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
2022 McLaren 720S vs 2024 BMW M8 Comparison
McLaren 720S
BMW M8
2022 McLaren
720S
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2024 BMW
M8
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Based on the McLaren 720S SPIDER
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Best suitable for...
Luxury
FunFuel Efficiency
72L
792 km
68L
707 to 728 km
Warranty
3 year
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CarExpert's Take
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
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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
- 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)
- Carbon Bucket Seats (+$6,100)
- Carbon-Ceramic Brakes (+$16,500)
- Carbon Exterior Pack (+$10,300)
- Individual Metallic Paint Premium (+$2,800)
- Individual Metallic Special Paint (+$4,400)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO MPFI | TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 3994 | 4395 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.0L | 4.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO V8 | TWIN TURBO V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 32 | 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 530kW | 460kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 7500 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 770Nm | 750Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 5500 | 1800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 8.7 | 10 | |
