In detail: the New McLaren 720s - While James was shooting the video of the new 720S in the studio, I wielded a stills camera to take a few photos. - The shape looks beautifully fluid and the lack of overt side intakes means it looks longer and lither than its predecessors - The eye socket-resembling headlights are very striking and quite menacing (in that same way that the sockets in a skull are). They allow air to pass freely into the low-temperature radiators. - The 720S is said to be 10 per cent lighter. There is a new Proactive Chassis Control II, too. Driving modes are now split into Comfort (instead of Normal), Sport and Track, mirroring its even wider breadth of ability. - The very clean-looking flanks - I love that the lettering on the callipers is slightly raised. - The name may not be the most catchy, but there is no arguing with what it represents (720PS or 710bhp). Torque is up to 568lb ft (770NM) - A clearer view of the double skin doors that channel the air into the high temperature radiators at the rear of the car - James and Becci working hard. - The new dihedral doors open 155mm closer to the car, making tight parking spaces more feasible. - It's probably just the black roof, but I think there is something of the original NSX about the long low profile. - The air brake can deploy in under half a second. - The 720S generates 50 percent more downforce than its predecessor, yet the aero efficiency has doubled. - The rear is very low, much like the P1. It's my favourite angle of the car and I love the way the enormous wing blends into the curves. - The new Pirelli PZero tyres are said to be as tenacious as the old Trofeos. Test drivers have reported being a gear higher on some corners than in the 675LT. - Thin rear lights follow the design theme started by the Sports Series cars (570S et al) - The sound from the exhausts in Track mode is much angrier than the old 650S. In my opinion it needed to be. I hope it's got something approaching the 675LT's aggression on up-changes too. - New cockpit is more driver-focussed. - Lots of photos, I know, but I figured the more angles the better. - That low rear deck. - The M840T engine (replacing the old M838T engine) has been set lower down. It's like looking into a volcano when it's lit up. - A rear view of the double skin doors with the air intake channel. - The quality in the cabin is now much better, with metal where there used to be plastic. - The information on this screen can be 'swept up' to the main instrument binnacle. Hopefully it's all rather more intuitive than the old Iris system. - The instrument screen in its full view... - ...and tucked away in its minimal view for greater visibility and fewer distractions. - One of my favourite things about the original 12C was the incredible view out and that is only likely to have improved in this new car. - The carbon fibre on the A-pillars (all part of the Monocage II) can be left visible if owners wish. - Woking, to be specific. - The visibility afforded by the new cockpit with its thin C-pillars really is quite remarkable. - 0-62mph in 2.9sec
0-124mph in 7.8sec
0-186mph in 21.4sec
213mph Vmax
10.3sec standing quarter - The twin-turbo V8 has had its swept volume increased to 4.0 litres, with the stroke increasing by 3.6mm. - All photos were taken with a Lumix GX80 and fixed HO25 lens. Take a look through our exclusive photos of the first car in McLaren's new Super Series line
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The problem with the McLaren line-up is that every time they launch a new car all the previous ones seam instantly meaningless
love how it seems to focus on the driver. I do want to know what is like on the roads.
Aaaaaaaaaaaaand now I want one
This car looks like the future, but not in any contrived or overwrought way. I haven't been the biggest fan of their previous modern cars (675 LT not withstanding), but this is genuinely beautiful in the most fascinating way.
I'm with you, this is a beautiful progression of form and very avant garde in a way that will age well.
Looks cool from every angle but the front.
Those lights look absolutely shite. 😒
From a company that makes the gorgeous 675LT and P1. I think Macca have dropped a right clanger on the styling of the 720.