The short answer
Pick the Huracán for sound and drama. Pick the McLaren for pure speed and the doors. Or drive both on the Two-Car Experience.
The engines
The Huracán has a 5.2-litre V10 with no turbos. It’s loud all the time and gets louder the higher it revs. The McLaren has a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 making 710 hp. It’s quieter at low speed, then pulls with a force the Lamborghini can’t quite match.
How they drive
The Huracán is all-wheel drive and feels planted and friendly. The McLaren is rear-wheel drive and feels lighter and sharper. Both have automatic gearboxes and both are easier to drive than you’d expect.
The roof
The Huracán has a fabric roof that folds in about 17 seconds. The McLaren has a folding hard top that takes about 11.
The price
$199 for the Huracán, $229 for the McLaren.
Our take
If it’s your first supercar, most people love the Huracán. If you’ve driven fast cars before and want to be properly impressed, go for the McLaren.