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McLaren 625C Spider 3.8 V8 (625 Hp) SSG
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McLaren 625C:
The McLaren 650S is a British sports car designed and manufactured by British automobile manufacturer McLaren Automotive. It was announced in February 2014 as a new model, but based on the existing MP4-12C with 25% new parts, and was formally unveiled at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show.
The 650S shares the MP4-12C's carbon-fibre-reinforced polymer chassis, and is powered by the same 3. 8-litre twin-turbocharged McLaren M838T V8 engine, but is now rated at 650 PS and 500 lb⋅ft of torque. Power is transmitted to the wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch Seamless-Shift gearbox provided by Graziano Trasmissioni....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Spider Overview:
McLaren 625C (Spider). With 610 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1376 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is excellent (0–100 km/h in 3.3 s). The top speed reaches 329 km/h. A convertible car with a retractable roof, offering open-air driving experiences. Seating for 2 makes it ideal for daily use.
The McLaren 625C Spider, like many low-volume, high-performance supercars, has not been officially tested by Euro NCAP. However, McLaren vehicles typically incorporate advanced safety features and robust chassis construction.
3.8 V8 (625 Hp) SSG Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The twin-turbo M838T V8 delivers breathtaking acceleration (0-100 km/h in 3.3 sec) and a broad powerband, making it incredibly responsive and thrilling for both road and track use with its 625 Hp.
Fuel Economy
As expected for a high-performance supercar, fuel consumption is significant at 11.7 l/100 km combined, but acceptable given the immense power output and performance capabilities.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exhilarating performance and acceleration
- • Precise handling and dynamic driving experience
- • Stunning design and exclusivity
- • Retractable hardtop for open-air driving
- • Advanced SSG gearbox offers rapid shifts
Cons:
- • High fuel consumption
- • Limited practicality and storage space
- • Expensive maintenance and running costs
- • Firm ride quality might not suit all drivers
- • High purchase price and insurance
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | McLaren |
| Model: | 625C |
| Generation: | Spider |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.8 V8 (625 Hp) SSG |
| Start of production: | 2015 |
| End of production: | 2016 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Cabriolet |
| Seats: | 2 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 625 Hp @ 7250 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 164.5 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 610 Nm @ 3000-7000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | M838T |
| Engine displacement: | 3799 |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Twin-Turbo, Intercooler |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC, VVT |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8 l |
| Engine layout: | Middle, Longitudinal |
| Maximum engine speed: | 8500 rpm. |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 11.7 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 3.3 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 3.3 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 329 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 2.2 kg/Hp, 454.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 2.3 kg/Nm, 443.3 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 200 km/h: | 9.2 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 3.1 sec |
| 100 km/h - 0: | 30.7 m |
| 200 km/h - 0: | 124 m |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1376 |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4512 mm mm |
| Width: | 2093 mm mm |
| Height: | 1199 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2670 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1656 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1583 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 7 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Gearbox type | SSG |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 370 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs, 350 mm |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Tires size | Front wheel tires: 235/35 R19 |
| Wheel rims size | Front wheel rims: 8.5J x 19 |
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