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    McLaren 650s first impressions

    As I have bought my dreamcar I have no time to write a short review.

    I promise I will do it later but for now here are some pictures. The only thing I can say, that this car is far more then any Porsche I have owned or driven. It is simple a super sportscar one league above my Porsche GT3 RS.

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    Thanks for the many nice pictures...congratulations again. kiss

    This is my absolute favorite... blush

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    kiss Congratulations! Enjoy the ride 


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    Very cool kiss

    I do like the McLaren's colour scheme.. both tasteful and sporty..


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    How will you choose which one to drive ? If the Mc is so much nicer, I imagine the RS with collect dust ? 


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    Many congrats Smiley

    It seems you really like the car. Where do you see the major benefits/disadvantages compared to the GT3RS?


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    kisskisskiss


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    Love the level of detail, congrats!!!


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    MKSGR:

    Many congrats Smiley

    It seems you really like the car. Where do you see the major benefits/disadvantages compared to the GT3RS?

      GT3 RS 650 S
    engine power 500 hp 650 hp
    power delivery linear, under 5000 rpm the power delivery is poor explosive like 991 turbo, under 3000 rpm poor
    shifting feels more sportier, due to longer power interruption feels smoother, less power interruption
    sound more screaming, louder in high frequencies, not for long distance stronger, more lower frequencies, you can drive longer distance before anoying
    braking same same
    exteriour  more like race car more exotic
    interiour Porsche convetional more exotic, better carbon parts, lot of Alcantara
    handling very good did not test it 
    onboard communication old PCM IRIS not Audi or BMW but much better then PCM
    seating position Porsche like you are near the front axle, pretty cool position
    comfort driving bad very good
    sports driving very good very good

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    It is hard to say what benefits the Porsche has. Lower consumption. Lower price. Easier to find a parking slot. Getting in and out.

    The McLaren drives easier, smoother, faster and offers more comfort. With that car you can sit in and drive 500 km for a vacation. With the GT3RS no chance.The car offers such an incredible chassis at the same time so much comfort and no body roll regardless how fast you turn in. 


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    Aldo :

    About one month ago I drove 600 km one day to go to Imola, drove the whole next day on the track, and back the 3rd day , 600 km again in one go .

    Two weeks ago I drove 620 km to go to Le Castellet , drove a full day, and back the 3rd, 620 km again .

    Next week I will do 640 km to get to Mugello , drive a full day, and back the next one 

    ..... all in my RS Smiley  It is much more comfortable on long runs then my Carrera S Smiley


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    Gnil:

    Aldo :

    About one month ago I drove 600 km one day to go to Imola, drove the whole next day on the track, and back the 3rd day , 600 km again in one go .

    Two weeks ago I drove 620 km to go to Le Castellet , drove a full day, and back the 3rd, 620 km again .

    Next week I will do 640 km to get to Mugello , drive a full day, and back the next one 

    ..... all in my RS Smiley  It is much more comfortable on long runs then my Carrera S Smiley

    You must me one of these crazy men from Iceland I saw yesterday evening exiting England from everything which starts with Eu Smiley 


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    Many thanks for these great shots of your new beast Aldo - I'm not sure those turbo wheels are my favourite McL wheel (though they do look very light...), but love the orange belts + calipers.   Please feel free to keep adding to this thread as you get more seat time in this special car - we all know that real impressions of a car this complex take more than a few days.... kiss 

    And I, for one, see no issue with owning BOTH a top example of the "traditional Porsche way" car, along with a top example of "modern exotic technology" car - they surely serve very different driving enjoyment parts of your brain!  


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    ALDO:
    Gnil:

    Aldo :

    About one month ago I drove 600 km one day to go to Imola, drove the whole next day on the track, and back the 3rd day , 600 km again in one go .

    Two weeks ago I drove 620 km to go to Le Castellet , drove a full day, and back the 3rd, 620 km again .

    Next week I will do 640 km to get to Mugello , drive a full day, and back the next one 

    ..... all in my RS Smiley  It is much more comfortable on long runs then my Carrera S Smiley

    You must me one of these crazy men from Iceland I saw yesterday evening exiting England from everything which starts with Eu Smiley 

    Smiley  And I admit that after the next drive I will have had my share of long trips in the RS for w while Smiley


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     964 Carrera 4 --  997.2 C2S , -20mm --  991 GT3 RS 


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    I think the GT3 RS and the 650S Spider are a very good match.

    Similar to my R8/GTS Cab match, they complement each other, they do not replace each other.


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    RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Porsche 991 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet, Porsche Macan Turbo, Audi R8 V10 Plus (2017), Mini JCW (2015), Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT (2014)


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    What a colection Smiley Great looking cars, each has it´s benefits, 650S for me please Smiley. Thanks for the wonderful pics, 


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    It's a very nice car but the rear end looks dissapoint. 675LT is the best looking McLaren.


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    ALDO:
    MKSGR:

    Many congrats Smiley

    It seems you really like the car. Where do you see the major benefits/disadvantages compared to the GT3RS?

      GT3 RS 650 S
    engine power 500 hp 650 hp
    power delivery linear, under 5000 rpm the power delivery is poor explosive like 991 turbo, under 3000 rpm poor
    shifting feels more sportier, due to longer power interruption feels smoother, less power interruption
    sound more screaming, louder in high frequencies, not for long distance stronger, more lower frequencies, you can drive longer distance before anoying
    braking same same
    exteriour  more like race car more exotic
    interiour Porsche convetional more exotic, better carbon parts, lot of Alcantara
    handling very good did not test it 
    onboard communication old PCM IRIS not Audi or BMW but much better then PCM
    seating position Porsche like you are near the front axle, pretty cool position
    comfort driving bad very good
    sports driving very good very good

    Wow, excellent Smiley This is the shortest & yet most precise form of a review. Many thanks Smiley

    And: enjoy your new car SmileySmileySmiley


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    Simply stunning car...


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    Great summary! kiss


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    Isn't Bluelines' Boxster GT4 Coupe quicker than 8:10 on the NR?


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    noone1:

    Isn't Bluelines' Boxster GT4 Coupe quicker than 8:10 on the NR?

    No stopwatch has been able to time the GT4 due to spacetime bending speed.


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    Stunning garage 


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    great pics and fantastic cars....you seem to have it a ll covered....just add a g63 indecision


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    wantone:

    It's a very nice car but the rear end looks dissapoint. 675LT is the best looking McLaren.

    Yes! the rear of 675 lt is fantastic - the 675 lt is fantastic - and yes the 675 lt is the best looking McLaren - but is sold out and now very expensive


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    noone1:

    Isn't Bluelines' Boxster GT4 Coupe quicker than 8:10 on the NR?

    Bluelines speed no GPS-system can on the upper hemishpere measure Smiley

    8:10.921 is Kevin Estre's qualifying time in a 12C GT3 that earned him the pole at the 2014 Nurburgring 24-hour race. I think that it is still the lap record for the full 25,378-meter race course. 


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    Great pics, great summary, great cars...I think RC is right, owning both a GT3 RS and a 650 S Spider is a fantastic combination! 


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    I love your short hand summary. It gives me an accurate picture of the differences between cars.kiss


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