(February 27, 2014) LONDON — As the first example of the McLaren 650S rolled off the assembly line at the state-of-the-art McLaren Production Centre in Working, England, McLaren Automotive has released performance numbers and confirmed pricing ahead of the global debut at the Geneva Motor Show.

The latest addition to the McLaren range accelerates to 62 mph from rest in just 3.0 seconds, and can reach 124 mph in just 8.4 seconds. The standing quarter mile takes 10.5 seconds, and top speed is 207 mph.

This performance puts the latest model from McLaren a full second quicker than the iconic McLaren F1 road car to 124 mph, and 0.6 second faster over the standing quarter mile, underlining its performance focus. This represents a sprint time to 124 mph more than half a second quicker than the rapid 12C, which continues in production.

Optimized aerodynamics ensure that the performance of the McLaren 650S is accessible and increases driver engagement. Enhanced handling, high-speed balance and steering turn-in result from improved levels of downforce. "Driving excitement is at the absolute heart of the McLaren 650S," explains Mike Flewitt, chief executive officer, McLaren Automotive. "Of course the performance figures are important, and they help boost excitement. But they’re only part of the story. This is a car that’s about feel as well as measurement."

Despite these impressive performance numbers, more akin to a stripped out road racer, the McLaren 650S boasts a high level of luxury specification. Carbon ceramic brakes sit behind unique "650" lightweight alloy wheels shod with Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires, IRIS satellite navigation with Bluetooth telephony, DAB digital radio in Europe (SIRIUS satellite radio in North America), wireless tethering, audio streaming and voice control are all fitted as standard, and the cabin is trimmed in Alcantara.

Enhanced levels of optional specification are also offered, including fixed-back carbon racing seats, based on the lightweight design found in the McLaren P1, an electric steering column adjustment assists ingress and egress, a rear parking camera and extended carbon fibre throughout the interior.

"The McLaren 650S represents 50 years of road and racing car know-how," comments Mike Flewitt. "Everything we’ve learnt from the 12C and the McLaren P1™ has gone into this car, creating a car with the widest breadth of capabilities of any production supercar. It’s also a new benchmark in pure driving excitement."