McLaren 750S: The Birth of a Future Icon
The time has come for the folks at McLaren to finally retire their 720S which was created as the second all-new vehicle in the brand’s Super Series range in 2017 as a replacement for the 650S.
Now known as the 750S, the supercar was recently revealed for the public to see as the lightest and most powerful series-production McLaren packing a new V8 powerplant that channels all the power to the rear axle via a 7-speed sequential transmission.
Available in coupe and convertible configuration, the 750S coupe and convertible tip the weight scales at 1,277 kg and 1,326 kg in their dry lightest forms, thanks to the extensive use of carbon fibre, lightweight options and a carbon fibre retractable hard top for the latter that can be opened and closed in 11 seconds at speeds up to 50 km/h.
Compared to the 720S, the 750S convertible is 30 kg lighter, and according to the UK-based automaker, about 30% of the 720S parts used have been updated.
Off the bat, the new 750S uses a 4.0-litre, twin-turbocharged V8 engine that churns out 552 kW and a neck-twisting 800 Nm of torque, enough to propel the supercar from 0-100 km/h in 2.8 seconds. McLaren doesn’t mention the spider’s 0-100 km/h sprint time, but considering the weight differences, it should be marginally slower.
Aesthetically, the 750S features a new lower nose section with an extended front splitter, narrower ‘eye socket’ intakes, new sill air intakes and rear wheel arch vents. The engineers have redesigned and lengthened the rear deck for better airflow.
The front and rear bumpers are available in lightweight material, while the headlight surrounds can be had in body colour or carbon fibre. Optionally, the hard top is available with electrochromic glass.
Customers can have their brakes upgraded to ceramics and monobloc callipers derived from the McLaren Senna system for those track days. The upgrade also adds a new brake booster, vacuum pump, and integrated calliper cooling technology.
Buyers can further opt for the new Super-Lightweight Carbon Fibre Racing Seats as options, track-focused Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R tyres, and lightweight titanium wheel bolts.
The interior gets new displays in the form of an instrument display fitted to the steering column and an information display mounted in a binnacle. Making its debut in the 750S is the McLaren Control Launcher technology that allows drivers to personalise their McLaren driving experience by storing a bespoke dynamic preference.
On the other hand, the infotainment system now features Apple CarPlay, upgraded rearview and surround-view camera system, while the vehicle-lift system now takes 4 seconds rather than 10 seconds.
Other interior features include an entire Nappa leather-trimmed cabin that combines Alcantara and Nappa leather with new TechLux and Performance interior themes and Bowers & Wilkins sound system with Continuum cone speakers.
The new McLaren 750S brings more to the table than what was showcased by its predecessor. If that’s the case, supercars from all fronts could face another significant threat.
