McLaren 650s Spider: A Star in “Top Gear’s” Supercar Showcases

Well, if you are a car enthusiast, then Top Gear is the one TV show that you wouldn’t have missed. But if you have, you must watch it.

Anyway, the McLaren 650s Spyder’s feature in Top Gear shows how good it is as a sports car. If you are not sure if the McLaren 650s is the right choice for you, you can rent it from Capital Exotic and give it a try. Without further delay, let’s get into the details of this beautiful auto masterpiece.

McLaren 650s Spyder

In 2014, the British automobile company McLaren Automotive manufactured the McLaren 650s Spyder. Frank Stephenson designed it, and the company assembled the supercar in Woking, Surrey, England. The company produced only 50 pieces of this remarkable supercar, making it a limited edition.

It can cost you a whopping $260,000(USD) to buy a brand-new McLaren 650s Spider. Even if you go for a used car, it will cost you anywhere from $142,990 to $181,895. But I must say, the beauty is worth all the dollars spent on it.

The McLaren 650s Spider’s top speed is 204 miles per hour and can reach from 0mph to 60 mph in just 2.7 seconds. It has two versions, one is McLaren 650s and the other is McLaren 650s Spyder. The first one is a coupe while the former is the convertible version of the first one. The McLaren Spider is 40 kgs(88lbs) heavier than the coupe version but their performance is the same.

What Is It Like To Drive McLaren 650s Spyder?

The Spider drives just like the coupe. It’s like there’s no difference at all. There’s no shaking, no extra steering movement, and no extra shaking in the rearview mirror. It’s amazing. It handles just as well as the coupe, and since the 650S has 650 horsepower, you don’t even notice the extra weight of 40 kg. It’s almost like the engineers at McLaren waved a magic wand and made the Spider drive exactly the same as the coupe, even though they removed the roof. It’s a testament to their skill and engineering prowess.

The roof is not only the best feature of this supercar but its rear window is the actual magic. It acts as a wind deflector when the roof is down and when you are driving with your roof up it controls the loud noise of the twin-turbo V8 engine is this remarkable sports car. You can have a peaceful and quiet ride. However when you are driving 650s with its roof down then there is no stopping the loud roarous noise of the engine.

The convertible variant adds more character and fun to this high-performance sports car. Wil roof up is like any other coupe but with the roof down you can experience the thrill in a whole new way.

650s Interior

The McLaren 650s Spider is the epitome of luxury and modern technology with its Carbon Black Alcantara Interior.

1. Ergonomic Seat

Its cabin is the sophistication, comfort, and state-of-the-art technology. It has ergonomic seat designs which give the driver the ultimate support in driving to its full potential. This convertible supercar was designed on the basis and standard of Formula 1 cars, providing an experience similar to that of a professional race car.

Pro tip: McLaren gives you an option of customizing your interior in whatever color, cut, or stitch of leather you want. Get your dream car customized to give it your character.

2. Premium control system

It has a high-resolution touch screen, which allows you to control the vehicle settings and audio controls and gives access to navigation. The option of Bluetooth connectivity provides hands-free audio streaming and phone call options.

3. Buttress Bags

The Spider doesn’t have a rear storage area because of the convertible roof design. So, McLaren made special storage bags called “buttress bags.” These bags can be rolled up and stored in the buttresses of the car. But when you’re using them, you have to keep the roof up. These bags add 52 liters of storage space.

4. Gear Box

Another interesting feature is the dual-clutch seven-speed gearbox of the McLaren 650s Spider that can be controlled directly from the steering wheel. You can control the gears using paddles on the steering wheel that are like the ones in Formula 1 cars. This means you can change gears easily, no matter how fast you’re going. You can also choose to have the car change gears automatically.

McLaren 650s Specs

Here is a summarised list of McLaren 650s Spider in Top Gear.

Features	Specs
Engine	Twin-Turbo 3.8litre V8
Power	641 horsepower (650PS)
Torque	500 lb-ft (678 Nm)
Transmission	7-speed Seamless Shift dual-clutch gearbox (SSG)
Acceleration	0-60 mph in 2.7 seconds
Top Speed	204 mph (329km/h)
Fuel Economy (combined)	24.2 mpg (UK), 11.7 L/100 km
CO2 Emissions	275 g/km
Body Style	Convertible
Seating Capacity	2
Weight	3200 lbs (1451 kg)
Dimensions	Length: 167.1 inches (4,245 mm)Width: 75.1 inches (1,908 mm)

In A Nutshell

The McLaren 650s Spider in Top Gear is one of the most iconic British sports cars. The feature of this car masterpiece in Top Gear has added to the charm and popularity of this already famous supercar. Capital Exotic is renting McLaren on the East Coast of America for just $1550 per day. Don’t waste your chance to drive this exotic car for affordable rates.