McLaren P1 v Ferrari 296: DRAG RACE

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It's time for an almighty supercar showdown!

We've got Mat in the Ferrari 296 GTB, and he's taking on Mark in his McLaren P1! The question is, which of these hybrid heroes can snatch the chequered flag? Let's take a better take a look at the statistics.

Starting with the Ferrari, it's powered by a 3-litre twin-turbo V6 in addition to an electrical motor. These combine to produce 830hp and 740Nm, with this power being sent to the rear wheels through an 8-speed dual-clutch. It weighs 1,570 kg and expenses ₤ 241,550.

Then we come to the McLaren. It's loading a 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 in addition to an electric motor. The two of these combine for 916hp and 900Nm, with power sent out to the rear wheels via a 7-speed dual-clutch. It's the lighter of the two cars and trucks, at 1,490 kg, and this was bought recently for ₤ 1,200,000!

So the McLaren might have more power, but it's also the older of the 2 vehicles! Could the more recent Ferrari snatch the win? There's just one method to find out for sure … LET'S RACE!

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Thanks to everybody who helped establish this race:
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Comments

80 responses to “McLaren P1 v Ferrari 296: DRAG RACE”

  1. @carwow Avatar
    @carwow

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    1. @zimcarreviews8941 Avatar
      @zimcarreviews8941

      Next drag race, Cadillac V series R vs 911 turbo s vs Ferrari SF90

    2. @MrMadMatt Avatar
      @MrMadMatt

      Did he press the button?

    3. @arhceus7649 Avatar
      @arhceus7649

      No

    4. @VarunTomee-kr6nf Avatar
      @VarunTomee-kr6nf

      ​@@zimcarreviews8941next drag race f-80 vs corvette zr 1

    5. @jponz85 Avatar
      @jponz85

      Matt… you keep pressing the downshift paddle on the brake test and mark didnt. Thats cheating

  2. @themadakh3229 Avatar
    @themadakh3229

    3:13 Race starts

    1. @meepcheep314 Avatar
      @meepcheep314

      You saved my life and made my decade

    2. @kevinsenyeli4200 Avatar
      @kevinsenyeli4200

      Community service

    3. @Dumpylumpy90 Avatar
      @Dumpylumpy90

      Thanks 🎉

  3. @abdulrehmanharoon9881 Avatar
    @abdulrehmanharoon9881

    An entry level Ferrari keeping up with a hypercar from 12 years ago. The supercar game has definitely leveled up.

    1. @biscariot1074 Avatar
      @biscariot1074

      True. Recent supercars have gotten insanely fast but the 296 is definitely not an “entry” level Ferrari.

    2. @Soulfly85 Avatar
      @Soulfly85

      this take is stupid. its a 250k supercar in 2025..

    3. @redvivid Avatar
      @redvivid

      Don’t let the V6 fool you.

    4. @ThomasJacobz Avatar
      @ThomasJacobz

      @@redvivid , that V6 has already won three consecutive 24 Hours of Le Mans (2023, 2024, 2025).

    5. @HardyBlack42 Avatar
      @HardyBlack42

      @@biscariot1074Ferrari themselves thought it was “entry level” but its absolute not, it’s beaten even Ferrari supercars with more power n speed 😂

  4. @jozefjozefczyk3936 Avatar
    @jozefjozefczyk3936

    New 296gtb speciale will be insane.

    1. @No-Name360 Avatar
      @No-Name360

      I think time keeps going, everyone hated v6 when it came, now they are okay with it.

    2. @biafo4541 Avatar
      @biafo4541

      ​@@No-Name360not really ok with it, more accepting this is the way things are.

    3. @klay000 Avatar
      @klay000

      definitely it is 2-3 secs faster which is crazy

    4. @Sbinott0 Avatar
      @Sbinott0

      @@biafo4541sounds better than the turbo V8 honestlly, last very good sounding ferrari supercar was the 458 italia

    5. @patthonsirilim5739 Avatar
      @patthonsirilim5739

      @@No-Name360I don’t hate the 296 as much as other to be honest it sounds amazing much better then the 488 and f8 to be honest I think the 296 sounds way better then those 2 but still slightly behind the 430-458 on the sound aspect when it comes to looks I think the 488 takes the cake and sound wise 458 takes it but when it comes to the speed is a no brainer the 296 is way faster that all entry level Ferrari that comes before it so looks+sound+speed that’s what really sell Ferrari and I think the 296 hits it off the bat with all 3 aspect I think it ranks very well on all 3 aspect even against its predecessor.

  5. @ComradeBadman Avatar
    @ComradeBadman

    That Ferrari is near perfect, the P1 is a beauty too. What an amazing duo! Perfect way to start off your Saturday!

    1. @nkosicollier4984 Avatar
      @nkosicollier4984

      Epic!

    2. @tom69pl Avatar
      @tom69pl

      Enjoy your weekend bud!

    3. @N4CR Avatar
      @N4CR

      v6, hell no, give me the 458 any day. Also the rear end looks like a disease.

    4. @AlanFormula12022 Avatar
      @AlanFormula12022

      And also for Sunday.

    5. @daviddurham5802 Avatar
      @daviddurham5802

      ​@N4CR what matters if it is a v6 if it is fast and sounds good?

  6. @vinhphan946 Avatar
    @vinhphan946

    That P1 might give a Revuelto a run for it’s money

    1. @humayoonxpro Avatar
      @humayoonxpro

      Yea it might be interesting to put this against sf90 and revuelto in a rolling race

    2. @big-R Avatar
      @big-R

      Revuelto would lose the rolling race

    3. @Smzxe Avatar
      @Smzxe

      Put P1 in correct mode and see how it literally skywalks Revuelto
      McLaren P1 100-200 km/h 4.0 seconds flat
      Revuelto 4.6 seconds
      No chance
      Even McLaren 720s does 100-200 km/h in 4.3 seconds

    4. @srinitaaigaura Avatar
      @srinitaaigaura

      Well the P1 weighs 1000 lbs less than the revuelto

    5. @all-caps3927 Avatar
      @all-caps3927

      The revuelto is a brick. Awful performance for how expensive and heavy it is

  7. @AndileNcube-fs7sh Avatar
    @AndileNcube-fs7sh

    10:16 hearing him focus on the gear shifts in a p1 made my day coz ive seen a lot of drivers shortshifting by accident, which made it slow

    1. @HardyBlack42 Avatar
      @HardyBlack42

      He’s done that too until that last race where he was able to properly pull away from the 296

    2. @purwantiallan5089 Avatar
      @purwantiallan5089

      ​@@HardyBlack42also very rarely broken his car upon launching.😅

  8. @MikeDiscusses Avatar
    @MikeDiscusses

    The P1 is an icon but damn that 296 is crazy impressive. Probably the best overall supercar of today

    1. @eljollof Avatar
      @eljollof

      765LT bet free r

    2. @richjohn9356 Avatar
      @richjohn9356

      best driving on open roads, definitely

    3. @sniperyt445 Avatar
      @sniperyt445

      @@eljollof its fast but mclaren reliability is shite with the ferrari u get 10 year insurance + the name

    4. @hyper_mclaren Avatar
      @hyper_mclaren

      765lt is better. Almost the same in performance and it has a v8

    5. @LilMilan420 Avatar
      @LilMilan420

      @@sniperyt445 McLaren name > Ferrari

  9. @MyNameIsJeeeff Avatar
    @MyNameIsJeeeff

    Mark rags his £1.1m hyper car, and Matt never took his GT3RS to the track ….

    1. @hingholo8027 Avatar
      @hingholo8027

      cos he cant afford it thats why.

    2. @Gcyrusin Avatar
      @Gcyrusin

      He just bought it start the car then put in a garage and sell 😂a prius owner had more fun than that that’s so stupid to buy a fast track car and never even rev the car probably 😂

    3. @hingholo8027 Avatar
      @hingholo8027

      @@Gcyrusin also see how hard he was trying to beat the p1 was full downshifting when doing the brake test which he is always ragging sam about.🤣

    4. @JP-rz2pp Avatar
      @JP-rz2pp

      Really? And you know what Matt does on his free time?

    5. @TheShattan Avatar
      @TheShattan

      He knew thats not the Porsche he wanted, ever since he drove 911 S/T. Probably avoided track to maintain value. Thats the problem with GT3RS, its a bad daily.

  10. @justinsideher501 Avatar
    @justinsideher501

    @0:45 LOL THAT PLATE

    1. @nicalev Avatar
      @nicalev

      I know penis right

    2. @Amboss39 Avatar
      @Amboss39

      This happens if you are extremely rich and buy a hypercar but are too stingy to buy a reasonable license plate!

  11. @motlatsikhomari7254 Avatar
    @motlatsikhomari7254

    Over 10 years later the p1 still ricks havoc 💣

  12. @अमित6844 Avatar
    @अमित6844

    That 3.0L V6 is goated now🔥

    What a masterpiece of an engine ferrari has made.
    It even keeps up with segment above 1000hp revuelto.

    1. @srinitaaigaura Avatar
      @srinitaaigaura

      The V6 in the F80 is astounding. It boosts to 55 psi and makes 888 HP of power on its own.

    2. @lushbikes Avatar
      @lushbikes

      it wouldnt keep on up thee autobahn with a revuelto have you seen autotopNL doing 230mph in a revuelto? when its top speed is supposed to be 217mph

    3. @anders-h Avatar
      @anders-h

      @lushbikes Did he measure it with a GPS, because Lamborghini’s are famous for showing 10-15% off the actual speed at higher speeds.

    4. @tigernorm713 Avatar
      @tigernorm713

      And all the saps going on about their manly v8 hurr durr😂

    5. @leonardschluter7037 Avatar
      @leonardschluter7037

      @lushbikes 370 on the speedo in the Revuelto is 350 in real life

  13. @gijsbuitenhuis33 Avatar
    @gijsbuitenhuis33

    After a decade the P1 still competes with the best on looks and performance. Timelessly impressive.

    1. @Michael-kq3fb Avatar
      @Michael-kq3fb

      The P1 is a hypercar 😂

    2. @gijsbuitenhuis33 Avatar
      @gijsbuitenhuis33

      ​@@Michael-kq3fb correct, it demonstrates engineering development over time.👍

    3. @purwantiallan5089 Avatar
      @purwantiallan5089

      ​@@gijsbuitenhuis33i thought it classified under a Road Going LMP1 category.😅

    4. @technom3598 Avatar
      @technom3598

      With… An entry level Ferrari

    5. @joe125ful Avatar
      @joe125ful

      Lol want see 918 Spyder:)

  14. @Amelia.Ratliff Avatar
    @Amelia.Ratliff

    ‘The 296 is a jewel. I ‘loved it from the first time I saw it. It’s clean, simple lines, nothing over the top, and it’s bloody quick . ….

    1. @AlanFormula12022 Avatar
      @AlanFormula12022

      The car has an insane acceleration like Delta S4.

    2. @vindevhunta4905 Avatar
      @vindevhunta4905

      It’s a ugly car

    3. @purwantiallan5089 Avatar
      @purwantiallan5089

      ​@@vindevhunta4905why it was an ugly car?

    4. @mirane.630 Avatar
      @mirane.630

      @@vindevhunta4905what are you driving?

    5. @stripy1984 Avatar
      @stripy1984

      @@vindevhunta4905 less than bmw😂😂

  15. @Machines.In.Action Avatar
    @Machines.In.Action

    The integration of the electric motor with the twin-turbo engines in both the McLaren P1 and Ferrari 296 really showcases how hybrid tech can improve acceleration and torque delivery. Can’t believe how close those races were! ⚡

    1. @purwantiallan5089 Avatar
      @purwantiallan5089

      The 296 managed to win one of these drag races in fact.

  16. @tj_enju Avatar
    @tj_enju

    I get worried when they bring out the p1 cause its a favourite of mine and im worrid its going to get dissed. Im glad mr mark is talking about it that way @10:53…”the most exciting car in his collection”

  17. @onepunch7632 Avatar
    @onepunch7632

    Love how Matt is always yelling at Sam for downshifting in the braking tests but then Matt is over here slapping paddles when he races everyone else. 😂

    1. @kayahall7835 Avatar
      @kayahall7835

      And he doesnt know what hes doing either, luckily that ferrari has tech to stop people writing their engines off. Spamming the paddles that fast? If the car listened to every input itd have money shifted. Not just this car either. Other cars hes now started to do it on

  18. @noone-yc3lz Avatar
    @noone-yc3lz

    When matt uses the gear pedal its fine😂 but when sam uses its illegal😂

  19. @Jenniferx5x6h Avatar
    @Jenniferx5x6h

    Mark McCann 64 has one of the best channels on youtube, its top quality storytelling. ❤❤❤❤❤

    1. @Tomachine1 Avatar
      @Tomachine1

      Agree. He seems so down to earth.

  20. @Emilyx3n9x Avatar
    @Emilyx3n9x

    That 3.0L V6 is goated now❤❤❤

    What a masterpiece of an engine ferrari has made.
    It even keeps up with segment above 1000hp revuelto.🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

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