Earlier this month, Rivian announced its second-generation R1T pickup truck, ushering in a new age for the burgeoning EV company. The automaker claims everything from the computers, motors, and even the touchscreen is updated and revamped, with more components made in-house than ever before. Because the R1 series of vehicles constitutes Rivian’s flagship lineup, it makes sense, then, that the R1T has a lot riding on its generational refresh.

Along with the new software, hardware has been upgraded. An optional battery pack now offers up to an estimated 420 miles of range, 80 more than Tesla’s Cybertruck. In addition, the previous R1T needed 17 ECUs to function; now, it only needs seven.

Rivian also eliminated a whopping 1.6 miles of wiring from the R1s. As expected, the R1T is littered with 360-view cameras and AI prediction tech courtesy of Rivian’s Autonomy Platform, an all-new program seen on both the R1S and R1T. Pricing begins at $71,700 for the base, dual-motor version.

However, the R1T has a tire-shredding ace up its sleeve as well. Rivian offers a dual-, tri-, and quad-motor setup. If you were to select the quad-motor configuration, you’d be granted the use of 1,025 horsepower and an Earth-shattering 1,198 lb-ft of torque, making for a 0-60 MPH time of 2.5 seconds. With speed like that, it begs the question: is the R1T faster than some supercars? The following CarBuzz list aims to take a look at 10 supercars the R1T could beat in a 0-60 MPH sprint.

10 Lotus Emira: 0-60 MPH In 4.3 Seconds

Lotus has quite a rich history, from its past Formula 1 success to the more recent nameplates such as the Elise, Esprit, and Exige. Now, the Emira looks to take some of that spotlight. The Emira comes with two choices of powertrain: a supercharged 3.5-liter V6 and a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four. Our focus will be on the base-level Emira, powered by a Mercedes-AMG turbocharged four-cylinder.

Despite its small displacement, the 2.0-liter can still cut it with 360 horses, 317 lb-ft of torque, and a top speed of 180 MPH. The price isn’t bad, either, at just $99,000 for a small-production supercar. However, despite these power figures, its 0-60 MPH time comes in at 4.3 seconds, almost a full two seconds slower than the Rivian R1T.

9 Maserati GranCabrio Trofeo: 0-60 MPH In 3.6 Seconds

Maserati GranCabrio Trofeo Specs

Maserati’s penchant for pretty cars certainly hasn’t faded when it comes to the GranCabrio Trofeo. The GranCabrio itself is an offshoot of the Maserati GranTurismo, the company’s flagship Grand Tourer. The GranCabrio takes the GranTurismo, removes the roof, and creates what Maserati considers a unique touring experience. It doesn’t come without power, either, as the GranCabrio Trofeo is supplied with Maserati’s 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 producing 542 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque.

However, although the GranCabrio Trofeo has an impressive powertrain, it still can’t match the Rivian R1T’s blistering 2.5-second 0-60 MPH time, as the Maserati can only manage the feat in 3.6 seconds. We’ll have to wait and see how it compares to the 818 hp all-electric GranCabrio Folgore.

8 Aston Martin DB12: 0-60 MPH In 3.5 Seconds

A marque like Aston Martin needs no introduction, as they’ve been at the forefront of beautifully made supercars for decades. Recently, their DB-line of cars received a major overhaul, and one of the results of these changes is the new DB12. Despite its name, it actually doesn’t utilize a V12 any longer, as it’s now been replaced with a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8. While losing the V12 is a major blow to Aston fans everywhere, the V8 can still hold its own.

It seems that the 4.0-liter can propel the DB12 to supercar status, after all. The DB12 produces 671 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque from its new V8 and can reach a top speed of over 200 MPH. It’s also tighter and more vigorous than older DB models, making it a force to be reckoned with in the corners as well as the straights. However, its 3.5-second 0-60 MPH time gets beaten by the R1T’s 2.5-second time regardless.

7 Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate: 0-60 MPH In 3.2 Seconds

The DBS 770 Ultimate is the second Aston Martin on our list of cars, beaten by the Rivian R1T. It was supposed to be the final sendoff for Aston’s V12 engine, although Aston Martin themselves have confirmed yet another V12 will be coming in 2026. However, the DBS 770 Ultimate does mark the true, final DBS produced by the company. Aston will only produce 499 770 Ultimates, 300 coupes, and 199 convertibles, and all have already been sold.

The DBS 770’s 5.2-liter V12 is no slouch. Thanks to some clever tweaks, it can produce 759 horsepower and 664 lb-ft of torque, which can propel the DBS 770 Ultimate to 211 MPH, a staggering speed in a Grand Tourer. If you were lucky enough to have secured one of 499 examples, you’d be treated to the best Aston has to offer, but you’d still lose out to the Rivian R1T from 0-60 MPH, as the 770 Ultimate can only manage the feat in 3.2 seconds.

6 Ferrari Roma Spider: 0-60 MPH in 3.1 Seconds

The Ferrari Roma is a rather new nameplate for the iconic Italian supercar maker. The Roma Spider, in particular, is meant to be a direct replacement for the outgoing Ferrari Portofino. The Ferrari Roma comes in both a coupe and spider body style and boasts some impressive specs for a grand tourer. The venerable Ferrari 3.9-liter V8 within the Roma makes up for its lack of displacement by producing up to 612 horsepower and 561 lb-ft of torque and will get itself up to a top speed of 199 MPH.

Like all other supercars featured on this list, the Roma Spider comes up short in 0-60 MPH time compared to the R1T because it can only get to 60 MPH from a standstill in 3.1 seconds.

5 Porsche 911 GT3 RS: 0-60 MPH In 3.0 Seconds

Porsche’s hardcore GT3 RS model is one of the most formidable opponents on any track day. It holds a couple of lap records and manages all of this with just a naturally aspirated flat-six motor and some very clever engineering. The GT3 RS began its life back in 2003 as a hardcore version of the already-hardcore 911 GT3 and has been the favorite of Porsche racing enthusiasts since. Now, the GT3 RS has taken that heritage and capitalized on it expertly with one of the most race-ready and easy-to-drive chassis ever devised.

However, since this list isn’t about track day prowess, we must point out the obvious: the GT3 RS is slower than the R1T, at least to 60 MPH from a standstill. With its 518-horsepower flat-six engine and lightweight construction, the GT3 RS manages to get to 60 MPH in 3.0 seconds. As soon as these two cars get to a corner, the Porsche will humiliate the Rivian, and most of the supercars on this list.

4 Ferrari 812 GTS: 0-60 MPH In 2.8 Seconds

Ferrari makes its second appearance on our list with the 812 GTS. Since 2017, the GTS has taken over the F12berlinetta’s spot in their lineup and has had a serious penchant for power ever since. Today, the 2024 812 GTS boasts a power output of 789 horsepower and 530 lb-ft of torque from its massive 6.5-liter naturally-aspirated V12 engine. The 812 GTS also boasts passive rear-wheel steering and a near-50/50 weight distribution, despite that huge V12 sitting behind the front wheels.

Speaking of that huge V12 in the front, the 812 GTS marks the first time a convertible Ferrari has had the engine mounted at the front in 50 years. As you should expect, the 812 GTS is slower to 60 MPH than the Rivian R1T, with its 0-60 MPH time of 2.8 seconds.

3 McLaren 750S Spider: 0-60 MPH In 2.7 Seconds

McLaren’s 750S is the 720S’ replacement, having only been on the market since 2023. Essentially, the 750S is only a facelifted version of its predecessor, although it does receive a slight horsepower bump, bringing total power output up to 740 horses. Torque figures remain the same at 590 lb-ft. The 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 used in the 750S has the usual McLaren F1 know-how and is expertly engineered from the ground up.

Some say McLaren cars are too math-focused, but whatever they may be, they do make a powerful and well-balanced supercar. As for that 0-60 MPH time, though, it loses out to the Rivian R1T’s by two-tenths of a second.

2 Lamborghini Huracán Tecnica: 0-60 MPH In 2.6 Seconds

The Lamborghini Huracán Tecnica is one of the more hardcore Huracans, sitting just behind the track-hardened STO. It features the usual 5.2-liter V10 seen in all other Huracans, with this iteration producing 631 horsepower and 417 lb-ft of torque. The Huracan’s V10 is naturally-aspirated, meaning it does without any help from a turbocharger or supercharger. Even without the aid of forced induction, the Huracan Tecnica can reach a top speed of 202 MPH.

The Tecnica is meant to be a more road-going version of the STO, much like how the Porsche GT3 is the more road-friendly version of the GT3 RS. Its recorded 0-60 MPH times vary widely, but the most seen time recorded is 2.6 seconds, making it one-tenth of a second slower than our Rivian R1T. We’ll see how the electric pickup truck fares against the Huracan’s 900-hp plus successor.

1 McLaren Artura: 0-60 MPH in 2.6 Seconds

Insert written text here. Our final entrant on our CarBuzz list is the McLaren Artura, our second McLaren covered. This one, however, goes about its speed a bit differently. The Artura boasts a hybrid powertrain, which uses both an electric motor coupled with a 7.4-kWh battery pack and a 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 to produce 671 horsepower and 531 lb-ft of torque. It’s a surprising amount of power in a small package. However, McLaren is famous for making small displacement power plants make big power, and the Artura is no exception.

The Artura can reach a top speed of 205 MPH. Its 0-60 MPH time of 2.6 seconds is impressive too, but, as this list is titled, it is slower than the Rivian R1T’s 0-60 MPH time of 2.5 seconds. All of this means that you can, in fact, drive a pickup truck that’s faster than McLaren’s latest.