At the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, the 2020 McLaren GT had its first reveal before being fully revealed a few months later to the rest of the world. This sports car has a sleek and sculpted design, a luxurious interior, and impressive performance. Since the McLaren GT was revealed people have been wondering how it compares to other sports car models like the 2020 Audi R8. To answer the question of how these two sports cars compare, we are pitting the 2020 McLaren GT vs the 2020 Audi R8 in a comparison.
2020 McLaren GT |
Vs |
2020 Audi R8 |
$210,000 | Starting MSRP | $169,900 |
612 hp | Horsepower | 562 hp |
465 lb-ft | Torque | 406 lb-ft |
3.2 seconds | 0-60 miles per hour | 3.2 seconds |
Looking at the table above, it’s obvious that these two models are similar, but each have their own advantages. Besides the first row, our table focuses on the performance of both sports cars. We chose to do this because this is the most important aspect to look at when choosing a sports car. First, we covered horsepower with the McLaren GT coming out on top by producing 612 horsepower compared to the 562 horsepower of the Audi R8.
Next, we went on to the torque where the McLaren GT won yet again. The McLaren GT produces 465 lb-ft of torque, while the Audi R8 is not far behind with 406 lb-ft of torque. Finally, we have the time it takes to accelerate from 0-60 miles per hour. For this row, both sports cars provide top-notch speed with an acceleration time of 3.2 seconds.
We hope this comparison helps you see the differences and similarities between the McLaren GT and one of its competitors. If you would like to get behind the wheel of the 2020 McLaren GT, come on down to McLaren Chicago today. Don’t hesitate to call with any questions you may have about this model.