Based on the 570S GT4’s single-piece carbon fibre Monocell II chassis, the 620R is lighter than any other mainstream Sports Series model. Its motorsport DNA is further enhanced by the adoption of the GT4’s adjustable aerodynamic elements, race-derived suspension components, and a powertrain recalibration that increases power output to the 620PS (610bhp), which gives the car its name.
“The McLaren 620R is a limited edition, superlight coupe that is the perfect choice for an enthusiast wanting an authentic motorsport driving sensation – and performance to match – on both track and road” – Mike Flewitt CEO, McLaren Automotive
Performance will naturally be formidable—0-100km/h (0-62mph) in just 2.9 seconds—but the 620R is primarily set up as a road car capable of posting phenomenal lap times. You can see this in the incredible attention to the specification details. Stiffer powertrain mounts are deployed to reduce inertia under high load, the 7-speed SSG gearbox offers McLaren’s Inertia Push technology for super-fast shift times, while the GT4’s manually adjustable dampers offer 32 clicks of adjustment at each corner (and weigh 6kg less than regular dampers).
The lightweight motorsport suspension features aluminum wishbones and stiffer anti-roll bars. This, combined with McLaren’s latest lightweight braking system featuring a McLaren Senna-derived brake booster, makes the 620R a scalpel-sharp performer on the road or track. The car also offers a choice of Pirelli performance tires to suit either of those environments – the standard P Zero Trofeo R semi-slick or the optional, track-only full slick. The latter, specially developed for McLaren by Pirelli’s Motorsport team, offers an 8% larger contact patch with the track surface, bringing lap times down even further.
This is the first time a road-legal car with 19-inch front wheels and 20-inch rears has been engineered to run on slicks without the need for additional mechanical adjustment.
