Hyper-Car Case Study

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Best in Case Hyper-Car Performance Two car manufactures, McLaren and Ferrari, have been rivals in pursuit of the recognition as the best car manufacturer since the beginning of Formula 1 racing. Currently, they are locked in battle over their newest hyper-cars. Keep in mind, Hyper-cars are the most powerful, expensive and street legal performance cars. McLaren created the P1 and Ferrari, the LaFerrari. Similarly, the P1 and LaFerrari are both classified as hyper-cars, use hybrid systems and cost upward of $1.25 million. While the LaFerrari and the McLaren P1 are both high-end, hyper cars, they differ in performance, hybrid efficiency and accessibility. Correspondingly, the LaFerrari and the McLaren P1 both utilize a hybrid system, however, the systems employed have significant efficiency differences. The LaFerrari cannot run solely on the electric system, but must be used in …show more content…

Although, performance is not the only attribute that is considered when purchasing a hyper-car. Since the cars are the most powerful, expensive and street legal performance cars, much of the buying decision is based on aesthetics and style. The typical buyer would never be able to utilize the full potential of the car, therefore, the buying decision is highly influences by the design of the car, including the external lines, the internal layout, materials used, and even the sound of the engine. Some are attracted to the flowing elegant lines of the McLaren and its technological sophistication, but other prefer the sharp, angular design and aggressive feel of the LaFerrari. In the same manner, the best in class hyper-car performance is also style driven and based on the desire for either more power or control; nonetheless, if you have a budget of 1.5 million dollars for a car, neither of these choices will

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