McLaren blends two insane supercars to form all-new 650S

There's something irresistibly charming about an automaker that caters only to those with an incessant appetite for the ultimate lap time; an automaker who's sole ambition is to beat Ferrari and Lamborghini at everything they do. That's McLaren. The British manufacturer, famous for its exploits in Formula One, continues to expand its offerings, debuting the new 650S supercar ahead of its Geneva reveal.

The 650S lands below the sold-out P1 and above the brand's prominent 12C. On the surface it appears to be a 12C featuring the same twin-turbo V-8, only boosted to 641 hp, and the P1's more evocative front fascia — previewing McLaren's new "family design language."

Beyond the massaged motor, the car produces 24 percent more downforce at 150 mph, thanks to plenty of minor aerodynamic changes like an integrated front splitter and a three-piece rear bumper. The active aero system that arrives on both the 12C and P1 has been tweaked, only deploying the Airbrake when the system deems necessary, not simply when you hit the brake as it does on the 12C.