8.9
2021 McLaren 720S Spider review
McLaren has used its longstanding Formula 1 racing experience to create what is still the most complete convertible supercar on the planet.
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Anthony Crawford
2024 Caterham Seven vs 2022 McLaren 720S Comparison
Caterham Seven
McLaren 720S
2024 Caterham
Seven
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2022 McLaren
720S
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Based on the McLaren 720S SPIDER
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Fun
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
36L
223 km
72L
792 km
Warranty
12 month
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Anthony Crawford
Senior Road Tester
Anthony Crawford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Outrageously fast and confidence-inspiring
- The handling surpasses any of its rivals
- Ride compliance is excellent without compromising cornering prowess
Misses
- Exhaust note not as thrilling as a Lamborghini Huracan
- Residual values still fall short of Ferrari
- It's pricey against rivals
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Alloy Wheels Special 15 Inch (+$1,100)
- Battery Master Switch (+$365)
- Carpet Floor Covering (+$265)
- Carbon Fibre Front Guards Painted (+$1,010)
- Carbon Leather Trim Seats (+$1,320)
- Active Rear Spoiler - Carbon Fibre (+$18,720)
- Alloy Wheels Special (+$8,480)
- Alloy Wheels - Premium (+$12,080)
- Black Pack (+$15,380)
- B Pillar Outer - Carbon Fibre (+$6,100)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ | TWIN TURBO MPFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1596 - 1999 | 3994 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 2.0L | 4.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | TWIN TURBO V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 100kW - 177kW | 530kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6800 - 8500 | 7500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 160Nm - 206Nm | 770Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4100 - 6300 | 5500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11 | 8.7 | |
