Here’s a video to settle all your supercar bar fights. Topaz Detailing organized a track day at Silverstone and brought four of the fastest and most desirable supercars, testing them back to back for lap times.
In order of appearance we see:
- Lamborghini SVJ
- Porsche 911 GT2 RS
- Ferrari 488 Pista
- McLaren Senna
Driving each one is McLaren’s own test driver, and Le Mans champion, Oliver James Webb.
We don’t often get to see flagship cars in a direct comparison test, because no manufacturer wants to show their top product beaten around the track. And while these results are unofficial, we get a pretty good idea of the performance of each vehicle.
Lamborghini SVJ
Best lap: 1:10:09
SVJ offers great grip mid-corner and while exiting under power. The rear steering helps the car turn and carry the speed through. However, the brakes are the limiting factor. Oli claimed they are already starting to fade on the second lap.
This is a brand new car with just 200 miles on the dash. It hasn’t gone through its break-in period, so we may excuse a few tenths of the second.
Porsche 911 GT2 RS
Best lap: 1:08:54
This GT2 RS has received tuning from Manthey Racing – an authoritative name in racing and partner of Porsche Racing since 2013. We can assume this sheds a couple of tenths from its lap time. However, Oli also claimed the 911 was the most difficult to drive, demanding his full physical and mental focus.
Ferrari 488 Pista
Best lap: 1:09:47
A very capable vehicle with a direct response to driver input. Unlike the SVJ, the 488 Pista showed zero brake fade, which resulted in faster lap time.
McLaren Senna
Best lap: 1:06:38
The Senna is the definitive track killer in the pack. We have to account for Oliver – being a McLaren test driver and working on the development of the vehicle. He’s well accustomed to the car, helping him score the fastest lap straight away.
That said, he’s a professional driver, who’s driven many cars on many tracks. Shedding 02:16 seconds from his own time with a tuned 911 GT2 RS is significant.
With all cars producing around 700 horsepower, we can attribute Senna’s dominance to its absurd downforce and braking capabilities, helping it transfer much more speed through the corners.