2018 McLaren 720S Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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With its insane specs, legendary pedigree, and advanced technology, the McLaren 720S is one of the most talked about cars of the year.
The British-made coupe just might be the thinking person’s supercar, with a suspension designed with some help from the University of Cambridge. But early reviews suggest that its genius is just as emotional as it is cerebral.
Still, McLaren’s unique mix of pure performance and cutting-edge technology doesn’t come cheap. Now that it’s available for order, let’s take a look at how you can equip yours.
Every 720S comes with a 4.0-liter V8 engine with two twin-scroll turbochargers. It’s mounted amidships and drives the rear wheels. It’s good for 710 hp (that’s 720 metric hp—hence the name), and mated to a 7-speed F1-style seamless shift automatic gearbox. McLaren says its top speed is 212 mph, and its 0-60 time is just 2.8 seconds.
Thanks to a design that makes liberal use of carbon fiber and aluminum—including a carbon fiber “monocage”—the 720S weighs just 2,829 pounds "dry," or 3,128 pounds with fuel and a driver. The EPA has yet to rate its fuel economy.
Using the dashboard-mounted touchscreen, you can select from Sport, Comfort, and Track modes to determine how the car handles. In the first, you can select exactly how much electronic assistance the car offers thanks to Variable Drift Control, while Track mode disables all those aids. Thanks to the Folding Driver Display, you can also hide the majority of the gauge cluster to minimize distraction.
The 720S comes in three trims: In addition to the standard car, there are Luxury and Performance versions. If you’re really particular about your 720S, McLaren Special Operations (MSO) will go to great lengths to make it so—from special paint colors to unique, one-off vehicles.
Even if you don’t get a bespoke McLaren, you’ll still get noticed: The 720S's aerodynamic design is like nothing else on the road, and the “dihedral” doors swing upward from a front hinge for easy access.
For those without entirely unlimited budgets, the base 720S starts at around $279,000. You can order it in any of 34 paint colors, five choices of wheels, and various color calipers for its carbon ceramic brakes. Tires are either Pirelli P Zeros or Pirelli P Zero Corsas. A sport exhaust is also optional.
Inside and out, nearly every surface can be replaced with carbon fiber—from the roof and splitter to the seats and door appliqués. The base 720S is available with only two interior colors—black and black with gray—and if offers the option of a power or manual steering column.
For tech, you can add a lap-time function or track telemetry with three on-board cameras. A 12-speaker Bowers & Wilkins sound system is optional, as are a 360-degree parking camera and a vehicle lift for easier clearing of speed bumps.
The 720S Luxury adds Tungsten Slate exterior trim—plus ambient lighting in the engine bay so you can gaze upon the V8’s glory. The major difference between base and Luxury is your choice of four unique interior colors.
The 720S Performance swaps much of the exterior with carbon fiber—including hood air intakes, door mirror casings, rear fender air intakes. There’s plenty of carbon fiber trim inside, too, and upholstery trim options include Xenon Yellow and McLaren Orange.
Finally, MSO offers five special trims—Velocity, GT, Pacific, Track, and Stealth—each with its own unique appearance. For instance, the Velocity adds metallic bronze painted aluminum wheels along with lots of carbon fiber and special color combinations.
While pricing for options and trims isn’t yet public, we know the Velocity trim sells for $407,750. As a good rule of thumb, expect to pay a significant amount for any option that adds carbon fiber.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Kenwood premium brand · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 4 · 240 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 15.4 · Front brakes: carbon ceramic disc · Rear brake diameter: 15.0 · Rear brakes: carbon ceramic disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: suede · Dash trim: faux suede · Door trim: suede · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Interior accents: faux suede · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Bottle holders: 2 · Center console: with lighting · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 4
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.30
Engine
Alternator: 190 amps · Exhaust: performance
Exterior Features
Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: black · Rear spoiler: electronically controlled · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Side door type: butterfly · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 8 in. · Warnings and reminders: low battery
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power folding
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: fuel cut-off · Parking sensors: front · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: suede
Spare Tire
Kit: inflator kit
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock: 2.5
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel locks: front and rear · Wheel spokes: 5
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Laminated glass: acoustic · Power windows: with safety reverse
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Kenwood premium brand · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 4 · 240 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 15.4 · Front brakes: carbon ceramic disc · Rear brake diameter: 15.0 · Rear brakes: carbon ceramic disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: leather · Door trim: suede · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Interior accents: faux suede · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Bottle holders: 2 · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 4
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.30
Engine
Alternator: 190 amps · Exhaust: performance
Exterior Features
Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: carbon fiber · Rear bumper color: black · Rear spoiler: electronically controlled · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Side door type: butterfly · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 8 in. · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: door unlock · Parking sensors: rear · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: suede
Spare Tire
Kit: inflator kit
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock: 2.5
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel locks: front and rear · Wheel spokes: 5
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Laminated glass: acoustic · Power windows: with safety reverse
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Kenwood premium brand · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 4 · 240 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 15.4 · Front brakes: carbon ceramic disc · Rear brake diameter: 15.0 · Rear brakes: carbon ceramic disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: leather · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Bottle holders: 2 · Center console: with lighting · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.30
Engine
Alternator: 190 amps · Exhaust: performance
Exterior Features
Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: black · Rear spoiler: electronically controlled · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Side door type: butterfly · Window trim: silver
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 8 in. · Warnings and reminders: low battery
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 10
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: rear · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: 4-way power lumbar · Upholstery: premium leather
Spare Tire
Kit: inflator kit
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock: 2.5
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel locks: front and rear · Wheel spokes: 5
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic · Power windows: with safety reverse