Car comparison

McLaren 600LT Spider 3.8 V8vsLotus 3-Eleven 430 3.5 V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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McLaren 600LT Spider

3.8 V8

600 hp3799 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2019-2021
VS

Lotus 3-Eleven

430 3.5 V6

436 hp3456 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2018-2018

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

McLaren 600LT Spider 3.8 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    2.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    324 km/h
    201 mph
  • Most powerful
    600 hp
    447 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    93/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMcLaren600LT Spider3.8 V8Lotus3-Eleven430 3.5 V6
Power
600hp447kW
436hp325kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,404kg3,095lb
920kg2,028lb
Top speed
324 km/h
201 mph
Unrestricted
305 km/h190 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
48.0s99% target: 321 km/h / 199 mph
Calculated
36.8s99% target: 302 km/h / 188 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
2.9s
3.2s
0-200 km/h
8.4s
8.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
2.8s
Calculated
3.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
16.3L/100 km14.4mpg US17.3mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
10.4s
Calculated
10.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
427hp/t319kW/t194hp/1000 lb
Calculated
474hp/t353kW/t215hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
442Nm/t295lb-ft/ton
Calculated
478Nm/t320lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
615km382mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
3,799cc232cu in
3,456cc211cu in
Length
4,604mm181in
-
Width
2,095mm82in
-
Height
1,196mm47in
-
Wheelbase
2,667mm105in
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
72L
48L
CO2 emissions
266g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

McLaren 600LT Spider 3.8 V8Lotus 3-Eleven 430 3.5 V6PowerTorque
  • McLaren 600LT Spider 3.8 V8: Power / Torque
  • Lotus 3-Eleven 430 3.5 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
McLaren600LT Spider3.8 V87,500 rpm5,500-6,500 rpm8,500 rpm
Lotus3-Eleven430 3.5 V67,000 rpm4,500 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMcLaren600LT Spider3.8 V8Lotus3-Eleven430 3.5 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.8 s
3.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
2.9 s
3.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
8.4 s
8.6 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
52.9 s
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Top speed
324 km/h
201 mph
Unrestricted
305 km/h190 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.8 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
4.6 s
4.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
6.8 s
7.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
8.8 s
9.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.4 s
10.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
223 km/h
139 mph
224 km/h
139 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren600LT Spider3.8 V8
600 hp
447 kW
Lotus3-Eleven430 3.5 V6
436 hp
325 kW

McLaren 600LT Spider 3.8 V8 has 164 hp more than Lotus 3-Eleven 430 3.5 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Lotus 3-Eleven 430 3.5 V6 and McLaren 600LT Spider 3.8 V8: 164 hp (122 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren600LT Spider3.8 V8
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Lotus3-Eleven430 3.5 V6
440 Nm
325 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren600LT Spider3.8 V8
1,404 kg
3,095 lb
Lotus3-Eleven430 3.5 V6
920 kg
2,028 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren600LT Spider3.8 V8
324 km/h
201 mph
Lotus3-Eleven430 3.5 V6
Unrestricted
305 km/h190 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren600LT Spider3.8 V82.9 s
Lotus3-Eleven430 3.5 V63.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between McLaren 600LT Spider 3.8 V8 and Lotus 3-Eleven 430 3.5 V6: 0.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren600LT Spider3.8 V8
427 hp/t
319 kW/t
2.3 kg/hp
Lotus3-Eleven430 3.5 V6
474 hp/t
353 kW/t
2.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
McLaren600LT Spider3.8 V8
600 hp
447 kW
2.9 s
324 km/h
201 mph
Lotus3-Eleven430 3.5 V6
436 hp
325 kW
3.2 s
Unrestricted
305 km/h190 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
McLaren600LT Spider3.8 V8
Power
600 hp
447 kW
0-100 km/h2.9 s
Top speed
324 km/h
201 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,604 mm
181.3 in
Height
1,196 mm
47.1 in
Lotus3-Eleven430 3.5 V6
Power
436 hp
325 kW
0-100 km/h3.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
305 km/h190 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMcLaren600LT Spider3.8 V8Lotus3-Eleven430 3.5 V6
Power
600 hp
447 kW
436 hp
325 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
2.9 s
3.2 s
Top speed
324 km/h
201 mph
Unrestricted
305 km/h190 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Lightness
1,404 kg
3,095 lb
920 kg
2,028 lb
Fuel consumption
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,604 mm
181.3 in
Height
1,196 mm
47.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-
Range score
615 km
382 mi
-
CO2 score
266 g/km
-
Power-to-weight score
427 hp/t
319 kW/t
2.3 kg/hp
474 hp/t
353 kW/t
2.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMcLaren 600LT Spider 3.8 V8
Consumption11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

McLaren 600LT Spider 3.8 V8

  • Has 164 hp more
  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 19 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Heaviest

Lotus 3-Eleven 430 3.5 V6

  • Is 484 kg lighter
  • Has 47 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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