McLaren 720S Coupe

    Description

    The McLaren 720S Coupe is a 2-seater sports car with butterfly wing doors.

    Development and production

    In just seven years of its existence as an automobile manufacturer, McLaren Automotive has expanded its lineup to three series (Sports, Super and Ultimate) and managed to change three generations of supercars. Its first product was the McLaren MP4-12C, in 2014 it was replaced by the McLaren 650S, and in March 2017, the McLaren 720S, a new member of the Super Series family, debuted at the 87th Geneva Motor Show. In May 2017, the supercar went to dealers at a price of 247,350 euros.

    The car was also a two-seat, rear-wheel-drive, longitudinal-engined supercar that was built on a modified carbon-fiber chassis that was lighter and stiffer than its predecessor. According to the manufacturer, the supercar was 91% new.

    Facts

    The Lego company at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in June 2017 presented a full-size replica of the McLaren 720S. Six McLaren and Lego employees assembled around 280,000 terminal blocks in about 2,000 hours. The Lego model weighed 1.6 tons, about 300 kg more than the production car.

    Engine

    The 720S was powered by the new McLaren M840T 4-litre flat-crank twin-turbocharged engine, which was an evolution of the 3.8-litre M838T engine (41% new) used in the 650S. The increase in engine volume was due to an increase in the piston stroke by 3.6 mm. Power increased to 720 hp. at 7500 rpm, which gave the car its name, and the maximum torque was 770 N∙m at 5500 rpm.

    Transmission

    The engine was mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission that sent power to the rear wheels.

    Chassis

    The McLaren 720S was built around an improved Monocage II carbon fiber monocoque with front and rear aluminum subframes that was even lighter and stiffer than the McLaren 650S (18kg lighter). This design resulted in a 3 percent lower center of gravity and a dry weight of 1,283 kg – more than 135 kg lighter than the Ferrari 488 GTB. The monocoque had dihedral doors with large cutouts to facilitate entry and exit. It also reduced the size of the roof pillars, improving visibility for the driver. The same monocoque was used in the Senna, Speedtail and Elva sports cars.

    The ProActive Chassis Control II active suspension system and Variable Drift Mode stability control used in the 720S was an evolution of the systems used in the 650S, but was 16kg lighter than previous versions. The new active suspension system was equipped with accelerometers at the top and pressure sensors at the bottom of the shock absorbers to accurately communicate real-time road conditions to the vehicle's on-board computer for optimal suspension settings. The system used the results of a doctoral dissertation from the University of Cambridge, which was developed over five years.

    Brake system

    The carbon-ceramic brake system had 6-piston calipers at the front and 4-piston at the rear. The rims were shod with Pirelli P-Zero Corsa tires measuring 245/35 R19 at the front and 245/35 R19 at the rear.

    Exterior

    The design of the supercar was developed under the guidance of the new chief designer of McLaren, Robert Melville. The sloping nose and wavy lines of the wings made it look like a great white shark, and the fully glazed, teardrop-shaped cockpit was reminiscent of a jet fighter's canopy or a computer mouse. "Double-deck" LED headlights were located in triangular recesses along with grilles to cool small radiators in front of the wheels. There were no side air intakes: they were replaced by hidden air channels in dihedral doors that open according to the “butterfly wing” principle. At the rear, the car featured thin LED taillights, two round exhaust pipes and an integrated active wing that provided 50% more downforce than the McLaren 650S.

    The car had two luggage compartments: front for 150 liters, rear – for 210 liters.

    Interior

    The interior combined modern and racing elements. Alcantara and Weir leather upholstery along with carbon fiber trim came as standard. A Bowers & Wilkins audio system and fixed carbon fiber racing seats were available as options. The main focus of the cabin was on the driver, and this was reflected in a new digital display behind the steering wheel that turned into a thin screen when the car was in track mode. The touchscreen on the center console was positioned at an angle away from the driver, but important controls were positioned for easy access by the driver.

    Three levels of trim and equipment were offered, with a base category and two options to suit each customer's needs, such as Performance and Luxury, as well as a wide range of additional options and customization details.

    Sources

    Bodywork
    Presentation
    Years of production
    2017-2023
    Body type
    купе
    Engine
    Engine type
    бензиновый
    Engine location
    центральное, продольное
    Engine model
    McLaren M840T 90º V8
    V-angle
    90°
    Capacity (cc)
    3994
    Power output (hp / kW /)
    720 /
    529 /
    at rpm
    7500
    Torque (N·m)
    770
    at rpm
    3500-6500
    Bore (mm)
    93,0
    Stroke (mm)
    73,5
    Number of valves
    4/32
    Valvetrain
    DOHC-VVT
    Block material
    алюминиевый сплав
    Flat-plane crankshaft
    Да
    Fuel system
    впрыск
    Turbocharger
    2
    Specific
    Specific output (hp/litre)
    180,27
    Specific output (hp/tonne)
    507,40
    Specific output (kg/hp)
    1,97
    Specific torque (N·m/litre)
    192,79
    Specific torque (N·m/tonne)
    542,64
    Transmission
    Driven wheels
    задний
    Clutch
    двухдисковое
    Gearbox model
    Graziano
    Gearbox
    роботизированная
    Number of speeds
    7
    Final drive ratio
    1,000
    First gear ratio
    13,169
    Second gear ratio
    8,644
    Third gear ratio
    6,300
    Fourth gear ratio
    4,892
    Fifth gear ratio
    3,841
    Sixth gear ratio
    2,996
    Seventh gear ratio
    2,269
    Reverse gear ratio
    9,275
    Suspension
    Front suspension
    независимая на двойных поперечных рычагах
    Rear suspension
    независимая на двойных поперечных рычагах
    Elastic elements in front
    пружины
    Elastic elements in rear
    пружины
    Front anti-roll bar
    да
    Rear anti-roll bar
    да
    Wheel size front
    9,0J×19
    Wheel size rear
    11,0J×20
    Tire brand
    Pirelli P-Zero Corsa
    Tyres front
    245/35 R19
    Tyres rear
    305/30 R20
    Steering
    Steering type
    шестерня-рейка
    Power steering
    электрический
    Steering wheel turns
    12,4
    Brakes specs
    Brakes front
    дисковые вентилируемые
    Brakes rear
    дисковые вентилируемые
    Front brake diameter (mm)
    390
    Rear brake diameter (mm)
    380
    Disc material
    карбон-керамика
    Number of caliper pistons (front/rear)
    6/4
    Anti-lock braking system
    да
    Dimensions and weight
    Body
    монокок с панелями
    Body material
    углеволокно
    Length (mm)
    4543
    Width (mm)
    1930
    Height (mm)
    1196
    Wheelbase (mm)
    2670
    Front track (mm)
    1680
    Rear track (mm)
    1629
    Ground clearance (mm)
    107
    Drag coefficien
    0,410
    Dry weight (kg)
    1283
    Curb weight (kg)
    1419
    Trunk volume max (litre)
    360
    Weight distribution (%)
    41/59
    Performance specs
    Energy efficiency class
    G
    Ecological class
    Евро 6
    CO₂ emissions (NEDC) (g/km)
    249
    CO₂ emissions (WLTP) Extra High (g/km)
    230
    CO₂ emissions (WLTP) High (g/km)
    203
    CO₂ emissions (WLTP) Combined (g/km)
    276
    CO₂ emissions (WLTP) Medium (g/km)
    293
    CO2 emissions (WLTP) Low (g/km)
    528
    Fuel consumption (EC) highway (l/100 km)
    7,9
    Fuel consumption (EC) city (l/100 km)
    15,8
    Fuel consumption (EC) combined (l/100 km)
    10,7
    Fuel consumption (NEDC) highway (l/100 km)
    7,9
    Fuel consumption (NEDC) city (l/100 km)
    16,7
    Fuel consumption (NEDC) combined (l/100 km)
    11,0
    Fuel consumption (WLTP) Extra High (l/100 km)
    10,2
    Fuel consumption (WLTP) High (l/100 km)
    9,2
    Fuel consumption (WLTP) Combined (l/100 km)
    12,2
    Fuel consumption (WLTP) Medium (l/100 km)
    12,9
    Fuel consumption (WLTP) Low (l/100 km)
    23,3
    Fuel tank capacity (l)
    72
    Fuel type
    Аи-98
    Dynamic specs
    Acceleration 0-10 kph (s)
    0,3
    Acceleration 0-20 kph (s)
    0,6
    Acceleration 0-30 kph (s)
    0,8
    Acceleration 0-40 kph (s)
    1,1
    Acceleration 0-50 kph (s)
    1,3
    Acceleration 0-60 kph (s)
    1,6
    Acceleration 0-70 kph (s)
    1,9
    Acceleration 0-80 kph (s)
    2,2
    Acceleration 0-90 kph (s)
    2,5
    Acceleration 0-100 kph (s)
    2,9
    Acceleration 0-110 kph (s)
    3,3
    Acceleration 0-120 kph (s)
    3,6
    Acceleration 0-130 kph (s)
    3,9
    Acceleration 0-140 kph (s)
    4,3
    Acceleration 0-150 kph (s)
    4,7
    Acceleration 0-160 kph (s)
    5,1
    Acceleration 0-170 kph (s)
    5,6
    Acceleration 0-180 kph (s)
    6,1
    Acceleration 0-190 kph (s)
    6,8
    Acceleration 0-200 kph (s)
    7,8
    Acceleration 0-210 kph (s)
    8,5
    Acceleration 0-220 kph (s)
    9,7
    Acceleration 0-230 kph (s)
    11,0
    Acceleration 0-240 kph (s)
    12,4
    Acceleration 0-250 kph (s)
    13,9
    Acceleration 0-260 kph (s)
    15,3
    Acceleration 0-270 kph (s)
    16,7
    Acceleration 0-280 kph (s)
    17,9
    Acceleration 0-290 kph (s)
    18,9
    Acceleration 0-300 kph (s)
    19,9
    Acceleration 0-10 mph (s)
    0,4
    Acceleration 0-20 mph (s)
    0,9
    Acceleration 0-30 mph (s)
    1,3
    Acceleration 0-40 mph (s)
    1,7
    Acceleration 0-50 mph (s)
    2,2
    Acceleration 0-60 mph (s)
    2,8
    Acceleration 0-70 mph (s)
    3,4
    Acceleration 0-80 mph (s)
    3,9
    Acceleration 0-90 mph (s)
    4,5
    Acceleration 0-100 mph (s)
    5,2
    Acceleration 0-110 mph (s)
    5,9
    Acceleration 0-120 mph (s)
    7,0
    Acceleration 0-130 mph (s)
    8,4
    Acceleration 0-140 mph (s)
    10,4
    Acceleration 0-150 mph (s)
    12,6
    Acceleration 0-160 mph (s)
    15,0
    Acceleration 0-170 mph (s)
    17,1
    Acceleration 0-180 mph (s)
    18,9
    Acceleration 0-92 m (300 feet) (s) /kph/
    4,5 /
    142,0 /
    Acceleration 0-100 m (s) /kph/
    4,8 /
    147,0 /
    Acceleration 0-200 m (s) /kph/
    6,9 /
    190,0 /
    Acceleration 0-201 m (1/8 mile) (s) /kph/
    6,9 /
    190,0 /
    Acceleration 0-300 m (s) /kph/
    8,7 /
    216,0 /
    Acceleration 0-305 m (1000 feet) (s) /kph/
    8,8 /
    217,0 /
    Acceleration 0-400 m (s) /kph/
    10,3 /
    237,0 /
    Acceleration 0-402 m (1/4 mile) (s) /kph/
    10,3 /
    237,0 /
    Acceleration 0-500 m (s) /kph/
    12,0 /
    253,0 /
    Acceleration 0-600 m (s) /kph/
    13,5 /
    266,0 /
    Acceleration 0-610 m (2000 feet) (s) /kph/
    13,7 /
    267,0 /
    Acceleration 0-700 m (s) /kph/
    14,9 /
    276,0 /
    Acceleration 0-800 m (s) /kph/
    16,2 /
    284,0 /
    Acceleration 0-805 m (1/2 mile) (s) /kph/
    16,3 /
    284,0 /
    Acceleration 0-900 m (s) /kph/
    17,5 /
    290,0 /
    Acceleration 0-914 m (3000 feet) (s) /kph/
    17,7 /
    291,0 /
    Acceleration 0-1000 m (s) /kph/
    18,7 /
    296,0 /
    Acceleration 0-1067 m (3500 feet) (s) /kph/
    19,5 /
    299,0 /
    Rolling acceleration 60-100 kph (s)
    2,4 (4)
    Rolling acceleration 60-100 kph (s)
    3,5 (5)
    Rolling acceleration 80-120 kph (s)
    2,2 (4)
    Rolling acceleration 80-120 kph (s)
    2,9 (5)
    Rolling acceleration 80-120 kph (s)
    4,7 (6)
    Rolling acceleration 80-120 kph (s)
    8,8 (7)
    Rolling acceleration 80-160 kph (s)
    4,3 (4)
    Rolling acceleration 80-160 kph (s)
    6,1 (5)
    Rolling acceleration 80-160 kph (s)
    9,3 (6)
    Rolling acceleration 80-160 kph (s)
    17,1 (7)
    Rolling acceleration 100-140 kph (s)
    1,6
    Rolling acceleration 100-200 kph (s)
    4,7
    Rolling acceleration 200-300 kph (s)
    12,0
    Est. 0 – 100 mph – 0 (s)
    9,9
    Braking distance 50-0 kph (m)
    8
    Braking distance 100-0 kph (m)
    30
    Braking distance 130-0 kph (m)
    50
    Braking distance 200-0 kph (m)
    118
    Braking distance 300-0 kph (m)
    237
    Braking distance 60-0 mph (m)
    21
    Braking distance 70-0 mph (m)
    40
    Top speed (kph)
    341
    Top speed (mph)
    212
    Last modified
    12.08.2023

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