Jaypod

Wonder if the system can't read over a certain speed, seemed to come on and than go back off once the speed dropped

Mike in CA

McLaren were the ones who claimed the sub 7:00 Ring time for the car; seems like an embarrassing engineering snafu if their ERS can't last a full lap. As for the Ferrari, we'll see what kind of Ring numbers it actually posts, if and when it ever does. That aside, what I find amusing is when people say the 918 is "slow" and "not in the same league" when compared to the other two cars. That will be determined only by head to head match ups, and real world numbers, not hype. My $.02....

kosmo

i certainly hope the F is faster given the greater price.

doubleurx

Both are far more expensive, but neither have raw data yet, only claims. I don't doubt it is possible at all, but so far nothing solid. Ferrari is claiming a 6:35 ring time, but again, still just a claim.

Zucc

Given then fact that McLaren nor Ferrari will not post ring times and Ferrari forbids the use of performance measuring devices in their cars tells me all I need to know. Ya ya, the 918 is heaveir. Just like the heavier GTR has been kicking the crap out of super cars for years. They all have outrageous power. Traction and agility will be better on the 918. It will beat the P1 and the La Ferrari on the Nurburgring and most other tracks as well. IMO.

Bacura

It won't be long till GT board or shmee300 has them in a drag race.

1198r

amazing indeed but I would be pissed at the rev counter needle flicking like that!

kyrocks

Wow, all you Porsche die hards hate me for posting that.

Road and Track August 2014.

kyrocks

Page 64 to be exact.

kyrocks

But yes, more objective head to head road tests will be needed.

Mike in CA

I really think it's splitting hairs when you compare hyper cars like these, but hey, if the objective numbers, as opposed to a bunch of subjective blither-blather from R&T (and yes, I know it's Chris Harris) support the assertion that the 918 doesn't deserve to be mentioned in the same sentence with the other two, then so be it. Thing is, except for the Porsche, I haven't seen any of those numbers.....yet.

kosmo

I wonder how many of these cars will ever see a track?

Arth

we have 23 ordered 918's so far in the Dubai


to put that in perspective, we have 14 991 GT'3 in total.

some have taken delivery already

Jimmy-D

I would not be surprised if the 918 will out perform the Ferrari and P1. Porsche always post very good numbers but I still think the other two are better looking/more exotic

Mike in CA

I agree that the Porsche will acquit itself very well.

The Ferrari looks fantastic in pictures. In person, I was underwhelmed by the P1 and very impressed by the 918. The 918's styling is true to it's no nonsense, form follows function Teutonic heritage and the other cars are true to their marques as well. I have my preferences, but it's all very subjective.