McLaren Artura vs Porsche 959

How does the McLaren Artura stack up against the Porsche 959? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

McLaren ArturaMcLaren Artura
vs
Porsche 959Porsche 959
SpecMcLaren ArturaPorsche 959
Horsepower (max)700 hp508 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)3.0 s3.7 s
Top speed330 km/h339 km/h
Variants22
Body styleMid-engine V6 PHEVCoupé
GenerationMCL-Artura959
Production2022 – present1986 – 1993
Length4,539 mm4,260 mm
Width1,976 mm1,840 mm
Height1,193 mm1,280 mm
Wheelbase2,640 mm2,272 mm

McLaren Artura vs Porsche 959: common questions

Is the McLaren Artura or Porsche 959 faster?
The McLaren Artura is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 2.9s versus the Porsche 959's 3.5s (0-100 km/h in 3s vs 3.7s).
Which has more horsepower, the McLaren Artura or the Porsche 959?
The McLaren Artura makes more power: 700 hp (522 kW) versus 508 hp (379 kW) for the Porsche 959.
Is the McLaren Artura or Porsche 959 faster on top speed?
The Porsche 959 has the higher top speed at 211 mph (339 km/h), versus 205 mph (330 km/h) for the McLaren Artura.
What is the main difference between the McLaren Artura and the Porsche 959?
The McLaren Artura is a mid-engine v6 phev, while the Porsche 959 is a coupé. That difference in body style drives most of the others.
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