Corvette ZR1 vs McLaren 650S

How does the Corvette ZR1 stack up against the McLaren 650S? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

Corvette ZR1Corvette ZR1
vs
McLaren 650SMcLaren 650S
SpecCorvette ZR1McLaren 650S
Horsepower (max)1,064 hp641 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)2.3 s3.0 s
Top speed375 km/h333 km/h
Variants13
Body styleMid-engine twin-turbo haloMid-engine V8 supercar
GenerationC8 ZR1650S
Production2025 – present2014 – 2017
Length4,630 mm4,511 mm
Width2,024 mm1,895 mm
Height1,234 mm1,199 mm
Wheelbase2,723 mm2,670 mm

Corvette ZR1 vs McLaren 650S: common questions

Is the Corvette ZR1 or McLaren 650S faster?
The Corvette ZR1 is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 2.2s versus the McLaren 650S's 2.9s (0-100 km/h in 2.3s vs 3s).
Which has more horsepower, the Corvette ZR1 or the McLaren 650S?
The Corvette ZR1 makes more power: 1,064 hp (793 kW) versus 641 hp (478 kW) for the McLaren 650S.
Is the Corvette ZR1 or McLaren 650S faster on top speed?
The Corvette ZR1 has the higher top speed at 233 mph (375 km/h), versus 207 mph (333 km/h) for the McLaren 650S.
What is the main difference between the Corvette ZR1 and the McLaren 650S?
The Corvette ZR1 is a mid-engine twin-turbo halo, while the McLaren 650S is a mid-engine v8 supercar. That difference in body style drives most of the others.