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McLaren 720S
#89 • United Kingdom • 2017 - 2023 • Supercar / Hypercar

McLaren 720S

The Alien-Eyed Drag-Strip Dominator

The McLaren 720S is globally revered as a definitive milestone in automotive history. Featuring a 4.0L M840T Twin-Turbo V8 delivering 720 HP, it achieved an illustrious legacy of the alien-eyed drag-strip dominator.

Technical Specifications

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Key Highlights

  • Carbon-fiber Monocage II chassis weighing only 1,283 kg dry
  • Proactive Chassis Control II hydraulic suspension with drift control angle system
  • Regularly defeated million-dollar hypercars in straight-line quarter-mile acceleration

Development History & Cultural Legacy

The development of the McLaren 720S (2017 - 2023) represents a watershed moment for McLaren and the automotive industry. Engineered in United Kingdom during the 2010s-Present, this machine pushed the boundaries of speed, styling, and engineering. Its 4.0L M840T Twin-Turbo V8 paired with a 7-speed Graziano dual-clutch allowed it to reach 341 km/h (212 mph) with breathtaking acceleration (2.8s 0-100 km/h). Over the decades, it won countless accolades, inspired generations of drivers, and permanently cemented its reputation as a world-renowned icon.

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