McLaren W1
4.0 V8
928 hp3988 ccHybridRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2025-present
Car comparison
McLaren W1 4.0 V8vsLotus Theory 1 70 kWh
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Lotus Theory 1
70 kWh
1000 hpElectricAWDAutomaticCoupe2024-present
Comparison overview
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Best choices
McLaren W1 4.0 V8
- Fastest top speed365 km/h227 mph Unrestricted350 km/h217 mph Restricted
- Lightest1,399 kg3,084 lb
- Best power-to-weight663 hp/t495 kW/t1.5 kg/hp
- Best performance score96/100
- Best economy score0/100
Lotus Theory 1 70 kWh
- Quickest 0-100 km/h2.5 s
- Most powerful1,000 hp746 kW
- Best overall score76/100
- Best practicality score38/100
Specification comparison
| Model | McLarenW14.0 V8 | LotusTheory 170 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 928hp692kW | 1,000hp746kW |
| Torque | 900Nm664lb-ft | - |
| Curb weight | 1,399kg3,084lb | 1,600kg3,527lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 365 km/h227 mph Restricted 350 km/h217 mph Calculated | Unrestricted 335 km/h208 mph Restricted 320 km/h199 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 25.5s99% target: 361 km/h / 225 mph Calculated | 31.6s99% target: 332 km/h / 206 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 2.7s | 2.5s |
| 0-200 km/h | 5.8s | 6.4s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 2.6s Calculated | 2.4s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 9.3s Calculated | 9.5s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 663hp/t495kW/t301hp/1000 lb Calculated | 625hp/t466kW/t283hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 643Nm/t430lb-ft/ton Calculated | - |
| Displacement | 3,988cc243cu in | - |
| Length | 4,635mm182in | 4,490mm177in |
| Width | 2,074mm82in | 2,000mm79in |
| Height | 1,182mm47in | 1,140mm45in |
| Wheelbase | 2,680mm106in | 2,650mm104in |
| Front track | 1,676mm66in | 1,720mm68in |
| Rear track | 1,624mm64in | 1,700mm67in |
| Trunk volume | 87L | - |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel tank | 62L | - |
Performance charts
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Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | McLarenW14.0 V8 | LotusTheory 170 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 2.6 s | 2.4 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 2.7 s | 2.5 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 5.8 s | 6.4 s |
0-200 mph 0-322 km/h | 13.3 s | 22.3 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 365 km/h227 mph Restricted 350 km/h217 mph Limited | Unrestricted 335 km/h208 mph Restricted 320 km/h199 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 1.9 s | 1.7 s |
330 ft 101 m | 4.5 s | 4.3 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 6.4 s | 6.3 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 8.0 s | 8.1 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 9.3 s | 9.5 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 274 km/h 171 mph | 250 km/h 155 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| McLarenW14.0 V8 | 928 hp 692 kW |
| LotusTheory 170 kWh | 1,000 hp 746 kW |
Lotus Theory 1 70 kWh has 72 hp more than McLaren W1 4.0 V8.
The biggest power difference is between McLaren W1 4.0 V8 and Lotus Theory 1 70 kWh: 72 hp (54 kW).
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| McLarenW14.0 V8 | 1,399 kg 3,084 lb |
| LotusTheory 170 kWh | 1,600 kg 3,527 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| McLarenW14.0 V8 | Unrestricted 365 km/h227 mph Restricted 350 km/h217 mph |
| LotusTheory 170 kWh | Unrestricted 335 km/h208 mph Restricted 320 km/h199 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| McLarenW14.0 V8 | 2.7 s |
| LotusTheory 170 kWh | 2.5 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Theory 1 70 kWh and McLaren W1 4.0 V8: 0.2 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| McLarenW14.0 V8 | 663 hp/t 495 kW/t 1.5 kg/hp |
| LotusTheory 170 kWh | 625 hp/t 466 kW/t 1.6 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| McLarenW14.0 V8 | 928 hp 692 kW | 2.7 s | Unrestricted 365 km/h227 mph Restricted 350 km/h217 mph |
| LotusTheory 170 kWh | 1,000 hp 746 kW | 2.5 s | Unrestricted 335 km/h208 mph Restricted 320 km/h199 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| McLarenW14.0 V8 |
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| LotusTheory 170 kWh |
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | McLarenW14.0 V8 | LotusTheory 170 kWh | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 928 hp 692 kW | 1,000 hp 746 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 900 Nm 664 lb-ft | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 2.7 s | 2.5 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 365 km/h227 mph Restricted 350 km/h217 mph | Unrestricted 335 km/h208 mph Restricted 320 km/h199 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,399 kg 3,084 lb | 1,600 kg 3,527 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Practicality |
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| Trunk score | 87 L 3.1 cu ft | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 663 hp/t 495 kW/t 1.5 kg/hp | 625 hp/t 466 kW/t 1.6 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Head-to-head comparisons
McLaren W1 4.0 V8
- Is 201 kg lighter
- Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
- Has 38 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
Lotus Theory 1 70 kWh
- Has 72 hp more
- Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Most powerful
Cons
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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