McLaren 720S
2022 (72) V8 2dr SSG Auto
McLaren 720S
2018 V8 2dr SSG Auto
High Spec, Carbon Packs 1and2
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McLaren 720S is among the few cars that made it to the thin list of supercars suited for daily use. It's easy to drive and comfortable but barely conceals its powerful capability and performance. The 720S marked the beginning of a new generation of supercars from McLaren and proved that power and practicality could coexist. If you're looking for a supercar that you can still drive daily, then the McLaren 720S is for you.
The McLaren 720S belongs to the Super Series range. It's the second model in McLaren's top supercar line-up, which also includes the 765LT and the McLaren Spider. The 720S is the McLaren 650S' successor and received its badge after the 720 PS metric power output produced by its mid-mounted twin-turbo V8 engine. The 720S design styling was inspired by the great white shark, one of the most powerful and fastest apex sea-beast predators. The 720S wouldn't be complete without its McLaren-limited flair, coming in the form of 90 degree rotatable twin-hinged dihedral doors that sweep both forward and up. The McLaren 720S packs a 7110 HP 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 that reaches 62 mph in only 2.8 seconds from rest and hits a top speed of 212 mph.
McLaren offers the 720S in 3 different trim levels, but they're essentially just optional package upgrades. The entry-level 720S is the standard trim. The basic 720S is followed by the mid-range McLaren 720S Luxury and the top-range 720S Performance trim packages. All versions are customisable through the McLaren Special Operations Service. Standard features you'll get across the 720S range include:
The McLaren 720S also comes with several performance enhancement features as a standard, such as McLaren's brake steer system and variable drift control instead of mLSD, the more traditional form of a mechanical limited-slip differential. The 720S Luxury trim specification adds a range of standard luxury equipment, including:
Go for the McLaren 720S Performance trim spec if you want the fastest 720S variant. Although it lacks the Nappa leather and heated seats in the 720S Luxury, it comes with ambient lighting and lots of carbon fibre trim, which gives it a much bolder look. Besides, for a car that puts a premium on performance and speed, adding a bit of aggressiveness to your 720S is certainly worthwhile.
It's a driving mode system that replaced the anti-roll bars and traditional dampers in the previous series of McLaren Super Series. It enables you to switch through Normal, Sport and Track modes to adjust the suspension stiffness and roll response depending on the road conditions. In the Normal mode, the suspensions are at their best, absorbing bumps and surface irregularities with more finesse than most GT-branded cars. Shifting to the Sport mode stiffens the suspension and offers a more planted driving.
The limited-production Ferrari 488 comes with a 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8, making it a fraction smaller than the 4.0-litre engine in the McLaren 720S. Still, the 488 manages to produce 1 HP more than the 710 HP McLaren 720S. However, the McLaren completes the 0-62 mph sprint in 2.8 seconds, marginally outperforming the Ferrari outfit's 3.0 seconds. On top speed, the 720S again beats the 488 but with only 1 mph at 212 mph. Given how marginal these performance differences are, the choice between these 2 rivals usually comes down to brand preference rather than performance.
As part of the new era revolution of McLaren, the 720S does come with an infotainment system. It includes a large and intuitive portrait touchscreen on the dashboard's centre, taken from BMW's iDrive system. It also includes a high-quality audio system, a track telemetry system for downloading car data, a sat-nav system, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity.
McLaren broke the confining cabin setup that has become the norm for supercars by providing the 720S with a spacious cabin. The centre console provides sufficient room for phones, and you'll also find a parcel shelf behind the seats. In addition, even tall passengers will find the 720S pretty comfortable.
The McLaren 720S has 2 boots: one in the front and another in the back. The nose bay has a capacity of 50 litres, while the rear has a 210-litre capacity. Even though McLaren can carry a couple of luggage bags, you would be doing the supercar a major disservice if you use it to haul bulky goods.
The McLaren 720s has the MonoCage II core structure and comprises a carbon fibre chassis. The MonoCage II structure combines the body-tub and roof into a single unit, allows for larger door cutouts and improves visibility for drivers. It also makes the car incredibly durable and strong against impacts. Besides the robust frame, you'll only get parking sensors and parking cameras fitted standard on the McLaren 720S. There are no active safety tech features, such as blind-spot monitoring and lane-keep assistance. As with all supercars, the Euro NCAP has never crash-tested the McLaren 720S, so no official safety rating is available.
