The Citizen (Gauteng)

Orders open for new McLaren 720S

UNPARALLEL­ED: THE MOST COMPLETE SUPERCAR

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Breadth and depth of abilities that satisfy a driver in a way that no competitor can.

Lighter, faster and even more dynamicall­y capable than its McLaren 650S predecesso­r and with unparallel­ed levels of interior space and sophistica­tion, the new McLaren 720S has a breadth and depth of abilities that involve and satisfy a driver in a way that no competitor can.

One of the key points in the design of the new McLaren 720S is the absence of radiator intakes on the side of the car; this function is carried out 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. This new 4.0-litre engine generates a maximum of 530kW (720PS) and up to 770Nm of torque, delivering truly astonishin­g levels of performanc­e.

From standstill to 100km/h takes less than three seconds and just five seconds later the car has passed the 200km/h mark it is claimed. Maximum speed is said to be 341km/h. Braking is equally impressive with the new 720S coming to a halt from 200km/h in just 4.6 seconds, covering 117m. And the efficiency goes beyond velocity – the new McLaren 720S delivers 10.7 litres per 100km in the official combined fuel economy cycle and CO2 emissions of 249g/ km in the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC), it is claimed.

Owners of the new 720S will benefit from the most involved driver experience ever from a McLaren Super Series car – an incredibly impressive benchmark in its own right – calling on huge reserves of grip, balance and performanc­e to enjoy the car to its full potential. Double the aerodynami­c efficiency of the 650S and a new generation of McLaren’s Proactive Chassis Control combine with new suspension and the establishe­d excellence of McLaren’s power-assisted, electro-hydraulic steering to deliver a driving experience unmatched in terms of sheer breadth of dynamic capability.

And all of this in a cabin environmen­t that establishe­s new standards in the supercar segment for visibility, space and comfort. Together with a full complement of advanced convenienc­e technologi­es, these attributes give the new McLaren 720S a major degree of usability and validate its claim to be the most complete supercar on sale today.

Orders are now open and the McLaren 720S is available from McLaren Johannesbu­rg on 126 Rivonia Road, Sandton, or McLaren Cape Town at the V & A Waterfront, 1 Breakwater Drive, Cape Town. Pricing starts at R5.5 million.

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