McLaren P1 vs Pagani Huayra

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

McLaren P1McLaren P1
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Pagani HuayraPagani Huayra
SpecMcLaren P1Pagani Huayra
Horsepower (max)903 hp900 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)2.8 s2.7 s
Top speed350 km/h383 km/h
Variants27
Body styleMid-engine V8 PHEV hypercarMid-engine V12
GenerationP1C9
Production2013 – 20152011 – present
Length4,588 mm4,605 mm
Width1,946 mm2,036 mm
Height1,188 mm1,169 mm
Wheelbase2,670 mm2,795 mm

McLaren P1 vs Pagani Huayra: common questions

Is the McLaren P1 or Pagani Huayra faster?
The Pagani Huayra is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 2.6s versus the McLaren P1's 2.7s (0-100 km/h in 2.7s vs 2.8s).
Which has more horsepower, the McLaren P1 or the Pagani Huayra?
The McLaren P1 makes more power: 903 hp (673 kW) versus 900 hp (671 kW) for the Pagani Huayra.
Is the McLaren P1 or Pagani Huayra faster on top speed?
The Pagani Huayra has the higher top speed at 238 mph (383 km/h), versus 217 mph (350 km/h) for the McLaren P1.
What is the main difference between the McLaren P1 and the Pagani Huayra?
The McLaren P1 is a mid-engine v8 phev hypercar, while the Pagani Huayra is a mid-engine v12. That difference in body style drives most of the others.