Performance Review: McLaren Elva 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo - [2020]

Figures & Specs Summary:

McLaren Elva Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the McLaren Elva 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo is the 7 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2020. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2021 McMurtry Speirling Goodwood and the 2021 Rimac Nevera 1888bhp Electric AWD.This particular McLaren Elva has a 3994cc Twin Turbo Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The Elva shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Elva's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1400 kgs (3086 lbs) this makes the McLaren Elva 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo in the same weight category as the 2022 Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica 5.2 V10 or the give or take 50kg.

The McLaren Elva shares the same bhp with the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid (814 bhp)

In terms of power the 3994cc 32V V8 engine produces 804 bhp (599 kW) @ 7800 rpm similar to the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid (814 bhp) or the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo (786 bhp).

The Twin Turbo V8 throws out 590 lb-ft (799.9 Nm) @ 5500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (568 lb-ft) or the 2023 McLaren 750S Spider 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (590 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the McLaren Elva you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2012 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse (594.9 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the McLaren Elva.

The McLaren Elva has a Power to weight ratio of 574.2 bhp per ton and 421.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2020 Elva competing with the 2012 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse (594.9 bhp per ton) or the 2017 Pagani Huayra Roadster 6.0 V12 (589.0 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the McLaren Elva generating around 421.4 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2023 McLaren 750S Spider 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (444.9 lb-ft per ton) or the 2018 Ferrari 488 Pista 3.9 V8 Turbo (443.7 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 2.70 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 2.8 secs, this made the McLaren Elva 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo as fast as the 2023 McLaren 750S 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (2.70 secs) the 2023 McLaren 750S Spider 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (2.70 secs) the 2022 Pagani Huayra Codalunga 6.0 V12 Twin-Turbo Long Tail (2.70 secs) the or the 2021 Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 6.5 V12 (2.70 secs). This McLaren Elva 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo is also faster than the 2022 Mercedes AMG One 1.6 V6 Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs) the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs) the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS Assetto 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs) the and the 2021 Ferrari 296 GTB Assetto 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Elva and the 2003 Porsche 911 GT3 996

When talking about the performance of the McLaren Elva on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 9.96 secs @ 137.4 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2003 Porsche 911 GT3 996 (9.91 secs), the 2004 Audi A6 RS6 Avant Plus 4.2L V8 Twin Turbo (9.91 secs), and the 1989 Dodge Viper 8.0L V10 (9.92 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2020 version of the McLaren Elva 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo has a maximum speed of 208mph.

Top Speed of the 2020 Elva equals the 2022 Mercedes AMG One 1.6 V6 Turbo Hybrid (219 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2020 McLaren Elva 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo then how about the 2022 Mercedes AMG One 1.6 V6 Turbo Hybrid (219 mph), the 2023 Pagani Utopia 6.0 V12 Twin Turbo (220 mph), or the 2011 Aston-Martin One77 7.3L V12 (220 mph).

Related Links:

2020 Elva Rivals List.

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