Bugatti Veyron vs McLaren P1

How does the Bugatti Veyron stack up against the McLaren P1? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

Bugatti VeyronBugatti Veyron
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McLaren P1McLaren P1
SpecBugatti VeyronMcLaren P1
Horsepower (max)1,200 hp903 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)2.4 s2.8 s
Top speed431 km/h350 km/h
Variants42
Body styleMid-engine quad-turbo W16 hypercarMid-engine V8 PHEV hypercar
GenerationType 04P1
Production2005 – 20152013 – 2015
Length4,462 mm4,588 mm
Width1,998 mm1,946 mm
Height1,204 mm1,188 mm
Wheelbase2,710 mm2,670 mm

Bugatti Veyron vs McLaren P1: common questions

Is the Bugatti Veyron or McLaren P1 faster?
The Bugatti Veyron is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 2.3s versus the McLaren P1's 2.7s (0-100 km/h in 2.4s vs 2.8s).
Which has more horsepower, the Bugatti Veyron or the McLaren P1?
The Bugatti Veyron makes more power: 1,200 hp (895 kW) versus 903 hp (673 kW) for the McLaren P1.
Is the Bugatti Veyron or McLaren P1 faster on top speed?
The Bugatti Veyron has the higher top speed at 268 mph (431 km/h), versus 217 mph (350 km/h) for the McLaren P1.
What is the main difference between the Bugatti Veyron and the McLaren P1?
The Bugatti Veyron is a mid-engine quad-turbo w16 hypercar, while the McLaren P1 is a mid-engine v8 phev hypercar. That difference in body style drives most of the others.