Car comparison

McLaren 570S Spider 3.8 V8vsLotus 3-Eleven Race 3.5 V6

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

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McLaren 570S Spider

3.8 V8

570 hp3799 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2017-2021
VS

Lotus 3-Eleven

Race 3.5 V6

466 hp3456 ccGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedRoadster2016-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

McLaren 570S Spider 3.8 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    328 km/h
    204 mph
  • Most powerful
    570 hp
    425 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    91/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100

Lotus 3-Eleven Race 3.5 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.0 s
  • Lightest
    890 kg
    1,962 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    524 hp/t
    390 kW/t
    1.9 kg/hp
  • Best practicality score
    29/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMcLaren570S Spider3.8 V8Lotus3-ElevenRace 3.5 V6
Power
570hp425kW
466hp347kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
410Nm302lb-ft
Curb weight
1,498kg3,303lb
890kg1,962lb
Top speed
328 km/h
204 mph
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
60.1s99% target: 325 km/h / 202 mph
Calculated
34.1s99% target: 307 km/h / 191 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.2s
3.0s
0-200 km/h
9.6s
7.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.1s
Calculated
2.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
17.2L/100 km13.7mpg US16.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
10.9s
Calculated
10.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
381hp/t284kW/t173hp/1000 lb
Calculated
524hp/t390kW/t237hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
401Nm/t268lb-ft/ton
Calculated
461Nm/t308lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
3,799cc232cu in
3,456cc211cu in
Length
4,530mm178in
-
Width
1,930mm76in
-
Height
1,202mm47in
-
Wheelbase
2,670mm105in
-
Front track
1,673mm66in
-
Rear track
1,618mm64in
-
Trunk volume
202L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank-
70L
CO2 emissions
249g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

McLaren 570S Spider 3.8 V8Lotus 3-Eleven Race 3.5 V6PowerTorque
  • McLaren 570S Spider 3.8 V8: Power / Torque
  • Lotus 3-Eleven Race 3.5 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
McLaren570S Spider3.8 V87,500 rpm5,000-6,500 rpm8,500 rpm
Lotus3-ElevenRace 3.5 V67,000 rpm3,000 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMcLaren570S Spider3.8 V8Lotus3-ElevenRace 3.5 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.1 s
2.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.2 s
3.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.6 s
7.9 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
50.8 s
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Top speed
328 km/h
204 mph
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 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
4.8 s
4.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.1 s
6.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.2 s
8.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.9 s
10.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
213 km/h
133 mph
231 km/h
144 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren570S Spider3.8 V8
570 hp
425 kW
Lotus3-ElevenRace 3.5 V6
466 hp
347 kW

McLaren 570S Spider 3.8 V8 has 104 hp more than Lotus 3-Eleven Race 3.5 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Lotus 3-Eleven Race 3.5 V6 and McLaren 570S Spider 3.8 V8: 104 hp (78 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren570S Spider3.8 V8
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Lotus3-ElevenRace 3.5 V6
410 Nm
302 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren570S Spider3.8 V8
1,498 kg
3,303 lb
Lotus3-ElevenRace 3.5 V6
890 kg
1,962 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren570S Spider3.8 V8
328 km/h
204 mph
Lotus3-ElevenRace 3.5 V6
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 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
McLaren570S Spider3.8 V83.2 s
Lotus3-ElevenRace 3.5 V63.0 s

Although McLaren 570S Spider 3.8 V8 has more power, Lotus 3-Eleven Race 3.5 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus 3-Eleven Race 3.5 V6 and McLaren 570S Spider 3.8 V8: 0.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren570S Spider3.8 V8
381 hp/t
284 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
Lotus3-ElevenRace 3.5 V6
524 hp/t
390 kW/t
1.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
McLaren570S Spider3.8 V8
570 hp
425 kW
3.2 s
328 km/h
204 mph
Lotus3-ElevenRace 3.5 V6
466 hp
347 kW
3.0 s
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 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
McLaren570S Spider3.8 V8
Power
570 hp
425 kW
0-100 km/h3.2 s
Top speed
328 km/h
204 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
202 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,530 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,202 mm
47.3 in
Lotus3-ElevenRace 3.5 V6
Power
466 hp
347 kW
0-100 km/h3.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMcLaren570S Spider3.8 V8Lotus3-ElevenRace 3.5 V6
Power
570 hp
425 kW
466 hp
347 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.2 s
3.0 s
Top speed
328 km/h
204 mph
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Lightness
1,498 kg
3,303 lb
890 kg
1,962 lb
Fuel consumption
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
202 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,530 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,202 mm
47.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-
CO2 score
249 g/km
-
Trunk score
202 L
7.1 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
381 hp/t
284 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
524 hp/t
390 kW/t
1.9 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 570S Spider 3.8 V8
Consumption10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,809 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

McLaren 570S Spider 3.8 V8

  • Has 104 hp more
  • Has 190 Nm more
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Lotus 3-Eleven Race 3.5 V6

  • Is 608 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 143 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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