A Look at the New McLaren 750S

The new McLaren 750S has arrived, and it is the highly-anticipated and upgraded replacement for the best-selling 720S. This latest model promises to offer a new benchmark in the supercar segment, with enhancements to usability and, most importantly, an increased level of fun. The 750S is available in both hard-top and Spider versions, with both boasting significant changes under the skin.

As its name suggests, the 750S offers a power boost over the 720S, producing 750PS (740bhp). Coupled with a weight-saving of 30kg, the car boasts a “segment-leading” power-to-weight ratio of 579bhp per tonne, which is higher than its closest competitor, the Ferrari 296 GTB plug-in hybrid.

McLaren’s latest model is the lightest series-production road car yet, weighing just 79kg more than the track-honed Senna hypercar without fluids. To achieve this, the car features new carbon fibre-shelled alloys, carbon-shelled race seats, and a trimmed instrument cluster.

The 750S is not only lighter than its predecessor but also 10% faster across the board. It can accelerate from 0-62mph in just 2.8 seconds and reach 186mph in only 4.4 seconds. The car’s top speed is slightly lower than the 720S at 206mph. The twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 has been subtly updated with new twin fuel pumps, higher-pressure turbos, lighter pistons, and a new sports exhaust that delivers a new, distinctive sound.

The chassis has undergone significant revisions to offer an even more engaging and connected driving experience. The car features an overhauled cockpit with improved driver-focused controls, such as the drive mode selector controls mounted on the side of the binnacle. The car’s design team has also highlighted the high-tech, driver-centric nature of the cabin.

The 750S starts at around £250,000 and is open for orders now, with deliveries beginning in September. Despite being an evolution of the 720S, the 750S features subtle visual revisions, such as a larger active rear wing and slim new LED headlights, to distinguish it from its predecessor.

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