The official data lists 8 versions of the McLaren 650S (2014–2018), in the European Union, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.
At a glance
Years in the data
2014–2018
Markets
European Union, United Kingdom, United States
Engines
3.8 L to 3.8 L
Power
478 kW (650 PS) to 478 kW (650 PS)
Fuels
Petrol
Lowest consumption (United Kingdom)
11.7 L/100 km (NEDC)
Lowest consumption (United States)
13.1 L/100 km (EPA)
New registrations in the EU
795
What is the McLaren 650S?
The 650S is a two-seat, mid-engined supercar offered as a coupe and a Spider with a folding hardtop. It brings McLaren’s motorsport-influenced approach to a road-going car, with a carbon-fibre chassis and twin-turbocharged V8. Its design was inspired by the McLaren P1.
Generation and engines
The 650S generation ran from 2014 to 2017. Its 3.8-litre petrol V8 produces 478 kW (650 PS) in EU, UK and US listings. The car also features McLaren’s ProActive Chassis Control, which is designed to balance body control and ride comfort. The coupe and Spider share the same basic powertrain specification.
Fuel consumption
The UK VCA lists consumption of 11.7 L/100 km on the NEDC test. In the United States, the EPA rating is 18 MPG combined, with a listed consumption of 13.1 L/100 km. NEDC and EPA use different test procedures, so the results are not directly comparable.
Where was the McLaren 650S sold?
The 650S appears in official figures for the European Union, the United Kingdom and the United States. EU and UK listings span 2014–2018; US EPA figures span 2015–2016.
Questions and answers
What engine is in the McLaren 650S?
A 3.8-litre petrol V8 producing 478 kW (650 PS).
How economical is the McLaren 650S?
The UK VCA lists 11.7 L/100 km on NEDC. The US EPA rating is 18 MPG combined, with a listed consumption of 13.1 L/100 km.
Was the 650S available as a convertible?
Yes. It was offered as a Spider with a folding hardtop, as well as a coupe.
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
Years and version
Engine
Power
Fuel
CO₂
EU registrations
2017
3.8 L
478 kW (650 PS)
Petrol
275 g/km
40
2016
3.8 L
478 kW (650 PS)
Petrol
275 g/km
204
2015
3.8 L
478 kW (650 PS)
Petrol
276 g/km
299
2014
3.8 L
478 kW (650 PS)
Petrol
275 g/km
240
United Kingdom 2 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
Years and version
Engine
Power
Fuel
Gearbox
Consumption (combined)
CO₂
2015–2018Coupé (650 Ps) sports muffler · Coupé (650 Ps) standard muffler · Spider (650 Ps) sports muffler and 1 more trim
3.8 L
478 kW (650 PS)
Petrol
–
11.7 L/100 km NEDC
275 g/km
2014Coupé (650 Ps) sports muffler · Coupé (650 Ps) standard muffler · Spider (650 Ps) sports muffler and 1 more trim
3.8 L
478 kW (650 PS)
Petrol
Automatic
11.7 L/100 km NEDC
275 g/km
United States 1 version
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
Years and version
Engine
Fuel
Gearbox
Drive
Consumption (combined)
CO₂
2015–2016
3.8 L
Petrol
7-speed automatic
Rear-wheel drive
18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA
310 g/km
Versions outside these generations
European Union 1 version
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
Years and version
Engine
Power
Fuel
CO₂
EU registrations
2018
3.8 L
478 kW (650 PS)
Petrol
275 g/km
12
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.
