McLaren P1 vs SSC Tuatara

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

McLaren P1McLaren P1
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SSC TuataraSSC Tuatara
SpecMcLaren P1SSC Tuatara
Horsepower (max)903 hp2,200 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)2.8 s2.5 s
Top speed350 km/h532 km/h
Variants23
Body styleMid-engine V8 PHEV hypercarTop-speed hypercar
GenerationP1Tuatara
Production2013 – 20152020 – present
Length4,588 mm4,670 mm
Width1,946 mm1,989 mm
Height1,188 mm1,092 mm
Wheelbase2,670 mm2,670 mm

McLaren P1 vs SSC Tuatara: common questions

Is the McLaren P1 or SSC Tuatara faster?
The SSC Tuatara is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 2.4s versus the McLaren P1's 2.7s (0-100 km/h in 2.5s vs 2.8s).
Which has more horsepower, the McLaren P1 or the SSC Tuatara?
The SSC Tuatara makes more power: 2,200 hp (1641 kW) versus 903 hp (673 kW) for the McLaren P1.
Is the McLaren P1 or SSC Tuatara faster on top speed?
The SSC Tuatara has the higher top speed at 331 mph (532 km/h), versus 217 mph (350 km/h) for the McLaren P1.
What is the main difference between the McLaren P1 and the SSC Tuatara?
The McLaren P1 is a mid-engine v8 phev hypercar, while the SSC Tuatara is a top-speed hypercar. That difference in body style drives most of the others.