so the 600lt is the faster car? what was the point of the 620R
McLaren 600LT vs McLaren 620R
| Category | McLaren 620R | McLaren 600LT |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.8 l V8 | 3.8 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 620 / 612 | 600 / 592 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 620 / 457 | 620 / 457 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1428 / 3148 | 1404 / 3095 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 434 / 428 | 427 / 422 |
| Average price | €309,000 | €248,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | McLaren 620R | McLaren 600LT |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.4 s | 1.3 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 2.2 s | 1.8 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 2.7 s | 2.3 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 2.8 s | 2.8 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 3.9 s | 3.4 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 4.6 s | 4.2 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 5.4 s | 4.9 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 6.1 s | 5.6 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 7.2 s @ 115.0 mph | 7.1 s @ 113.7 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 10.4 s | 10.4 s |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | McLaren 620R | McLaren 600LT |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 2.9 s | 2.8 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 4.1 s | 3.8 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 5.0 s | 4.8 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 6.1 s | 5.6 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 7.4 s | 6.8 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 8.1 s | 8.1 s |
| 1000 m | 19.4 s @ 274.0 kph | 18.9 s @ 275.0 kph |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 2.0 s | 1.9 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 5.4 s | 5.4 s |
General performance
| Category | McLaren 620R | McLaren 600LT |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 322 kph (200 mph) | 328 kph (204 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.97 g (10 m/s²) | 1.01 g (10 m/s²) |
| Lateral acceleration | 1.05 g (10 m/s²) | 1.09 g (11 m/s²) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 29 m (95 ft) | 29 m (96 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 116 m (381 ft) | 117 m (384 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 30 m (97 ft) | 30 m (98 ft) |
Summary
| Category | McLaren 620R | McLaren 600LT |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 95 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 88 | 100 |
| Overall | 92 | 100 |
Verdict
600LT is the fastest by considerable margin.
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Acceleration graph
Drags 3y ago
jeremyclarkson1 2y ago
Hockenheim makes sense because the 600LT reached much higher top speeds then the 620R, Laguna Seca lap was done with two different drivers, and I simply don't trust that MT Figure 8 Time.
