In spring last year I rode to Llyn Tegid at Bala, pulled into the lake car park and there were over a dozen McLarens parked up, must have been an owner's club meet or similar. Quite a sight.
In terms of mid-range bike vs car acceleration, have you seen this? Quite a fun video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQ9FlON7EtU