Verdict
A
Supercar · UK · 2014-2017
McLaren 650S
McLaren 650S — spec data and generation history.
Years
2014-2017
Generations
1
Segment
Supercar
12C successor — sharper styling (lifted from the P1) and 25% new parts. M838T 3.8 TT V8 bumped to 641 bhp. 650S (Coupe), 650S Spider folding hardtop, 650S Le Mans (50 cars), and 675LT (Long Tail, 666 bhp / 100 kg lighter — separate slug to follow). Replaced by the 720S in 2017.
Generations
Click any generation for the full deep dive
2014-2017
Mk1
→
M838T TT V8 — 641 bhp, 0-62 in 3.0s.
Verdict
A
BHP
641
0–60
3.0 s
Top
207 mph
MPG
24.0 mpg
Used
£90,000-£135,000
- + P1-derived styling
- + Carbon MonoCell tub
- − 7DCT mechatronic
- − Hydraulic suspension complex
Known issues by generation
Common faults reported on each generation — useful when shopping the used market.
2014-2017
- 7DCT mechatronic
- Hydraulic suspension hose age
- Spider folding hardtop motor
- 675LT collectability
Rivals
Ferrari 488 GTB · Lamborghini Huracán · Porsche 911 Turbo S · McLaren 720S