The McLaren 720S, the successor to the 650S, marked a significant leap for the British automaker. With approximately 5,000 units sold to hypercar aficionados during its six-year production run, including exclusive limited editions, the 720S boasted a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine generating 720 hp and 770 Nm of torque. With its striking design and impressive speed, weighing 1,419 kg, it could sprint from 0-100 km/h in just 2.9 seconds, hit 200 km/h in 7.8 seconds, and achieve a top speed of 341 km/h.
Priced at $336,000, the 720S concluded its production in 2023, making way for the highly awaited 750S. Following McLaren’s customary nomenclature, the 750S is furnished with an enhanced 4.0-liter V8 engine now churning out 750 hp and 800 Nm of torque, matched with refined gear ratios in its 7-speed transmission. Weighing 1,389 kg, this model can dash from 0-100 km/h in only 2.8 seconds and reach 200 km/h in 7.2 seconds, although with a slightly reduced top speed of 332 km/h.
Yet, does the McLaren 750S genuinely outpace the 720S in real-world scenarios? Carwow organized a thrilling race between these two British supercars to determine the faster contender in a straight-line duel.
