2015 Mclaren 650S

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Rating8.1

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Midsize Coupe
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$265,500 - $280,225
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Superlative performance

Options are too expensive

All-new model in the British Automaker's lineup

Blazing quick acceleration

Very limited tech and safety features as standard

Razor-sharp handling

Planted and responsive steering feedback

Specs & Features

$265,500

price

641 hp @ 7250 rpm

horsepower

500 lb.-ft. @ 6000 rpm

torque

7-Speed Automated Manual

transmission

3.8L 8cyl RWD 7AM

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Competing in the midsize coupe segment, the 2015 McLaren 650S Coupe is a direct competitor to the Lamborghini Huracan, the Ferrari 458 Italia, and the Porsche 911 Turbo S. With standalone trim, the 2015 McLaren 650S Coupe carries an MSRP of $265,500. It offers a 3.8L twin-turbocharged V8 engine and a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, producing 641 horsepower and 500 lb-ft of torque. Through this powertrain, the McLaren 650S Coupe manages a 0-60 of 2.9 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 18 MPG.

Buying Advice

As with any luxury sports car in this class, the 650S Coupe comes loaded with features and customization options. In our opinion, the base factory unlocked 650S is all you need without any extras.

Trims

    Base
    $265,500 onwards
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • Navigation system
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers
    • Simulated suede/leather Seat trim
    • Sirius AM/FM/Satellite

Compare to similar cars

Price

$265,500- $280,225

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.07

Horsepower

641 hp @ 7250 rpm

Torque

500 lb.-ft. @ 6000 rpm

Capacity

2

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$319,995

Gasoline

7.35

731 hp @ 8250 rpm

509 lb.-ft.

2

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$239,340- $291,744

Gasoline

8.18

562 hp @ 9000 rpm

398 lb.-ft. @ 6000 rpm

2

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$237,250

Gasoline

8.71

610 hp @ 8250 rpm

412 lb.-ft. @ 6500 rpm

2

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$221,580- $228,080

Gasoline

8.07

583 hp @ 6800 rpm

479 lb.-ft. @ 4750 rpm

2

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$101,770- $115,710

Gasoline

7.92

545 hp @ 6400 rpm

463 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm

4

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$1,416,362

Gasoline

7.99

949 hp @ 9000 rpm

664 lb.-ft.

2

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2015 Mclaren 650S vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    2.6 sec10.5 sec139 mph
    2.4 sec9.7 sec221 mphRoad & Track
    2.8 sec10.6 sec-
    2.9 sec10.8 sec211 mph
    3 sec11.0 sec210 mph
    3.17 sec11.6 sec190 mph

    2015 Mclaren 650S vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      16 mpg22 mpg18 mpg19 gal.304/418 mi.
      16 mpg23 mpg19 mpg19.5 gal.312/448.5 mi.
      14 mpg20 mpg16 mpg21.1 gal.333.2/476 mi.
      13 mpg19 mpg15 mpg22.5 gal.292.5/427.5 mi.
      12 mpg16 mpg14 mpg22.7 gal.272.40/363.20 mi.
      13 mpg17 mpg14 mpg22.7 gal.295.1/385.9 mi.

      2015 Mclaren 650S vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        177.5 in.75.1 in.47.2 in.-105.1 in.
        185.1 in.78.4 in.43.9 in.4 in.104.3 in.
        183.8 in.74.6 in.53.9 in.4 in.109.4 in.
        182.6 in.76.3 in.49.7 in.6 in.105.5 in.
        181.8 in.76.5 in.50.1 in.5 in.107.1 in.
        178.2 in.76.3 in.47.8 in.4 in.104.3 in.

        2015 Mclaren 650S vs competitor's towing capacity

          Car Name
          Payload Capacity
          Weight
          SourceCompare
          -3148 lbs.
          -3274 lbs.
          -3726 lbs.
          -3593 lbs.
          -3135 lbs.
          818 lbs.3851 lbs.

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          2015 Mclaren 650S

          Horsepower : 641 hp @ 7250 rpm

          MPG Combined : 18 mpg

          0-60 : 2.6 sec

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