McLaren has just introduced in Geneva today the 650S Spider which is shown in a new color, Tarocco Orange.
According to the British carmaker, the 650S Spider is a no compromise open-top high-performance sports car offering the same performance, handling and driver enjoyment, with the addition of a two-piece retractable hard top. It is powered by an uprated twin-turbo 3.8-liter V8 engine which produces 650 hp and 678 Nm of torque.
Just like the coupe, the convertible can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 3.0 seconds, while the 0-200 km/h run is accomplished in 8.6 seconds, only 0.2 seconds slower than its fixed roof sibling. Top speed is 329 km/h.
The overall weight of the 650S Spider is 1,370 kg, an increase of only 40 kg over the 650S, with this additional mass coming from the retractable hard top and roof mechanism. Operating the two-piece top can be done at speeds of up to 30 km/h and the automatic process takes less than 17 seconds.
As with the 12C Spider, the 650S Spider uses a heated glass rear window, operating independently of the roof. With the roof down, the rear window acts as a wind deflector, reducing cabin buffeting. When the roof is up, the rear window can be lowered to allow more engine noise into the cabin, and for a semi-open top driving experience even when it is raining.
Set to go on sale later this spring, the 650S Coupe will have a starting price of £195,250 while the 650S Spider will cost £212,250, making both models about £20,000 more expensive than the 12C versions.
