RE: 911 Turbo S Cabriolet vs. McLaren 600LT Spider

RE: 911 Turbo S Cabriolet vs. McLaren 600LT Spider

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FN2TypeR

7,091 posts

93 months

Saturday 4th July 2020
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This seems like an odd comparison, but it was a good read with decent photos regardless.

I'd take the McLaren out of these two, but I wouldn't blame anyone for taking the Porsche instead, there's no losers here, IMO.

re33

269 posts

164 months

Saturday 4th July 2020
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Good article, the turbo is meant to be a supercar so dont think it's that strange a comparison. Would have to be McLaren for for me though.

IMI A

9,410 posts

201 months

Saturday 4th July 2020
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LindsayMac said:
Both wonderful cars, Mclaren would appear to be a clear winner and I have a Porsche history. Only problem with a Mclaren car is Mclaren. Pity really.
+1

smilo996

2,787 posts

170 months

Saturday 4th July 2020
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One is a sports car the other if for people who like the idea of a sports car but want a fast open top Golf.
Porsche have really outdone themselves on the looks front again. It looks enormous. That arse.
The interior, compared to the McLaren is a mess but all importantly, has it still got the divorce seats?
The Porschar, soon to be cluttering up parking spots in Chelsea.
McLaren every time, it even looks the part with some excellent details.

BVB

1,102 posts

153 months

Sunday 5th July 2020
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Which MK of the MP4-12C is this one?

issabendeck1

9 posts

149 months

Sunday 5th July 2020
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i take the porsche over the mclaren ay time mclaren has no history on street cars too new to the street game its 4 liter flat plane crank engine may reve faster than anything due to that and that its a nissan race engine from the 90s based on mclaren dont even makes its own engines too expencive too for its time on the streets the company based its prices inthe rich racing history that brusemclaren gave it on its time so if its a race engine homologated for the street osvery light dast and high reving flat plane crank tjat is a bit easier with turbos it vibrates much more giving of course that racing feel but very brittle engine again great for race cars problematic els where thats why the porsche earns my heart even its alitte slower in straight line so porsche any time

amare32

2,417 posts

223 months

Sunday 5th July 2020
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I would just settle with a 991.2 GT3 for weekend fun and a C Class convertible for relaxed top down cruising.

TyrannosauRoss Lex

35,071 posts

212 months

Sunday 5th July 2020
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BVB said:
Which MK of the MP4-12C is this one?
It's not, it's a model below the super series.

It's the same, except for the different carbon tub, heavily modified engine, totally different suspension set up (it's more "traditional" on this car), different body panels, wheels, brakes, interior etc. But yeah, apart from those minor things, it's the same.

anonymous-user

54 months

Sunday 5th July 2020
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There's a certain irony in the McLaren being sold and described as the pure driver's car, then adorned with £30k of unnecessary cosmetic bling.

bcr5784

7,109 posts

145 months

Sunday 5th July 2020
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RonaldMcDonaldAteMyCat said:
There's a certain irony in the McLaren being sold and described as the pure driver's car, then adorned with £30k of unnecessary cosmetic bling.
True but the same can be said of Ferrari Porsche etc etc

anonymous-user

54 months

Sunday 5th July 2020
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Absolutely. I can't get my head around the obsession with cosmetic carbon bits and paying huge amounts to fit them. They don't do anything functional or improve other than the cosmetic (and even then that's in the eye of the beholder).

sidesauce

2,475 posts

218 months

Sunday 5th July 2020
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Just saw the new carwow video drag race between a Porsche Taycan Turbo S and a 911 Turbo S - 0-60 in 2.4sec and 1/4 mile in 10.2sec is simply insane on a road car with road tyres (to me at least)!

TyrannosauRoss Lex

35,071 posts

212 months

Sunday 5th July 2020
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RonaldMcDonaldAteMyCat said:
Absolutely. I can't get my head around the obsession with cosmetic carbon bits and paying huge amounts to fit them. They don't do anything functional or improve other than the cosmetic (and even then that's in the eye of the beholder).
Probably because some people like the aesthetics of them, and some people like the way their car looks. To some people the additional cost isn't too much of an issue, and those people spec the carbon bits. I can't say I'm a huge fan of them, but I think it's fairly easy to understand them. You even said beauty is in the eye of the beholder, yet can't get your head around it because you don't like the look or the cost.....?

KGP04

20 posts

55 months

Sunday 5th July 2020
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Will we ever get a review of cars that are bone stock with no options? Not ones that have the price of another car just in options?

anonymous-user

54 months

Sunday 5th July 2020
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TyrannosauRoss Lex said:
Probably because some people like the aesthetics of them, and some people like the way their car looks. To some people the additional cost isn't too much of an issue, and those people spec the carbon bits. I can't say I'm a huge fan of them, but I think it's fairly easy to understand them. You even said beauty is in the eye of the beholder, yet can't get your head around it because you don't like the look or the cost.....?
I can't get MY head around it. Would I add 10% to the cost of my car on cosmetic bits? Nope. Will others? Of course!

EdT

5,102 posts

284 months

Sunday 5th July 2020
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Macs now look properly awesome...but for me the rear isn't quite there yet. I think with this price tag.. they could closer follow the P1's rear lights styling .. Which was fantastic

Edited by EdT on Sunday 5th July 10:30

WilliamWaiver

439 posts

45 months

Sunday 5th July 2020
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One is a german sports car and the other is a british supercar. Not sure its a fair comparison TBH.
That said Its really a no brainer as far as I'm concerned and even more so when you add in that the McLaren can be bought used with delivery mileage cheaper than the porsche

Ho Lee Kau

2,278 posts

125 months

Sunday 5th July 2020
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300kg difference, hmmm...

I go for the Porsche, each and every time. Thanks.

Beefy59

36 posts

117 months

Sunday 5th July 2020
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Yes but...
In the flesh the 911 is much better than the photos suggest.

And the McLaren - any McLaren - says you're a bit left-field, while the 911 - almost any 911 - simply says you've made it...

redback911

2,717 posts

266 months

Sunday 5th July 2020
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If you want a "drivers car" and feel the tickle of excitement along your spine when you open the garage door, then the 600LT every-time. However, you can track the TT, drive to South of France, and commute daily, back-to-back, without worrying about reliability. The TT will depreciate far more slowly than the Mac. I'd warrant the TThas the edge on safety and daily running costs, its probably cheaper to insure as well.

Bottom line, the 600LT is a great car, but if you make decisions with your head you would choose the TT between these two.