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The 2022 Porsche Panamera is a lavish vehicle packed with awesome power, impeccable handling and a style that is one of a kind. But what happens when it goes up against the 2022 McLaren Elva, an exotic hyper car with a price tag that exceeds $1 million?
Design & Style
The McLaren Elva is one of the most beautiful cars we’ve ever seen. It is a two seat convertible with sleek curves that bend and twist in amazing ways. As the vehicle moves, the surrounding air is directed above and over the car in a manner which protects passengers from surrounding elements. The frame is constructed with a carbon fiber that is light in weight yet incredibly strong. The Porsche Panamera is magnificent with an extended roofline and curvy exterior of its own. Buyers have the option of many different wheel selections, paints and body kits, which allows them to customize it as they see fit. Inside, the seats are bolstered and passengers get over 18 cubic feet worth of space for cargo.
Technology & Safety
The Porsche Panamera is outfitted with lots of standardized safety equipment, including multiple airbags, lane and cruise control, automated emergency brakes and night vision capability. It has a proprietary system called InnoDrive which uses radar based sensors to navigate the car which can operate autonomously for a short distance. Luxuries within its cabin include a Burmester sound system with twenty one speakers, powered seats, and climate control with smartphone compatibility.
Despite its incredibly high price tag, the McLaren Elva lacks any kind of driver assistance. It doesn’t have a lane keeping mechanism nor does it have emergency automated brakes. Inside, McLaren doesn’t even include a standardized stereo; buyers must purchase and install it separately. A tablet touch display in the center console controls various settings including climate control and sound.
Performance
The McLaren Elva is incredibly fast. It is equipped with a V8, 4 liter engine that can generate 804 horsepower with 590 pounds of torque, which is connected to a dual clutch, seven speed automatic transmission that enables it to blast from zero to sixty in fewer than 3 seconds. Those that purchase Porsche Panamera GTS will get a V8, dual turbo engine that can generate 620 horsepower that can accelerate from zero to sixty in just 2.9 seconds.
The Bottom Line
The McLaren Elva is proof that sometimes you get less than you pay for. Despite carrying a price tag that exceeds seven figures, it only seats two, doesn’t have driver assist or emergency automated brakes, doesn’t come with a stereo built-in and despite its higher horsepower the acceleration time is nearly tied with the Porsche Panamera, which carries five passengers while protecting them with standard features. Both cars can get from zero to sixty in less than three seconds; the difference is that with the Panamera you can also drive your kids to school, which makes it the winner.
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