P1 vs Senna vs Elva vs Artura: McLaren Showdown!

60 years on from McLaren’s first road car, Rory gets behind the wheel of the company’s most legendary machines including the F1, P1, Senna and Elva to see how the company reinvented the world of supercars, before comparing them to its latest effort, the Artura.
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[@AutoTraderTV]

P1, Senna, Elva or Artura. Which are you taking home? ⬇

[@tikkyBee]

P1 & 765LT 😉

[@nathanb2100]

To be honest, I would take all of them 😃😅

[@ATBN99]

720s all day

[@ankitkorula5754]

What about 765 LT

[@roryhall5155]

P1!

[@reset1101]

One of the best car videos Ive watched on youtube in a very long time. Congrats to Rory and the team for this fantastic time!

[@alancobbin]

Absolutely,you beat me to it👍😉💪🇬🇧

[@danpatrick745]

Yeah completely agree, emotive, captive film work and Rory at his best.

[@andrewisaac4708]

Same here, I thought I was the only one until I saw your comment..✌️

[@Modenut]

The P1 is easily one of the most gorgeous cars ever made. Such a beauty.

[@konrad6995]

The tail lights are insane

[@-Ehrenbruder-Sam-]

Definitely! It still is one of my favorite Hypercars!

[@maddulei1721]

True! It's 10 Years old and looks like It's coming from the Future💪🏻

[@jaco5five6six]

Senna looks better

[@alexbelmonte4581]

It looks even better in person. It’s actually hard to look away from. The Senna is similar in that way, despite not being beautiful.

[@duncanbleak3819]

Absolutely magnificent. The driving, the production, the commentary and, oh yeah, the cars also. Well done Rory, and the whole team!

[@flaminggodofthunder9212]

This is a cinematic masterpiece, the production level is outrageous

[@AlwinCrasto]

This was incredible. I had goosebumps for the introduction of every car and I left with an admiration and respect for the company that I didn't have before. Rory was a tour de force as always.

[@marvinsamuels1237]

Top Gear’s loss is AutoTrader’s gain. Rory, your storytelling goes from strength to strength!! Nice work 👌🏾

[@devanman7920]

I dunno why they just didn't let Rory and Chris do they're thing at top gear.

[@marvinsamuels1237]

@@devanman7920 the BBC pandered to those that wanted an entertainment show that included cars rather than a car show with a little entertainment.

[@markdance574]

It’s so tragic that Bruce McLaren was taken from us all those years ago . Most people recognise the Brand yet know very little about the man who was undoubtedly one of THE GOATS of the race car driving race car building world . As much as I love KZbin - Car shows like Top Gear and the Grand Tour are sorely missed . Thank god we still have mr Reed and the others

[@painkiller93]

Brother ! Also watch 'Hagerty Media' most uploads with Jason Cammisa will give you the same vibes as Top gear and The Grand Tour but in truth there will be no treo ever greater than Jeremy, Hammond and James. Also... For Car History and documentaries, watch 'The Squid'

[@Soltitude_Altitude]

McLaren has been favourites of every car enthusiasts. They don’t follow the books and they are always significantly different from all other supercar companies. I have always loved this heritage called McLaren.

[@dennisimmanuel8674]

Rory has taken over from Harris... he's the best reviewer out.

[@ZayFlxx]

Absolutely 10/10 reviewer

[@Car10121-s]

In your humble opinion of course.

[@_Atomic_impact]

No, just No. Rory is great but harris is next level. The energy, The passion, The technical knowledge.

[@cj41079]

Rory is good, but what about Henry or Steve or Jethro?

[@AlexPeka]

Chris is unrivaled for reviewing cars, as per other comments, technical know-how, passion, no fat to the narration. Rory I would say relates to a greater portion of the population with his creative narration. Both fantastic in their own way

[@JonathanEzor]

I love these documentary videos. I also love that, since McLaren uses the same airfield that TopGear did, Rory is driving that same old track with its named corners (e.g. "Into Chicago.") On that note, RIP Michael Gambon.

[@Dr._Rizk]

I don’t know about you but for me, there is always one special video that defines a youtube channel, and I believe that this is Autotrader’s one. What a masterpiece. Bravo to the whole team 👏❤️

[@devanman7920]

I agree. This was fantastic

[@jamesgulland]

I think Rory’s expression when driving the P1 says it all. What a car

[@WarriorsPhoto]

All beautiful cars. I like that McLaren is still making sports cars. That alone is admirable. Since many other brands have given up on this formula.

[@andrephoenix5212]

I've always been a Lamborghini man. Ferrari never really did it for me. After watching Rory do this excellent review of the best of British , Mclaren now have my attention. One last tango in a roaring petrol hypercar before these cars go silent electric. Mclaren may i have this dance last dance?

[@blazzz13]

Great film by Rory! I'm surprised the Speedtail wasn't featured here. For me it's Mclaren's greatest masterpiece yet.

[@jamessheehy4895]

It has to be the greatest car ever the F1 it appreciates at 1 million a year for 20 years and has gold in its engine bay. Unique driving set up and 6.1 naturally aspirated manual wow!!’ 😅❤

[@14Unow]

So much road car heritage in such a few years with new models than previous ones. Great Britain at it's best.

[@devanman7920]

Brits should really get behind McLaren more. It's out there creating some of the most amazing cars ever

[@atlegangletsoge6165]

My favorite supercar brand no question. But i feel like the speedtail is slept on since it too is great. I believe it had to be here too. But great video as always, keep it up

[@sydwellsithole4433]

There can be no conversation of the ultimate series without the Speedtail

[@faldocool1996]

The senna has definitely grown on me

[@devanman7920]

I honestly think it's so cool. It's just brutal enough that it looks like an absolute weapon.

[@osiseri2370]

I have always loved the senna over the p1 I just love it’s beauty and I can imagine driving it on a race track

[@dermo7916]

Cracking content Rory they have made some incredible cars and that’s without mentioning the 765/675/600 LTs! That yellow P1 with silver wheels is lottery win material …just gorgeous

[@Hassanw9]

The McLaren p1 is one of the most beautiful cars ever built… ultimate dream car

[@richboy900]

I always wondered why McLaren didn't put the senna around the ring. At the time, surely it would have been one of the quickest road cars around there

[@DexxonGamer77]

If you put the senna today on the ring it would take the record. Im sure of it. If you look at the laptime on the racetrack eboladrome, the grand tours track its laptime is 1:12.9. In comparison the non street legal Vulcan got 1:15.5, the Huracan Performante which has a 6:52 second laptime on the ring got a 1:16.8 on the eboladrome. A 4 second difference on such a short track is insane.

[@kgapanemohale3557]

The O'jays sung it, I am gonna repeat it, and Rory has done it; "Give the people what they want!" What an enjoyable video!

[@michaelrainerii3547]

Great video for McLaren. I hope the brand continues. The F1 was my childhood dream car and I still have the little diecast from all those years ago lol.

[@thawk2563]

This was the best car review i have seen in years. It inspired so many memories of old top gear hearing Chicago being mentioned, sideways supercars and a great narrative. Rory and the AT team are really talented and this has taken a lot of time and effort to make. Full credit to you all.

[@thenyathuita5467]

Seeing the Rory tear down the track with the P1 was beautiful, reminds me of Clarkson's review when when he nicknamed it "THE WIDOWMAKER"

[@dusandestanovic5884]

Undoubtedly the best channel on You Tube needs to use hashtags.

[@auto__mobiletendency3823]

"Editing is ultimately next level".

[@roryhall5155]

Nice one Rory!👊🏿

[@JerryCarterJr-kg7hq]

I’ve had my Artura for a month now and very happy with it. It is very quick

[@1306anand]

I felt like I was in a movie... What a production man 😍😎 you took me on a journey ❤️ I could feel your excitement as you drove each and every one of them... This is a masterpiece. Amazing work and kudos to the whole team... I can only imagine how much effort has gone into making this video. Audio video, story telling, editing, music, sound engineering... Everything was perfect ❤️👌 thanks for making these videos 😍👍😊

[@alexngandu]

"Got more wings than your local KFC" 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😂

[@GiovanniiRosa]

Another masterpiece from the AT team. Another captivating performance by the one and only Rory Reed. Thank you very much indeed ❤

[@costafilh0]

F1, SLR, Senna, Elva, 750S Spider My PERFECT McLaren collection!

[@smithschannel89]

The way Rory smiles whilst doing this... you can tell he really loves what he does. I love you man. I appreciate your work. Thanks for being such an inspiration even from the Rolls Royce poem in your TopGear days. 😊

[@Bmontepeque11]

This is glorious! I really like McLaren (And even loved them for a brief moment) But they started loosing me with the many special editions, however, their mechanical excelence is undeniable! ❤️❤️

[@WurldReel]

This is how you make a car review ❤ thumbs up Rory and the team!

[@Yoso_Elements]

This is by far the best insert…Rory nailed it! We need more of such concepts…maybe Porsche or Aston Martin next…🔥🔥🔥

[@tj_enju]

I like the P1 a lot and im always worried that its not as great as I think it is... so im always glad when it gets nice things said about it...

[@austensmith3330]

You’ll never have one anyways lol

[@doormat123]

@@austensmith3330 you don't need to remind us lol

[@tj_enju]

😂

[@danielayodele7350]

Rory, Rory Hallelujah! x3 McLaren's driving on, on, on! Great scores, great cinematography and even greater auto journalism from arguably the Best Black Auto Journalist on the Planet. The Gordon Murray classic still remains the F40 of its generation, but the P1 is a modern interpretation of that. The one I'll drive? The GT.

[@GadgetsBoy]

The P1 is just something else … great movie as always

[@capm_alive]

This is just topping out with the quality content 🔥 Absolutely magnificent. Hard to breach this bar i say, but rory ll beat it.

[@gumpy4960]

It’s good to see the p1 is a light colour where you can actually see the lovely lines it has.

[@DroneStrike1776]

You can argue all you want, the TGT trio, Jason Camissa, and Rory is hands down the best in the business when it comes to cars. I'm still waiting for the Jason and Rory collaboration. We've seen Rory in a cameo with Throttle House recently, but we need a full episode crossover with them too. Well done AutoTrader. You had about 150,000 subs when I first found out Rory was on this channel, now you're almost at a million.

[@ahmadthebest2266]

Agreed.

[@dawgwhereuat]

one of the best storytelling and storyteller ive ever heard in a car review. loved this!!❤

[@SleemLDJ]

Oh my God! The production on this is nuts. Had me smiling all through. 🎉👏🏾👏🏾

[@DayumSonny]

As much as I'd like to say I love the P1's futuristic design, I can't help but love the timeless design of the F1.

[@ozemsadventureofrandomstuf252]

This is astounding Rory and team! Wow I’m amazed at the quality of these videos😮

[@davidhart9376]

Another quality car video from Rory and the team.. Great filming , great driving and a great story about one of the great creators and builders of Super cars

[@jamessheehy4895]

Everything you do rory is epic like having carfecion still about mate such class reviews like a tv show

[@HlumeloNdoni]

Wait a minute.. When did auto trader become the new Top Gear 💯🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@alastairblair]

With certain TV shows refusing to give the public what they want and others falling into farce this is the content we have been looking for, thank you Rory.

[@nikolaszikakis1046]

Corrado door mirrors on the F1 is what made it iconic 😂

[@schrodingerscat1863]

Refreshing to see a head to head that isn't just a mindless drag race. This is a great video, a proper examination of the relative merits of each car.

[@Jimmy-py1kf]

WOW! that was amazing. Keep them coming!

[@jonezy1027187]

seeing beautiful supercars sideways is a dream and id love to drive them on day in life but its amazing to see them do what they was designed for being the drive vs collectors items

[@ridewithkavirtrinidadtobag7968]

Strange no mention of the 12C which in my opinion played a significant role in McLaren's development. Outstanding video non the less. Great job Rory

[@venomancer711]

Also got to love Rory a true petrolhead 2 wheels or 4 wheels he appreciates them all and such a unique presentation style that's so pleasing to watch

[@anthonybrand6137]

Thank you Rory & the rest of the team......another high quality video that holds your attention from start to finish. OUTSTANDING!👍👍

[@alechasani8316]

you just can't believe how many times I searched for Senna vs p1 and this was something I really needed

[@dnice362]

Have to take the P1, second the 765 lt and I don’t care about the rest

[@philipthulani3234]

That's me😁

[@martinapauline4625]

No mclaren f1 is number one , p1 two , 765lt third. Worst is the mclaren gt

[@aliyukabir7201]

When it comes to production, presentation, and documentary,nobody comes close to the Brits.They do it differently.its always thrilling to watch.

[@markmwala2886]

One of the best KZbin mini car docs I've ever watched, 9/11, would get a personal 11/11 from me if they had capped rhis brilliant piece with a half mile drag race at the end and the Speedtail should have been in this, it's another unique car of the ultimate series.🔥

[@BRX4479]

This is some great review Rory

[@wengy78]

Pretty awkward panel lines around the rear intake haunch at 1:25. I say this Mclaren looks cheaper, because it is "cheaper"

[@guillaume_Chr]

Love the dual camera setting when Rory drive 👍

[@mbulelodube1655]

I must say this is the best automotive video I have ever watched. 😊

[@davidmcdermott3415]

The Senna is the ultimate car. The F40 will always be a first love, but the Senna is everything.

[@davidmcdermott3415]

@@earthtoimani and? It's not always about "fastest".

[@LateNightDateNight]

The Senna feels lifeless after you drive a P1, trust me.

[@SM2005_]

@11:30 can we all just appreciate the beautiful location to do this shoot. Like there is a 747-400 just quietly parked way in the background. Two engineering marvels.

[@phantom213]

Senna is the most badass car ever. I love it.

[@cmmb8521]

There is an American reviewer called Tavarish. He bought and is restoring a flooded P1. Getting to see all the intricate parts is an eye opener, & shows how advanced the P1 was even for its time.

[@alancobbin]

Superb,Nice One Rory 👍😉💪

[@toobasaurus23]

Incredible video. Shout out to everyone how made it happen for us! Love the Artura.

[@vika0194]

P1 is great. Then they went downhill. 765LT is nice too.

[@nayanhazra4356]

One of the very few things for which I smiled today

[@Jack-city]

From the comments section u could tell this will be great content and it did not disappoint from start to end.

[@chevvakulasrikanth9260]

What about the Speedtail? Where is that? Where does that fit?

[@hughstultz7849]

This is a very good, thoughtful, comparative review.

[@davidthompson7851]

Beautiful Beautiful review. One of the best ive seen in a long time. Cant wait for more!

[@OO7JAMS]

Future legendary video in the making 👏 The P1 has the Vicious Power , Mesmerising Engine Symphony & Striking Beauty that leaves your jaw on the floor ❤ Mclarens perfect Hybrid, Mona Lisa & Hulk combined ❤

[@adrianwaterman133]

Wow Rory skills on track looking goooood

[@dylanLCMusic]

I wouldn’t be mad if this was the replacement of top gear- incredible work 👏🏽

[@tiagobatel]

One of the best videos I have ever seen son far . I end up hoping that the video never ended . Congratulations, very very good

[@Rebourn135]

I've had the privilege to own several supercars, including a 650S Spider. As a big McLaren fan and likely to be 720S owner soon, Artura is a great car, but relative to any other McLaren other than the GT, it ain't it, chief. Drove 2 Arturas now, after a dealer was convinced I needed to give it another try after my sour grapes from the first one. Mind unchanged. The sound isn't there, the emotion isn't there. It feels numb. Quick, precise, and pretty but numb. Slightly more engaging than a 911 turbo with PDK, but only because it's more playful, I will never pay anything close to that price for a v6. Same goes to the Ferrari 296 and Maserati MC12. The performance numbers and looks do NOT make up for it, in comparison to other supercars. The v6 is the line for me where I'd just not get a supercar and pick up the almost-supercar C8 Corvette for 1/3 the price.

[@mtlsi]

Thank you, astonishing video that I really enjoyed.

[@candyartstv]

One of the best car reviews I’ve ever watched, if not the best! 👏🏿👏🏿

[@phillipbattle6988]

Man..your demonstration of the cars performance made me feel as though I was driving. Thank you. 😎

[@tyranic1]

There was a time when Top Gear would produce great work like this, Congrats to Rory and the team, this was epic. The scripting and videography is on point with this channel, when i want to watch a car review this is where i come.

[@julianadams2206]

Brilliant video Rory and Autotrder. So lovely to see many of the special cars all together.

[@RebuildRebuild]

beautiful cars 😍

[@david7472]

Totally agree Rory is the best reviewer out there.

[@Guirrmo]

Rory is amazing presenter. Top 5 along with the original 3, plus Chris Harris. I could watch his videos all day.

[@tyburcjusz]

Wow, amazing eposode. I can truly say, Rory is one of the best presenters (can I say that not on "telly") :)

[@funkyhomosapien1]

Rory I think it is safe to say if I ever get a super car your getting a call to do a hot lap in it with me in the passenger seat 😅🫡😎

[@LuisSilva-xi7qq]

Your videos are something else!! thanks for this. I can't even explain my feelings.

[@M.W.Fitness1]

The style of this review reminds me of old top gear. It's got everything you could want 💪

[@anthonyhurt9847]

This is the best car video I have ever seen... Magnificent

[@rtsmith3921]

Amazing production values, music and terrific analysis. Rory this is a master class.

[@ifrazahmed1693]

Stunning video in every way. Rorys best review to date. 😊 What a benchmark he has now set!!!