Performance Review: McLaren M6 GT 5.7 V8 - [1969]

Figures & Specs Summary:

McLaren M6 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the McLaren M6 GT 5.7 V8 is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1969. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 SS and the 1970 Iso Grifo Can-Am 7.4 V8.This particular McLaren M6 has a 5733cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

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

The M6 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 M6's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe 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 800 kgs (1763 lbs) this makes the McLaren M6 GT 5.7 V8 in the same weight category as the 2011 KTM X-Bow R 2.0 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The McLaren M6 shares the same bhp with the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (369 bhp)

In terms of power the 5733cc 16V V8 engine produces 370 bhp (275 kW) @ 5800 rpm similar to the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (369 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne 3.0 V6 Turbo (348 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 370 lb-ft (501.6 Nm) @ 4000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (369 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe 3.0 V6 Turbo (369 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the McLaren M6 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2014 Lamborghini Aventador LP750-4 Superveloce (485.2 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the McLaren M6.

The McLaren M6 has a Power to weight ratio of 462.5 bhp per ton and 462.5 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1969 M6 competing with the 2014 Lamborghini Aventador LP750-4 Superveloce (485.2 bhp per ton) or the 2017 Ferrari 812 Superfast - 6.5l V12 (484.0 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 M6 generating around 462.5 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 2009 Noble M600 4.4L V8 (483.2 lb-ft per ton) or the 2008 Pagani Zonda Cinque 7.3L (475.2 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.60 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.8 secs, this made the McLaren M6 GT 5.7 V8 as fast as the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (4.60 secs) the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (4.60 secs) the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i 3.0 Cabrio Turbo F23 (4.60 secs) the or the 2020 Audi A3 S3 Saloon (4.60 secs). This McLaren M6 GT 5.7 V8 is also faster than the 2022 Mini Cooper Clubman John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo ALL4 (4.70 secs) the 2020 KIA Stinger GT 3.3 V6 Turbo AWD (4.70 secs) the 2020 BMW X4 M40d 3.0 Turbo (4.70 secs) the and the 2020 KIA Stinger GT2 3.3 V6 Turbo (4.70 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the M6 and the 2017 Mercedes G Class 65 AMG 6.0 V12

When talking about the performance of the McLaren M6 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 10.71 secs @ 127.7 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2017 Mercedes G Class 65 AMG 6.0 V12 (10.66 secs), the 2017 Dodge Challenger TA 392 (10.67 secs), and the 2015 Mercedes C Class 63 AMG Estate (10.67 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1969 version of the McLaren M6 GT 5.7 V8 has a maximum speed of 165mph.

Top Speed of the 1969 M6 equals the 2018 Jaguar F-Pace SVR 5.0 V8 Supercharged (176 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1969 McLaren M6 GT 5.7 V8 then how about the 2018 Jaguar F-Pace SVR 5.0 V8 Supercharged (176 mph), the 2018 Alfa-Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio 2.9 V6 Bi Turbo (176 mph), or the 2015 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S 4.8 V8 (176 mph).

Related Links:

1969 M6 Rivals List.

A Brief History of McLaren

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