- New McLaren 650S Coupe can accelerate 0-200km/h (0-124mph) in just 8.4 seconds
- Faster than rival ‘stripped out’ road racers, yet offers far superior comfort, refinement and equipment
- Available in Coupe and Spider variants
As
the first example of the McLaren 650S rolled off the line at the
state-of-the-art McLaren Production Centre in Woking, McLaren Automotive
has released performance numbers ahead of the global debut at the 84th
International Geneva Motor Show.
The
latest addition to the McLaren range accelerates to 100km/h (62mph)
from rest in just 3.0 seconds, and can reach 200km/h (124mph) in just
8.4 seconds. The standing quarter mile (400m) takes 10.5 seconds, and
top speed is 333 km/h (207 mph). This performance puts the latest model
from McLaren a full second quicker than the iconic McLaren F1 road car
to 200 km/h, and 0.6 sec faster over the standing quarter mile,
underlining its performance focus. This represents a sprint time to 200
km/h more than half a second quicker than the rapid 12C, which continues
in production.
Optimised
aerodynamics ensure that the performance of the McLaren 650S is
accessible and increases driver engagement. Enhanced handling,
high-speed balance and steering turn-in result from improved levels of
downforce. ‘Driving excitement is at the absolute heart of the McLaren 650S,’ explains Mike Flewitt, Chief Executive Officer, McLaren Automotive. ‘Of
course the performance figures are important, and they help boost
excitement. But they’re only part of the story. This is a car that’s
about feel as well as measurement.’
Despite
these impressive performance figures, more akin to a stripped out road
racer, the McLaren 650S boasts a high level of luxury specification.
Carbon ceramic brakes sit behind unique ‘650’ lightweight alloy wheels
shod with Pirelli P Zero™ Corsa tyres, IRIS satellite navigation with
Bluetooth telephony, DAB digital radio in Europe (SIRIUS satellite radio
in North America), wireless tethering, audio streaming and voice
control are all fitted as standard, and the cabin is trimmed in
Alcantara. Enhanced levels of optional specification are also offered,
including fixed-back carbon racing seats, based on the lightweight
design found in the McLaren P1™, an electric steering column adjustment
assists ingress and egress, a rear parking camera and extended carbon
fibre throughout the interior.
The
‘no compromise’ McLaren 650S also performs efficiently, returning 24.2
mpg (11.7 l/100 km) on the EU combined cycle, and a CO2 figure of 275
g/km making it one of the most efficient models in class. This is
testament to the drive by McLaren for continued improvement and
class-leading efficiency.
‘The McLaren 650S represents 50 years of road and racing car know-how,’ comments Mike Flewitt. ‘Everything
we’ve learnt from the 12C and the McLaren P1™ has gone into this car,
creating a car with the widest breadth of capabilities of any production
supercar. It’s also a new benchmark in pure driving excitement.’
The McLaren 650S Coupe and Spider make their global debuts on Stand 1240, Hall 1 at 12.00 CET (11.00 GMT) on Tuesday, 4 March 2014 at the 84th International Geneva Motor Show.
