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The 2022 McLaren GT resembles a fighter jet on wheels, and moves like one. Its exotic appearance, earthshattering acceleration and six digit price tag means few will ever see one up close, let alone drive it. But is it good enough to beat the 2022 Porsche Panamera, a masterfully engineered automobile with a stunning presentation, orbital speed and the auto industry’s most advanced technology?
Design & Style
The Porsche Panamera is proof that a super car can serve both as a family vehicle and track level performer. This is highlighted by the fact that it can seat four while still maintaining its incredible 0 to 60 acceleration, a feat few exotic car manufacturers can pull off.
The McLaren GT is a truly a pulse pounding vehicle. It has a sharp and elongated exterior with occasional curves here and there, and inside the cabin the two passengers will be pampered by fine leather upholstery and a premium audio system, among other things. It comes with one trim, and also has sensors which can detect light and rain with LED indicators that are sequential.
Technology & Safety
Like many super cars, the McLaren GT fails to offer driver assistance, which is unacceptable given its extremely high price tag. Buyers can forget about features such as frontal impact alerts, blind area monitoring, or adapted cruise control, unless they get the Panamera instead. All you will get with the McLaren GT is a standardized backup camera, carbon ceramic brakes and airbags. Its cabin luxuries consist of a twelve speaker audio system from Bowers & Wilkins, satellite radio from Sirius XM, and a panoramic sunroof with seven inch touch displays.
The Porsche Panamera comes with numerous driver assistance functions, like night vision, lane management, emergency automatic brakes, blind area monitoring and adapted cruise control. Its cabin luxuries include twelve inch touch displays, wifi, the choice of Apple CarPlay or Android Auto and climate control which covers four zones. Its seats are powered, covered in soft leather and ventilated.
Performance
Those that purchase the Porsche Panamera 4S E-Hybrid will get an engine which is capable of generating 552 horsepower with the ability to blaze from zero to sixty in only 3.6 seconds. The McLaren GT is powered by a V8, four liter engine that is dual turbocharged and capable of generating 612 horsepower with the ability to accelerate from zero to sixty in 3.1 seconds.
The Bottom Line
The slight edge that the McLaren GT has in horsepower and acceleration comes at the expense of no driver assistance, smaller touchscreens, and half the seating capacity of the Porsche. The Panamera also has superior fuel economy, at 18 mpg versus only 15 mpg for the McLaren GT, which makes Porsche the winner.
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Feel how it is like to drive a luxury car offering the total package like that of what the 2022 Porsche Panamera offers. You can drive this stellar car here with us at Manhattan Motorcars. We are located in New York, and we are servicing the needs of car buyers in the Tri-State area. Visit us today at our showroom or call us to book your Porsche Panamera test drive appointment in advance.