McLaren's Super Series Unleashes the 720S
The British imprint unveils the successor to the 650S.
McLaren’s Super Series is making its long awaited return with one of the British imprint’s most incredible hypercars to date: the 720S. Billed as the manufacturer’s very first second-generation vehicle, the 720S — unveiled today at the Geneva Motor Show — eschews the MP4-12C inspiration of its predecessors in favor of a bevy of upgrades, 90% of which are considered to be “all-new” by McLaren.
Design-wise, the 720S is a clear followup to the 650S, but offers a number of subtle improvements, including the likes of a carbon fiber superstructure and, as WIRED notes, modified doors and roof cut-outs that make the car much easier to get in and out of.
Performance is what truly matters, though, and the 720S improves on its predecessor in every way. A brand new 4-liter twin turbocharged V8 offers 710 horsepower and 568 lb-ft of torque and, coupled with a weight reduction compared to the 650S, offers acceleration from 0 to 62 mph in 2.9 seconds and from 0 to 124 mph and 0 to 186 mph in just 7.8 seconds and 21.4 seconds, respectively. And the top speed? A whopping 212 mph.
Get up close and personal with the vehicle over at McLaren’s website and stay tuned for info on pricing and availability.
