Sports Series Coupe v Spider

[BobM]

Although most seem to comment that there's no disadvantage having a Spider over a Coupe given the rigidity of the carbon tub, apart from the obvious price difference, I've seen a couple of mentions of losing a bit of cabin space. I'm 6' 5" and generally need all the leg and head room I can get. I did drive a 570S Spider a couple of years ago, and don't recall it being cramped for me.

I'm probably leaning towards a 600LT, and presume the cabin/roof is identical to the 570S. I really don't want the Senna seats, but I suspect the P1 carbon seats would give me more room than the heated/electric sports seats?

Any lanky owners able to comment?

[DRZ]

My recollection, which might not be exactly correct, is that there's little to no legroom difference between the two (unlike say a Huracan where there is a huge difference between them). The Spider has less headroom with the roof up than the coupe - I am only 6ft but I have the torso of a 6'4" man so I'm sensitive to seat-to-roof height more than most.

I think you'll probably be fine in either but you might struggle with a helmet on (as I do). The more buckety the seat the lower you sit so that will also make a difference.

[fridaypassion]

There is a reduction in headroom although its not by much. I went through a very big testing session when buying my 600LT as I always struggle getting in cars with my Helmet on (ooer Missus!) I needed the P1 seats but fitted in either the coupe or Spider with P1s. I didn't try the helmet with Sennas as I had already ruled them out but I would imagine of anything they would be lower still than the P1. The worst combination was comfort seats and the Spider.

[TallMark]

I'm around 6'6" / 6'7" and learnt the following whilst looking about:

- I'm ok in a 570s coupe provided it has the manual seats. This is what I ended up buying. These sit you a little lower than the the electric ones. Buckets are lower still but are too tight and generally uncomfortable for me.

- I can't fit in a 570s comfortably. When the roof is on, its a bit tight for headroom (NB did not manage to find a manual seat to try, but did try with bucket seats). When the roof is off the wind was blasting against my forehead (as opposed to ruffling my hair)

- 720s is a bit better but I haven't found one with manual seats to try yet

[fridaypassion]

Pretty sure the passenger compartment is the same on all the cars isn't it?

[Davyt]

Not sure these cars were designed with the taller person in mind, I’m 5 8” so will probably need a booster seat with a Senna

[BobM]

Thanks all, that's helpful, although it's obvious I'll need to go and try some out. At least the Spider doesn't seem to be a complete no no.

TallMark said:

- I'm ok in a 570s coupe provided it has the manual seats. This is what I ended up buying. These sit you a little lower than the the electric ones. Buckets are lower still but are too tight and generally uncomfortable for me.

- I can't fit in a 570s comfortably. When the roof is on, its a bit tight for headroom (NB did not manage to find a manual seat to try, but did try with bucket seats). When the roof is off the wind was blasting against my forehead (as opposed to ruffling my hair)

- 720s is a bit better but I haven't found one with manual seats to try yet

My recollection of driving the 570S Spider was that my head felt like it was in an OK position, although I only drove it with the roof down - I didn't feel terribly wind blasted and didn't find the upper screen frame was in my eyeline, which it is in some cars. And that had the sports seats I think. I've got a 36" inside leg so my body isn't all that long. I'm fine in my Cayman GT4 with a helmet on.

I've ruled out a 720S as it won't fit through my garage door with the mirrors extended.

[supersport]

I’m 6ft 4 and had no problem with the 720s spyder, thought it was very roomy.

I seem to recollect 570 being ok too, but have only sat in one.

Considered a 600lt spyder and that seemed ok. I have a recollection of the coupe being tight.

Where Mclarens really win is passenger leg room. There’s loads for us tallies

[Swift93]

I'm 6'1" and had a 570 spider for two years, loved the car and found it to be very roomy. Now have a 720 spider for a year and it seems to have plenty of room. Mine has the glass roof...not sure if that adds headroom. I've never been in a coupe for comparison.