McLaren 720S is currently one of the fastest cars in the world and comes as a successor to another sensational model 650S. The new model has been unleashed by the British car manufacturer to fend of fast supercars like Porsche 911 GT2 RS, Lamborghini Huracan Performante and the Ford GT. The 720S is incredibly fast, excellent steering control along with great high-speed balance. Priced at $285,000, the 720S is McLaren’s first in the supercars category. And certainly it has provided car enthusiasts with a model that defines speed with its own unique experience.
The 720S is nowhere similar to the 650S which was launched 5 years before and McLaren has been pretty much clear to come up with its own design and not to mimic any kind of functionality or design aspects from any of its competitors including Ferrari, Porsche or Lamborghini. Hence, the moment you take a look at the 720S you can feel the uniqueness in its design. The design exudes aerodynamics in each and every aspect and that is the reason that the vehicle can generate that much of amazing speed.
Design of the McLaren 720s
The McLaren 720S is specifically to offer incredible speed and the design of that vehicle reflects that objective. The leather seats, carbon fiber and the alcantara added in the car evokes a sporty look and also features a unique and stylish look. The bucket seats provides the driver with enough support and is perfectly ideal for long distance rides.
Data is served to the driver with the help of 2 digital monitors, where the LCD display comes with a tachometer info on the center surrounded by the telemetry, navigation and media information. When you go reverse, the entire screen is filled with a clear view of the rear view. The screen can also easily transform in to a vertical display to a horizontal orientation. The 720S comes with a uniquely designed center stack that consists of the ignition, drive, neutral and reverse buttons that are placed like descending. The steering wheel comes with a flat bottom and is covered with high-quality microfiber suede material that provides the needed grip even in high speeds.
The second digital monitor is placed above the ignition button and allows you to control all the entertainment and climate settings. The touch screen also comes with a scroll wheel along with a set of buttons. The 2 USB slots provides options for the customers to connect their smartphones. Bluetooth connectivity is also available. But the 720S doesn’t feature the Apple carplay or the Android Auto features.
Performance of the McLaren 720s
The specs for the McLaren 720S is pretty awesome as it just takes 27 seconds to reach 0-60 mph and comes with a top speed of a jaw-dropping 212 mph. the 4.0 liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine generates 710hp and 565 pound-feet of torque. It is extremely quick when compared with the Porsche GT2 or the Huracan Performante.
McLaren has certainly come up with a masterpiece with the 720S and since the vehicle is also not much expensive as the Ford GT or the Porsche GT2 RS, if you are really looking for a car with incredible speed with a unique design, then you can definitely go for this amazing McLaren experience.