Performance Review: McLaren 750S Spider 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo - [2023]

Figures & Specs Summary:

McLaren 750S Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the McLaren 750S Spider 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo is the 7 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2023. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Stradale 4.0 V8 Hybrid.This particular McLaren 750S has a 3994cc Twin Turbo Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

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

The 750S 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 750S'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 1326 kgs (2923 lbs) this makes the McLaren 750S Spider 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo in the same weight category as the 2020 Lamborghini Huracan STO 5.2 V10 or the give or take 50kg.

The McLaren 750S shares the same bhp with the 2023 McLaren 750S 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (740 bhp)

In terms of power the 3994cc 32V V8 engine produces 740 bhp (551 kW) @ 7500 rpm similar to the 2023 McLaren 750S 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (740 bhp) or the 2023 Aston-Martin Valour 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (759 bhp).

The Twin Turbo V8 throws out 590 lb-ft (799.9 Nm) @ 5500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (568 lb-ft) or the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Stradale 4.0 V8 Hybrid (593 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the McLaren 750S you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2023 McLaren 750S 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (579.4 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the McLaren 750S.

The McLaren 750S has a Power to weight ratio of 558.0 bhp per ton and 444.9 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2023 750S competing with the 2023 McLaren 750S 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (579.4 bhp per ton) or the 2020 McLaren Elva 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (574.2 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 750S generating around 444.9 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 2005 Pagani Zonda F (467.4 lb-ft per ton) or the 1969 McLaren M6 GT 5.7 V8 (462.5 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 2.70 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 2.8 secs, this made the McLaren 750S Spider 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo as fast as the 2023 McLaren 750S 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (2.70 secs) the 2022 Pagani Huayra Codalunga 6.0 V12 Twin-Turbo Long Tail (2.70 secs) the 2021 Lamborghini Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae 6.5 V12 (2.70 secs) the or the 2021 Ferrari 812 Competizione 6.5L V12 (2.70 secs). This McLaren 750S Spider 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo is also faster than the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs) the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS Assetto 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs) the 2022 Mercedes AMG One 1.6 V6 Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs) the and the 2021 Ferrari 296 GTB 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 750S and the 2013 Audi A8 S8 4.0 V8 Turbo

When talking about the performance of the McLaren 750S on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 10.06 secs @ 135.9 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2013 Audi A8 S8 4.0 V8 Turbo (10.02 secs), the 2020 BMW 4 Series M4 Competition Coupe 3.0 Bi Turbo G82 (10.02 secs), and the 2015 Mercedes C Class 63 AMG S Estate (10.02 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2023 version of the McLaren 750S Spider 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo has a maximum speed of 206mph.

Top Speed of the 2023 750S equals the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid (217 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2023 McLaren 750S Spider 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo then how about the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid (217 mph), the 2020 McLaren Sabre 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (217 mph), or the 2019 Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport 8.0 W16 Quad Turbo (217 mph).

Related Links:

2023 750S Rivals List.

A Brief History of McLaren

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