VIDEO: Top Gear Tests The McLaren MP4-12C -- Can It Trump The Ferrari 458 Italia?

This is probably the biggest battle of 2011. That's because we have not one but TWO immense supercars coming from the paddocks of two highly respected automakers. Quite possibly the two biggest names in the business that have some serious racing history.

But like all things, only one can claim the throne.

Although one may argue that Top Gear is more of a circus than a factual program, and they'd be right, to some extent they do provide a benchmark for the industry. Plus, it is pretty funny you've got to admit.

Long story short, let's get to the video.


At Top Gear's famous power lap, the MP4 12C recorded an amazing time of just 1:16.2 minutes, which puts it in second place right behind the insane Ariel Atom V8 (1:15.1) and in front of some of the world’s fastest supercars such as the Bugatti Veyron S (1:16.8”), the Gumpert Apollo (1:17.1”) and most importantly, Ferrari’s rivaling 458 Italia (1:19.1”).