McLaren 620R vs McLaren 650S

How does the McLaren 620R stack up against the McLaren 650S? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

McLaren 620RMcLaren 620R
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McLaren 650SMcLaren 650S
SpecMcLaren 620RMcLaren 650S
Horsepower (max)612 hp641 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)2.9 s3.0 s
Top speed322 km/h333 km/h
Variants13
Body styleRoad-legal GT4 race carMid-engine V8 supercar
Generation620R650S
Production2020 – 20212014 – 2017
Length4,557 mm4,511 mm
Width1,945 mm1,895 mm
Height1,194 mm1,199 mm
Wheelbase2,670 mm2,670 mm

McLaren 620R vs McLaren 650S: common questions

Is the McLaren 620R or McLaren 650S faster?
The McLaren 620R is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 2.8s versus the McLaren 650S's 2.9s (0-100 km/h in 2.9s vs 3s).
Which has more horsepower, the McLaren 620R or the McLaren 650S?
The McLaren 650S makes more power: 641 hp (478 kW) versus 612 hp (456 kW) for the McLaren 620R.
Is the McLaren 620R or McLaren 650S faster on top speed?
The McLaren 650S has the higher top speed at 207 mph (333 km/h), versus 200 mph (322 km/h) for the McLaren 620R.
What is the main difference between the McLaren 620R and the McLaren 650S?
The McLaren 620R is a road-legal gt4 race car, while the McLaren 650S is a mid-engine v8 supercar. That difference in body style drives most of the others.