McLaren 570S vs Audi R8 vs Porsche 911 - pictures

The new McLaren 570S, Audi R8 V10 Plus and Porsche 911 Turbo S aim to be easy to live with supercars

The McLaren is the newcomer of the trio and boasts a 562bhp twin-turbo V8

The  Porsche 911 Turbo S offers up 572bhp from its traditional flat-six engine

The Audi offers the most power with a roaring 602bhp from it's V10

We took all three of to the Llandow circuit in South Wales to push them to the limit

Racelogic GPS timing gear was used to time each model over a 0.9-mile lap

The McLaren 570S is based on similar carbon fibre underpinnings to its stablemates

As the engine sits at the rear the bonnet opens to reveal additional storage space, not that you'd be buying this car for it's practicality credentials 

LED rear lamps are neatly integrated into the design of the 570S, wrapping around open mesh to aid engine cooling 

The LED headlights are designed to resemble the McLaren Speedmark 

Active Dynamics Panel allows you to adjust handling and powertrain settings on the fly

McLaren's digital instrument cluster can change configuration depending on the selected driving mode

Driver-focused interior has a low dash and huge windscreen giving a great view forward

Dihedral doors provide surprisingly easy access getting in and out of the 570S

At idle the 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 has a raucous sounding bark

The 570s completes the 0-62mph sprint in just 3.1 seconds

Handling is impressive and the McLaren copes with poor road surfaces well 

570s top speed comes in at 204mph

Grip in and out of corners is staggering

Seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox offers lightning fast shift times

Overall the 570S is arguably the best McLaren since the legendary F1

The latest generation R8 was launched last year and is tested here in V10 Plus form

Audi's Quattro four-wheel drive system provides outstanding grip in both wet and dry conditions

Carbon sideblades add to the visual appeal of the R8

Large air intakes dominate the rear of the R8

Alloys are 19-inch as standard, with 20-inch rims optional

Angular front grille reflects Audi’s new design language

Fixed carbon-fibre spoiler differentiates the R8 V10 Plus from lesser V10 model

R8 is fitted with a seven-speed dual clutch gearbox similar to the McLaren's

Interior features all the latest Audi technology including the firm's Virtual Cockpit system

R8 offers marginally less storage space than other cars on test here

V10 engine is the only naturally aspirated of our trio

0-62mph arrives in just 2.9 seconds

Top speed for the R8 comes in at 205mph

The steering feels light and super-sharp if a little lacking in feedback

Very few other cars can match the orchestral soundtrack of Audi's V10

The Porsche 911 was updated last year and is tested here in Turbo S form

The Turbo S retains brands traditional flat-six engine format

572bhp is on offer from the 3.8-litre unit fitted here

Active Aerodynamics rear wing deploys at speeds above 74mph to add extra grip

20-inch alloys wheels with wide tyres are fitted to the Turbo S

Traditionaly styled LED headlights make the car instantly recognisable as a Porsche

911 is the only car of the trio on test to offer rear passenger seats

Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control can be enabled to improve stability

Mid mounted engine allows for a roomy rear boot

911 Turbo S interior is smart and well laid out featuring the Porsche Communication Management infotainment system 

The Turbo S delivers 0-62mph in 2.9 seconds

Top speed comes in at 205mph

The car responds keenly to quick direction changes

911 chassis offers solid body control

Overall compared to the R8 and 570S the 911 Turbo S feels a little too ordinary