Performance Review: McLaren 570 S Spider 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo - [2017]

Figures & Specs Summary:

McLaren 570 S Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the McLaren 570 S Spider 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo is the 7 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2017. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2018 Bugatti Chiron Sport 8.0L W16 Quad Turbo and the 2018 Bugatti Divo 8.0L W16 64 Valve Turbo.This particular McLaren 570 S has a 3799cc Twin Turbo Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The 570 S shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the 570 S's Rear Wheel Drive, Cabriolet combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1498 kgs (3302 lbs) this makes the McLaren 570 S Spider 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo in the same weight category as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Circuit Edition 1.6 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The McLaren 570 S shares the same bhp with the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (542 bhp)

In terms of power the 3799cc 32V V8 engine produces 562 bhp (419 kW) @ 7500 rpm similar to the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (542 bhp) or the 2023 BMW 3 Series M3 CS 3.0 Twin Turbo G80 (542 bhp).

The Twin Turbo V8 throws out 443 lb-ft (600.6 Nm) @ 5000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (418 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (443 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the McLaren 570 S you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2003 Ascari KZ1 5.0 V8 (400.0 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the McLaren 570 S.

The McLaren 570 S has a Power to weight ratio of 375.1 bhp per ton and 295.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2017 570 S competing with the 2003 Ascari KZ1 5.0 V8 (400.0 bhp per ton) or the 2006 Caterham 7 Superlight R400 (400.0 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the McLaren 570 S generating around 295.7 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2016 Mercedes E Class 63 S AMG 4Matic Saloon (320.7 lb-ft per ton) or the 2006 Mercedes CLK DTM Cabriolet (320.6 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.10 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.2 secs, this made the McLaren 570 S Spider 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo as fast as the 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 992 (3.10 secs) the 2022 Lamborghini Urus Performante Twin Turbo (3.10 secs) the 2022 Aston-Martin DBX 707 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (3.10 secs) the or the 2021 Porsche Cayenne GT 4.0 V8 Bi-Turbo (3.10 secs). This McLaren 570 S Spider 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo is also faster than the 2023 Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (3.20 secs) the 2022 Porsche 911 Dakar 3.0 Turbo 992 II (3.20 secs) the 2021 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring PDK 992 (3.20 secs) the and the 2021 BMW 5 Series M5 4.4 V8 Turbo F90 (3.20 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 570 S and the 2021 BMW i4 M50

When talking about the performance of the McLaren 570 S on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.47 secs @ 119.3 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2021 BMW i4 M50 (11.42 secs), the 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 (11.43 secs), and the 2019 Renault Megane RS 1.8 Turbo 300 Trophy-R (11.44 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2017 version of the McLaren 570 S Spider 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo has a maximum speed of 204mph.

Top Speed of the 2017 570 S equals the 2006 Ascari A10 5.0 V8 (215 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2017 McLaren 570 S Spider 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo then how about the 2006 Ascari A10 5.0 V8 (215 mph), the 2017 Ford GT 3.5 V6 Bi-Turbo (216 mph), or the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid (217 mph).

Related Links:

2017 570 S Rivals List.

A Brief History of McLaren

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