MT Hotlap the P1 and the 918 Together at MRLS

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03/10/2015 at 09:23 • Filed to: Track Test, 918, P1

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I won't spoil the victor, but I will say I was pleased by the result.

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Check out Pobst's lap times and the backstory to how the test got together over at !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . It's a three page article, so be sure to click through at the bottom.

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I am really looking forward to the video coverage!


DISCUSSION (9)


Kinja'd!!! JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > computiNATEor
03/10/2015 at 09:39

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I love their comparison graph... (spoilers) Give me the P1, I still like it better ;)


Kinja'd!!! djmt1 > computiNATEor
03/10/2015 at 09:44

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Man, good old traction is so underrated. Having aerodynamics that allow over 2g cornering is great and all but very few tracks have 2g corners.


Kinja'd!!! themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > computiNATEor
03/10/2015 at 09:45

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I love how the company that just dropped a car from their fleet off for some laps was surprised they were quicker. They genuinely provided MT with their hyperultramegacar, sent a dude or two to kick the tires, and went "Eh......we're probably slower.......whatevs" and then go and bash the other's face in.


Kinja'd!!! davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > computiNATEor
03/10/2015 at 10:01

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Jennifer =)


Kinja'd!!! computiNATEor > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t
03/10/2015 at 10:44

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I'd take the 918 because of the more advanced powertrain, though the P1 will likely be worth far more in 20 years' time because of its relative scarcity.


Kinja'd!!! computiNATEor > djmt1
03/10/2015 at 10:45

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True, at a big track like COTA, the roles would probably reverse dramatically.


Kinja'd!!! djmt1 > computiNATEor
03/10/2015 at 10:58

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Yeah, Top Gear Mag did a comparison in Italy (can't remember the track) where the P1 was 4 seconds faster since on the long bend it pulled 2.2 G in comparison to the 918's 1.8 G.


Kinja'd!!! Koenigseggisseggggnignigsegggg > computiNATEor
03/10/2015 at 11:32

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No video Motor Trend?

So lets get two batshit crazy cars and an amazing circuit then avoid taking a single video of the entire experience because lets be honest who would want to see or hear that.


Kinja'd!!! computiNATEor > Koenigseggisseggggnignigsegggg
03/10/2015 at 11:39

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Did you read the article? Video takes time to edit.