McLaren 650S Spider Convertible (2015-2017)

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Product Overview

McLaren 650S Spider is a high-performance convertible sports car in production from 2015 to 2017. It was available with several tunes of the company's bi-turbo V8 engine that displaced 3.8 liters paired to a 7-speed DCT. The car is an evolution of the 12C Spider.
Like the 12C Spider, the 650S Spider uses a convertible hard top, which brings the best of both worlds. Unsurprisingly, the car is more powerful and its electronics have been upgraded to be more reliable.
Many consumers have found the car to bring an excellent blend of style, performance, and usability without the baggage of certain more ostentatious brands.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 91% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Arguably more enjoyable than the 650S coupe
  • Glorious 8500rpm redline
  • Great handling
Cons
  • Some QC issues

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Specifications

625C Spider650S Can-Am Spider650S Spider675LT Spider

Capacity

Engine Oil Capacity8.0 L / 8.5 qt
Fuel Capacity72.0 L / 19.0 gal
Passengers2

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discs
Brakes | RearVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discs
Power SteeringElectric Steering
Suspension | FrontDouble-wishbone
Suspension | RearDouble-wishbone
Tire Size235/35 R19, 305/30 R20235/35 R19, 305/30 R20235/35 R19, 305/30 R20
Turning Circle12.3 m / 40.3 ft

Construction

Body Style2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Size | Height1199 mm / 47.2 in1203 mm / 47.4 in
Size | Length4512 mm / 177.6 in4512 mm / 177.6 in4546 mm / 179.0 in
Size | Width2093 mm / 82.4 in (mirror unfolded)2093 mm / 82.4 in (mirror unfolded)2095 mm / 82.5 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front1656.0 mm / 65.2 in
Track Width | Rear1583.0 mm / 62.3 in
Weight1376.0 kg / 3033.6 lbs1468.0 kg / 3236.4 lbs1468.0 kg / 3236.4 lbs1368.0 kg / 3015.9 lbs
Wheel Size8.5J x 19, 11J x 208.5J x 19, 11J x 208.5J x 19, 11J x 20
Wheelbase2670 mm / 105.1 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h3.1 sec3.0 sec3.0 sec2.9 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph2.9 sec2.9 sec2.9 sec2.8 sec
Braking | 100 km/h - 030.7 m / 100.7 ft30.7 m / 100.7 ft30.4 m / 99.7 ft
Braking | 200 km/h - 0124.0 m / 406.7 ft124.0 m / 406.7 ft116.0 m / 380.5 ft
CO2 Emission275 g/km
Fuel Economy24.2 L/100km / 9.7 MPG (combined)11.7 L/100km / 20.1 MPG (combined) | 17.5 L/100km / 13.4 MPG (urban) | 8.5 L/100km / 27.7 MPG (highway)11.7 L/100km / 20.1 MPG (combined)11.7 L/100km / 20.1 MPG (combined) | 17.8 L/100km / 13.2 MPG (urban) | 8.2 L/100km / 28.7 MPG (highway)
Top Speed329.0 km/h / 204.4 mph329.0 km/h / 204.4 mph329.0 km/h / 204.4 mph326.0 km/h / 202.6 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutMid-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
EngineM838TM383TM838TM838T
Engine | Bore93.0 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Compression Ratio8.7:1
Engine | Displacement3.8 L / 231.8 cu-in / 3799.0 cc
Engine | Power625.0 hp / 466.1 kW @ 7250 rpm650.0 hp / 484.7 kW @ 7250 rpm650.0 hp / 484.7 kW @ 7250 rpm675.0 hp / 503.3 kW @ 7100 rpm
Engine | Redline8500 rpm
Engine | Specific Output164.5 hp/L / 2.7 hp/cu-in171.1 hp/L / 2.8 hp/cu-in171.1 hp/L / 2.8 hp/cu-in177.7 hp/L / 2.9 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke69.9 mm / 2.8 in
Engine | Torque610 Nm / 449.9 lb-ft @ 3000-7000 rpm678 Nm / 500.1 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm678 Nm / 500.1 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm700 Nm / 516.3 lb-ft @ 5000-6500 rpm
Engine | TypeBi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 engineBi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderBi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderBi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears7-speed
Transmission | TypeAutomatic SSG

Production

Availability2015 ~ 20172015 ~ 20162015 ~ 20172016 ~ 2017

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