McLaren 650S Spider: An Open-Top Time Machine

What happens when you have an automaker that learns about going fast by winning races on one of the world's greatest stages? You wind up with truly superior road-going cars, and you're obviously talking about McLaren.
It's been decades since the McLaren F1 rocked our minds, yet we still speak of that ultra-speed machine to this day. McLaren has been hard at work creating cars for a new generation of go-fast well-heeled enthusiasts, however, and the 650S Spider is proof positive of that.
The McLaren 650S Spider is the fastest, greatest handling vehicle we've tested in the Hooniverse. It's not even the fastest, greatest handling vehicle that McLaren makes... and that thought warps our mind, yet makes us smile.
Racing knowledge and technology can certainly come together to produce tremendous sports cars, and exotic experiences. The experience of the 650S is one we won't soon forget...
It's an open-top time machine that warps the world around you.
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[@ThatPKayGuy]

That design is the Mclaren Technology Centre.

[@TheHooniverse]

yep! - JG

[@edrperformance]

Love my 650s! I had 12c first and loved it but the 650s with updates & spider just make it even better.

[@BrendanMacWade]

Respect from the motorcyclist. Damn right!

[@kevin52555]

You're clearly more comfortable in front of the camera than all your previous videos. I mean that as a compliment! Love the site, keep up the good work. "The Fun Zone"... Love it!

[@TheHooniverse]

the car brought it out... - JG

[@nickallenray]

Fantastic video, you guys really don't get enough recognition. Keep doing what you're doing!!

[@TheHooniverse]

nickallenray thanks! Yeah, we're inching closer to that 10k sub mark - which is a good milestone - JG

[@nickallenray]

Very much so. I believe things will accelerate much faster once the site and channel starts to get in the eye of internet car people more.

[@2009hobbes]

@thehooniverse great video as usual, and boy did you look like you were enjoying that one!

[@TheHooniverse]

2009hobbes car was incredible... -JG

[@bentaylor1220]

Logo on the iris home button is a birds eye view of the Mclaren factory in Woking England. One part is the building, the other is the lake in front of the building

[@RealtimeReviews613]

Another amazing vid! Keep it up bro

[@ianstuver1771]

That design on the home button stands for Pepsi....

[@shobin05]

Yes! i love your reviews!!

[@BRAINFxck10]

That Volcano Red is the best color for this car

[@dallycurtis4532]

"There's a knob down here with P on it..." Dude....was that planned? Cause me waking up my girl from my belly laugh wasnt...haha awesome video

[@mobiuspenguin]

Glad this thing isn't powered by a Honda :D haha jokes. I know before the fracas, JC tested the 12C spider, and he noted having the top down changed how the, well, going back to the latest podcast, soul of the car felt. Did you feel that too? Excellent review Mr. Glucker as always

[@TheHooniverse]

top up or down, this car is nothing but soul... a finely tuned soul, but it's got it -JG

[@svtman93]

This was definitely one of the best cars i've driven! insanely fast in a straight line!! Does anyone know the name of the song in the video by the way?

[@kenkordcool]

The button is the design of the McLaren factory and HQ.

[@TheJ387]

Highway 74... That's my home track... errr... Road :)

[@milanpatel9050]

The button is the mclaren technology center building and the water

[@silintkiller911]

I'm not 100% sure but is the home button an outline of the factory, the lake and the ring road around it?

[@TopherIsDaMan]

Yes it is :D

[@michaellui74]

great review. can you tell me if Mclaren are reliable or are they always in the shop??

[@DinasGarage]

@thehooniverse cool video! No more sponsors? Dollar shave club?

[@LamboRambo_]

Haha lol

[@TheHooniverse]

That was a six month deal. Very happy to have had their support

[@OldGuardMcDowell]

The Hooniverse I signed up for DSC through you guys. Hope it helped!

[@shum3473]

the button is the shape of the factory

[@seriousalti]

Amazing!

[@MrDD321]

the button is the ring road around the factory

[@spencer19811]

I didn't know that but 10 points! Makes sense being called "home."

[@youngdumak]

I want a car that has a "launch" button....this is my dream.

[@sirmoros8951]

Build your own one then

[@tvanb]

you should try uploading in 60fps !

[@TheHooniverse]

I've thought about it, but I kind of like 24fps. Maybe we'll try one at 60 soon though...

[@tvanb]

The Hooniverse what are the upsides to 24 vs 60?

[@TheHooniverse]

Torrey B 60fps looks more real, if that makes any sense. 24fps looks a bit more cinematic.

[@tvanb]

Gotcha

[@zAutobahnDriver]

The Hooniverse or you could just leave it as is; 60 fps looks horrible.

[@Johandyman]

whats the music?

[@alexanderthyrrestrup6184]

Home bottom= mclaren factory

[@andrewboulden3725]

It's a time capsule

[@GT6SuzukaTimeTrials]

5:42 were you recording with VHS? lol

[@soominlee7127]

What Colours?

[@2011FordMustangGTCS]

Just a suggestion. Do voice over to get rid of the large amount of 'ums'

[@TheHooniverse]

nah I like the brain dump method...

[@conner.9262]

Pity when driving such a fast car your camera should be pointing out in front of the car so us viewers can EXPERIENCE the speed instead of looking at you talking about the speed …… perhaps next time ???

[@Frankmejor]

The "home" button's symbol is the shape of the "Mclaren technology center" their HQ building ... Its only common sense lol And lewis hamilton doesn't race for Mclaren anymore his last season with them was 2013 which was before the 650s went into production... Kinda weird if they modeled this car's steering wheel after a Mercedes driver.

[@jasgts]

frank rs - the shape of the steering wheel was originally developed for the MP4-12C when Lewis and Jensen were their drivers. Owners liked the shape of the wheel so much the design has remained. What is even remotely weird about that?

[@banddude121]

"...developed by a company that is so focused on winning races." They are more so focused on finishing one first...

[@TheHooniverse]

I'd say their overall numbers speak pretty well as to what they're capable of...

[@banddude121]

The Hooniverse They just need to get the engine up to spec and all will be good.

[@stevielowe2853]

The Hooniverse absolutely correct . It's all jealousy

[@stevielowe2853]

Porsche Curves the engine is sweet

[@banddude121]

Stephen Lowe So sweet that they qualified P17 and P18 and finished in those places. McLaren isn't close to being any good. Even Manor finished above them and they have only run 1 race.

[@UplandAndOverland]

ying and yang like their hq?

[@andrewbenzer8516]

Laughing my ass off @ Oingo Boingo.

[@TheHooniverse]

***** my work is done here... -JG

[@fabiano6793]

♡♡♡♡♡♡♡

[@001bigtuna]

your fkn funny

[@vonrichthofen5734]

McLaren road cars are awesome, but ever since McLaren has decided to become a car manufacturer, they suck at racing. Ferrari always managed to do both. But then again, McLaren isnt Ferrari, it's just McLaren.