McLaren launched what has already become its number one seller: the 650S. The 650S may look like a face-lifted 12C, but there’s a lot more to it: The revised styling pays tribute to the P1 hybrid, the body tub is lighter and about 25 percent of the parts are new.
McLaren launched what has already become its number one seller: the 650S. The 650S may look like a face-lifted 12C, but there’s a lot more to it: The revised styling pays tribute to the P1 hybrid, the body tub is lighter and about 25 percent of the parts are new.
Moreover, the entire top portion of the dry-sump M838T 3.8-liter V8, built up by engine kings Ricardo in the UK, has been reengineered for more urgency and less friction between moving parts.
Therefore, the heart of the car (and the name) is the 650-ps (641-hp) 3.8-liter twin-turbo V-8. Mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic, the 650S can hit 60 mph in less than 3 seconds. As for the interior, it’s upgraded with faux suede and polished carbon fiber, and the chassis is retuned.