The new McLaren 720S made its global debut today at the Geneva International Motor Show, introducing the second-generation of McLaren’s Super Series, the basis of what might be the future competition car for McLaren’s GT racing efforts.
Mike Flewitt, Chief Executive Officer, McLaren Automotive: “Super Series is the core of the McLaren business and personifies the blend of extreme performance, crafted luxury and unparalleled driver involvement that is the McLaren heartland. This is the first time we have replaced a product family and the new 720S is absolutely true to McLaren’s pioneering spirit in being a revolutionary leap forwards, both for our brand and the supercar segment.”
The unveiling of McLaren’s new supercar confirms both the 720S name and 720PS horsepower of the first model in the second-generation McLaren Super Series.
The new 720S is lighter, faster and even more dynamically capable than its McLaren 650S predecessor, with increased interior space and sophistication.
One of the key points in the design of the new Super Series is the absence of radiator intakes on the side of the car; this function is carried out instead by the unique ‘double-skin’ aerodynamic form of the dihedral doors, which channel air to the high-temperature radiators that cool the mid-mounted engine.
The new M480T engine powering the 720S continues the lineage of McLaren’s multiple-award-winning, twin-turbocharged V8 engine series. The 4.0-litre engine, which has 41% new part content compared to the 3.8-litre engine that continues to feature in the McLaren Sports Series, generates a maximum of 720PS and 770Nm of torque.
The architecture of the car is based around a new carbon fibre ‘tub’ and upper structure, the McLaren Monocage II. This technology delivers extreme strength and rigidity in a lightweight structure. A range of aluminium alloys are also used extensively in the chassis, as well as for some body panels wirth new suspension and chassis control tech.
The interior includes a revolutionary new McLaren Driver Interface, with a Folding Driver Display and Central Infotainment Screen.
The new McLaren 720S is now available to order from McLaren retailers priced from £208,600, with the first customers scheduled to receive their cars in May.
McLaren 720S Technical specification
Engine configuration M840T engine, 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8, 3,994cc
Drivetrain layout Longitudinal mid-engined, RWD
Power PS (bhp/kW @ rpm 720 (710/537) @ 7,500
Torque Nm (lbs ft) @ rpm 770 (568) @ 5,500
Transmission 7 Speed SSG
Suspension Independent adaptive dampers, dual wishbones, Proactive Chassis Control II (PCC II)
Brakes Carbon Ceramic Discs (F: 390mm R: 380mm)
Wheels (inches) Front: 9J x 19; Rear: 11J x 19
Tyres F: 245/35/R19 93Y (XL); R: 305/30/R20 103Y (XL)
Length, mm (inches) 4,543 (179)
Wheelbase, mm (inches) 2,670 (105)
Height, mm (inches) 1,196 (47)
Width, with mirrors, mm (inches) 2,161 (85)
Width, mirrors folded, mm (inches) 2,059 (81)
Width, without mirrors, mm (inches) 1,930 (76)
Lightest dry weight, kg (lbs) 1,283 (2,828.5)
DIN Kerb weight, kg (lbs) [fluids + 90% fuel] 1,419 (3,128)
Luggage capacity Front: 150l; Rear: 210l
Performance data*
ACCELERATION
0-60mph 2.8 seconds
0-100 km/h (0-62mph) 2.9 seconds
0-200 km/h (0-124mph) 7.8 seconds
0-300 km/h (0-186mph) 21.4 seconds
0-400 m / ¼ mile 10.3 seconds
Maximum Speed 341km/h (212 mph)
200-0 km/h (124mph-0) braking 4.6 seconds/117 m
100-0 km/h (62mph-0) braking 2.8 seconds/29.7 m
EFFICIENCY
CO2 emissions [NEDC] 249 g/km
Fuel consumption, EU mpg (l/100km)
Combined, 10.7 l /100km
Urban, 15.8 l /100km
Extra urban, 7.9 l /100km
* All figures subject to confirmation. MPG (UK/US) not yet available.
