McLaren – Automotivesblog – The Latest Automotive News https://automotivesblog.com Mon, 01 Apr 2024 16:51:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://automotivesblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/cropped-favicon-32x32.png McLaren – Automotivesblog – The Latest Automotive News https://automotivesblog.com 32 32 McLaren 720S Spider Review https://automotivesblog.com/mclaren-720s-spider-review/ https://automotivesblog.com/mclaren-720s-spider-review/#respond Sat, 15 Aug 2020 20:10:02 +0000 https://automotivesblog.com/?p=2445 More]]> A good supercar must boast more than a healthy combination of performance, outstanding style, and thrills. But, let’s be honest, people buy supercars to show off.

Yes, owning one of these ‘better ones’ may assure other petrolheads that you really know your cars, and having one sitting in your driveway might feel amazing.

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It’s also the equivalent of hanging a very expensive sign over your door saying: ‘I don’t care what people think’.

And yes, it may also display to everyone that you have more money than sense.

But above it all, it’s got to make sense to you the driver – and the McLaren 720s ticks all the boxes you could expect to want in a supercar.

The 720s is McLaren’s intended successor to the 650s – and the UK’s answer to the Ferrari 488, just with more power, more performance, and a touch more practicality.

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Its performance – powered by McLaren’s usual twin-turbo V8 but which has had it’s motor enhanced from 3.8-liter to 4.0-liter – sees it knocking on the abilities of McLaren’s 1.3 million USD hypercar, the P1.

There’s plenty more to make it a true replacement for the 650s – new pistons, turbos, intercoolers, and a stiffer crankshaft – all of which adds up to producing 720PS (710bhp).

It’s low (you won’t want to be driving down too many roads with speed bumps) but it soaks up niggles in the road thanks to its clever interconnected hydraulic suspension.

Anything weighing that little with that kind of power is going to be fast, but these numbers are mind-boggling.

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The 720s goes from a mind-blowing 0-62mph in just 2.8secs with a staggering top speed of 212mph.

To put that in some perspective, the 720s take 10.4secs to cover a quarter of a mile from a standstill – the P1 takes 10.2secs.

But as well as the car’s astonishing speed, I want to talk about the car’s brakes and electronic traction control system.

The car is the absolute supercar you can get to show-off but it is also one of the best choices as its power will never let you down.

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McLaren 720S Spider by Novitec, with Body Kit and Power Pack https://automotivesblog.com/mclaren-720s-spider-by-novitec-with-body-kit-and-power-pack/ https://automotivesblog.com/mclaren-720s-spider-by-novitec-with-body-kit-and-power-pack/#respond Thu, 16 Jan 2020 17:19:15 +0000 https://automotivesblog.com/?p=1486 More]]> If you own a McLaren 720S Spider and consider it doesn’t meet your highest demands in terms of design or output, then you can always resort to modifications carried out by a McLaren-dedicated tuning company.

Such a tuning company that deals with McLaren customizations and not only, is Novitec, a German specialist that can add impressive builds to your supercar.

Everybody knows that modifying a McLaren can be a real challenge, and that because of the advanced aerodynamics, and if not carried out properly, then things might go terrible wrong.

However, this is not the case with the gorgeous McLaren 720S Spider in question, which looks extremely exotic with the new carbon fiber aero kit.

The aero kit is part of the tuning firm`s 15 N-Largo package that transforms a supercar into a genuine spaceship on wheels. The advantage of owning the package is that it increases the car`s aerodynamics and down-force, thus enabling greater power and performance.

The 15 N-Largo package consists of carbon fiber parts all around the car`s body. There are massive front and rear spoilers which perfectly blend in with the huge 20-21-inch wheels, front and rear, and signed by Vossen company.

The exterior complements the interior with new leather and Alcantara; also, both can be had with a choice of colours. But the biggest surprise is under the hood. In factory state, the McLaren 720S Spider comes with a 4.0-liter V8 twin-turbo engine, developing a staggering 710 horsepower and 770 Nm of torque.

However, with Novitec`s new power kit, this monster can reach 794 horsepower and 878 Nm of torque. You might say it`s not much, but thanks to the new aerodynamics and updated exhaust system with plug-and-play control unit, the car`s new performance figures are really impressive.

Back to the factory settings, the McLaren 720S Spider was built to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.9 seconds, at a top speed of 341 km/h. with the new power oomph, the supercar is two tenths of a seconds faster, at a top speed of 346 km/h.

This is quite an exceptional work from Novitec, and I bet this customer is really happy with the final resort. However, don’t ask me about the prices, because it was not yet revealed. Should you have any questions on this regard, then do not hesitate to contact Novitec`s shop.

Novitec`s signature is also visible on other supercars as well. There was a great project recently carried out on a Lamborghini Aventador SVJ, whose weight has been considerably reduced to provide greater sprint and better stance on the tracks. Other projects were carried out on the gorgeous Ferrari 812 or the Ferrari 488 Pista, both with impressive modifications at the exterior as well as under the hood.

If you like Novitec`s work and builds and want to hear more about their projects, then stay tuned for upcoming news, `cause we have got some big surprises coming up! Meanwhile, take a closer look at Novitec`s work on the exotic McLaren 720S Spider!

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McLaren 720S by Carlex Design, Interior Highlighted https://automotivesblog.com/mclaren-720s-by-carlex-design-interior-highlighted/ https://automotivesblog.com/mclaren-720s-by-carlex-design-interior-highlighted/#respond Thu, 16 Jan 2020 17:06:00 +0000 https://automotivesblog.com/?p=1366 More]]> The McLaren 720S is one of the most impressive supercars ever built on the market, with staggering performance, advanced aerodynamics and technology at its highest. However, the model is commonly seen in the tuning world, with many programs to reflect its exquisite personality and great stance. There is also the 720S Spider, the supercar also sharing its success with the hardtop sibling. Both are exclusive and receive exclusive treatments from different tuning companies.

Tuners like Carlex Design are meant to shape out the car`s standard looks, providing exquisite updates at the exterior as well as inside or under the hood. In this case, the German tuner has turned the interior of the below McLaren 720S into something unique and high-class.

The design and the colour scheme are purely amazing, demonstrating once more the tuner`s craftsmanship when dealing with such extravagant rides.

When you enter inside, you get hit by a purple interior with different contrasts and Alcantara, which was the owner`s choice, of course. We are dealing here with maroon suede on the dashboard, part of the door cards or seats, along with purple leather, contrast stitching and white accents, all in contrast with the unique upholstery on the steering wheel. Further details are provided in the media gallery below.

As for visual upgrades, the tuner decided to add a sort of bird wing graphic with the wings ‘’mounted’’ on the doors, creating the idea of a praying bird when both doors are open. The performance hasn’t been altered as well, the supercar featuring the same 4.0-liter V8 twin-turbocharged engine, with 720 horsepower and 770 Nm of torque.

Thanks to the extended use of carbon fiber composites and other performance tweaks, the McLaren 720S is capable of sprinting from 0 to 100 km/h in a staggering 2.9 seconds, while the 0 to 200 km/h is done in just 4.6 seconds. That with a top speed of 320 km/h.

As for fuel efficiency, considering the impressive power and torque, the McLaren 720S is burning out just 10.7 liters per each 100 km on a combined circle, which is just mind-blowing. The CO2 emissions also stand at 249 g/km in the New European Driving Cycle.

Besides the standard 720S, the Spider variant also got its share of customizations from another famous tuner like Novitec. Novitec is a German tuning company also specialized in supercar customizations. The Spider received a splendid carbon fiber aero kit, part of the N-Largo package, consisting of wide front and rear bumpers, updated side skirts and a set of new wheels. Besides the aero kit that increases the supercar`s aerodynamics, the McLaren 720S Spider also received a tuning package that consistently increases performance and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h.

In conclusion, it doesn’t matter if you own a saloon car or a supercar with advanced aerodynamics from the factory. There are plenty of tuning companies out there that can create the most daring projects ever seen.

Back to our post, Carlex Desing has also released a couple of photos with its latest creation. Enjoy the ride and don’t forget to tell us what you think about the tuner`s latest project! Enjoy!

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