks to being a minor YouTube celebrity. Jeffrey Cook's thrilling driving, often done in Porsches but also in a variety of Corvettes, McLarens, and Camaros, has endeared him to a sizable following. He's even had one horrifying clip featured on daytime TV. Being well-known means he's often recognized, and after a fellow racer offered …
Continue to the full articleDrag Battle: McLaren P1 Versus Porsche Taycan Turbo S
Six years ago, nothing could hope to touch the McLaren P1. It stood atop the hypercar pyramid with the most power, the most focus, and the most space-age design. There's not many people who would figure something as Buck Rogers as the P1 would struggle against a plush, heavyset, four-door Taycan. However, underneath that sleek, understated hide lie …
Continue to the full articleChris Harris Made The Test That Everyone Said Would Never Happen, Happen!
For the past month or so we've been showing you videos of the "Holy Trinity Battle". That's the 918 vs. The McLaren P1 vs. the Ferrari LaFerrari. Interestingly, besides the battle between these three supercars, there was a kind of behind-the-scenes battle going on regarding who would get these three cars together, first, on the track. By that …
Continue to the full articleWatch The LaFerrari vs. McLaren P1 vs. Porsche 918 Drag Race From 0 to 186 MPH
It's been a few weeks of waiting, but the final episode in the three part series of the "Holy Trinity" showdown is final available. In part one we watched a track shootout between the Porsche 918 Spyder, the McLaren P1 and the Ferrari LaFerrari. Part 2 showcased the same three cars in a 1/4 mile shootout. The third and final installment is an …
Continue to the full article918 Spyder vs. McLaren P1 vs. LaFerrari 1/4 Mile: Part 2 of the “Holy Trinity” Shootout
Last week we showed you the first of a three part series created by the Supercar Driver Youtube channel that pits the 918 Spyder, the McLaren P1 and the Ferrari LaFerrari against each other in a series of track related test to see just which of the "Holy Trinity" is the most powerful supercar. Last week it was hotlaps at Silverstone. This …
Continue to the full article2015 McLaren P1 vs. 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder!
The last Head 2 Head we shared with you compared the Porsche Macan Turbo to the Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG. While fun and interesting, it didn't pack the exotic excitement of this latest episode. Today's hypercar battle is one for the ages: the McLaren P1 versus the Porsche 918 Spyder. Both cars have carbon fiber tubs and body panels. Both have …
Continue to the full articlePorsche 918 Spyder Vs. McLaren P1. Which Is Faster?
The McLaren P1 and the Porsche 918 Spyder are two of the quickest supercars on the planet. But which is the fastest? Our friends at EVO put together this epic track battle and the results are incredibly close. What did you think? Was it a fair comparison? Notice anything about the configuration of the 918 during its timed lap? What …
Continue to the full articlePorsche 918 Drag Races A McLaren P1 And A Motorcycle To 200 Miles Per Hour
As I was watching this video, I couldn't help but feel slightly overcome by the steady marching wave of ever advancing technology in cars. Then I almost fainted in sheer terror at the thought of riding a motorcycle at 194 miles per hour. Autocar pits a Porsche 918 against a McLaren P1, and then throws in a Ducati Panigale Superleggera just for …
Continue to the full articleChasing a Porsche 918 Spyder On The Stelvio Pass
Located in the Italian Alps, Stelvio is the highest paved mountain pass in the eastern Alps and is considered by many to be one of the greatest driving roads in the world. In the video that follows we see a McLaren P1 and Porsche 918 Spyder being chased by an Audi R8 V10. Clearly it looks like the Porsche should be in the lead as it seems to eat …
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