McLaren 650S 2014–2017 car dimensions: 4512 mm long, 2093 mm wide and 1203 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,370 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 144 litres.
The cabin uses Alcantara trim as standard with a slim centre console holding a 7-inch portrait IRIS touchscreen for navigation, Bluetooth, DAB or Sirius radio, USB, audio streaming and voice control. Dual-zone climate controls sit on the doors and adjust automatically with the roof. Cruise control is standard. Parking sensors and a rear camera are options. No automatic emergency braking, blind spot warning or lane keep systems are fitted.
Front luggage space holds 144 litres, enough for a couple of overnight bags. With the roof raised the tonneau area adds extra storage behind the seats.
The cabin uses Alcantara as standard with supportive two-piece seats that adjust electrically for height. Optional electric heated memory seats add multi-way power adjustment and lumbar support. Dual-zone climate control and a refined feel with the hardtop up make it usable day to day, with good forward visibility from the low cowl and large glass area.
Fuel economy rated at 16 city / 22 highway / 18 combined mpg EPA or 11.7 l/100 km combined with 275 g/km CO2.
72-litre fuel tank.
Service every year or 10,000 miles/km, with oil changes as the base item.
Standard safety includes ABS, brake assist, electronic stability control, traction control, dual front airbags, side airbags, knee airbags and carbon-ceramic brakes.
Passive rollover protection built into the rear buttresses. no official crash-test star rating published.
3-year unlimited-mileage basic warranty.
The twin-turbo V8 returns EPA figures of 16 mpg city, 22 mpg highway and 18 mpg combined, or a European combined figure of 11.7 l/100 km and 275 g/km of CO2. A 72-litre tank gives a practical range for a high-output supercar.
Servicing follows an annual or 10,000-mile schedule. Basic services cover oil and filter changes plus inspections. major services add brake fluid, air filters and other fluids at set intervals. Annual costs typically fall in the several-thousand-dollar range at specialist shops.
Safety equipment centres on the carbon MonoCell structure, standard carbon-ceramic brakes, ABS with brake assist, electronic stability and traction control, plus front, side and knee airbags. The Spider uses fixed steel structures in the rear buttresses for rollover protection. No independent crash-test rating is listed for the model.
Keeping the car means sticking to the yearly service plan and watching high-wear items such as the ceramic brakes under hard use. The retractable hardtop and hydraulic systems need regular checks, and independent specialists can handle later maintenance once the factory warranty ends.
Length 4512 mm, Width 2093 mm, Height 1203 mm, Wheelbase 2670 mm (650S 2014–2017)
Sources: manufacturer data, McLaren Geneva 2014 press release technical specification.