McLaren 720S Spider Convertible (2019)
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McLaren 720S Spider is a high-performance convertible sports car in production from 2019. It is available with several tunes of McLaren's bi-turbo V8 engine that displaced 4.0 liters.
Compared to the coupe on which it is based, the hardtop convertible is equally aggressive but offers an option to willow on the country roads.
Drivers who appreciate handling will be pleased to know that the McLaren 720S Spider comes with double-wishbone suspensions at all four corners.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 87% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Down to exceptional 2.8s 0-100kph time
- Sweet V8 engine
- Glorious 8500rpm redline
- Hard convertible top
- Still RWD
Cons
- Awkward styling compared to the Italians
- Very little cargo space
- Reliability and build quality concerns
What external reviewers found***
External score 96% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Superb ride quality
- Superb performance
- Excellent infotainment
- Impressive handling
Cons
- Lack of connectivity
- No Android Auto or Apple CarPlay
- Not the most fun to drive
- More expensive than the 765LT Coupe
- Infotainment system could be better
- Not the most musical of performers
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Specifications
| 720S | 765LT | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Capacity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cargo Capacity | 150 L / 5.3 cu-ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Capacity | 72.0 L / 19.0 gal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Passengers | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chassis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Front | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs, 390 mm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Rear | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs, 380 mm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Offroad | Approach Angle | 6.9 deg | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Offroad | Breakover Angle | 11.2 deg | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Offroad | Departure Angle | 12.3 deg | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power Steering | Electric Steering | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Front | Double-wishbone | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Rear | Double-wishbone | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tire Size | 245/35 R19, 305/30 R20 | Front wheel tires: 24535 R19 Rear wheel tires: 305/30 R20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Body Style | 2-door Convertible | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Height | 1194 mm / 47.0 in | 1192 mm / 46.9 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Length | 4544 mm / 178.9 in | 4600 mm / 181.1 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Width | 2161 mm / 85.1 in (mirror unfolded) | 2161 mm / 85.1 in (mirror unfolded) | 2065 mm / 81.3 in (mirror folded) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Front | 1659.0 mm / 65.3 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Rear | 1617.0 mm / 63.7 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 1468.0 kg / 3236.4 lbs | 1388.0 kg / 3060.0 lbs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheel Size | 9.0J x 19, 11.0J x 20 | Front wheel rims: 8J x 19 Rear wheel rims: 11J x 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheelbase | 2670 mm / 105.1 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h | 2.9 sec | 2.8 sec | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph | 2.8 sec | 2.7 sec | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Braking | 100 km/h - 0 | 30.0 m / 98.4 ft | 29.5 m / 96.8 ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Braking | 200 km/h - 0 | 118.0 m / 387.0 ft | 108.0 m / 354.2 ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CO2 Emission | 276 g/km | 280 g/km | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Economy | 12.2 L/100km / 19.3 MPG (combined) | 14.7 L/100km / 16.0 MPG (combined) | 16.8 L/100km / 14.0 MPG (urban) | 13.1 L/100km / 18.0 MPG (highway) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top Speed | 341.0 km/h / 211.9 mph | 330.0 km/h / 205.1 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Powertrain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Drivetrain Layout | Mid-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | MB40T | M840T | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Displacement | 4.0 L / 243.7 cu-in / 3994.0 cc | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Power | 720.0 hp / 536.9 kW @ 7500 rpm | 765.0 hp / 570.5 kW @ 7500 rpm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Redline | 8500 rpm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Specific Output | 180.3 hp/L / 3.0 hp/cu-in | 191.5 hp/L / 3.1 hp/cu-in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Torque | 770 Nm / 567.9 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm | 800 Nm / 590.0 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Type | Turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Bi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Gears | 7-speed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Type | Automatic SSG | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Production | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Availability | 2019 | 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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autocar[1]
Reviewer score 100%The McLaren 720S Spider is the latest in the company's open-top supercar line. The car has a top speed of 202mph and a 0-62mph time of 2.9sec. It weighs just 1332kg dry, which is lighter than the current class featherweight, the 1420kg Ferrari 488 Spider.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Impressive handling
- Impressive powertrain
- Superb ride quality
Cons
- Slightly heavier than the coupé
autocar[2]
Reviewer score 87%The 720S Spider has a rear windscreen that drops down into the firewall between the engine bay and the cabin. It’s a lovely bit of theatre. You literally bathe in this engine. At speed, the ride is so good that you simply stop thinking about it. The Ferrari 488 Spider is a tougher competitor with a sweeter twin-turbo V8 and more playful handling.
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Pros
- Phenomenal performance
- Excellent ride quality
- Comfortable to drive
Cons
- Not the most fun to drive
autocar[3]
Reviewer score 95%The McLaren 765 LT Spider is the drop-top version of the flagship of its track-hardened Long Tail line-up. Claimed to be the fastest convertible the brand has ever produced, it also promises to add an extra dollop of driver engagement. Mechanically, the Spider-flavoured 765LT is largely identical to the fixed-head model, with the same 755bhp twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Gorgeous styling
- Impressive handling
- Impressively fast
Cons
- Not the most musical of performers
autoexpress[4]
Reviewer score 97%The McLaren 720S Spider is a five-star superstar. Performance is just as incredible as in the fixed-roof car, with 0-60mph gone in 2.8 seconds and a top speed of 212mph. The party piece is the 720S's single-piece carbon-fibre roof that can disappear behind you in just 11 seconds at speeds of up to 31mph.
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Pros
- Impressive performance
- Comfortable to drive
- Impressive ride quality
Cons
- Infotainment system could be better
- Lack of connectivity
autoexpress[5]
Reviewer score 97%The £310,500 765 LT Spider is the best road car McLaren has produced. The Spider is every bit as nutcase fast as the Coupe, yet it’s also a more usable car. The cabin has also been brilliantly engineered to make it feel like a full-blown coupe with the hood up.
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Pros
- Foldable hard-top roof system
- Superb performance
Cons
- More expensive than the 765LT Coupe
carmagazine[6]
Reviewer score 100%It's the first McLaren Spider whose tub includes a carbon upper structure. It allows for the Coupe's ultra-slim A-pillars to be retained. New glazed flying buttresses also aid all-round visibility. New rollover protection system is now mostly carbon, not steel. Also new is the folding roof, with a one-piece carbon fibre roof panel. Roof-up, it's quiet, too: quieter inside than a 650S Coupé.
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Pros
- Class-leading all-round performance
- Powerful V8
- Comfortable ride
Cons
- Fiddly infotainment system
cnet[7]
Reviewer score 98%The McLaren 720S is as lovely to drive on smooth ribbons of pavement as it is on crummy, pockmarked streets. There's a real jolt of power that hits you after the initial turbo lag, and the engine happily hangs on near its 8,000-rpm redline. Even Roadshow's Detroit-based editors find the 720S to be a surprisingly supple affair.
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Pros
- Powerful engine
- Comfortable to drive
- Excellent infotainment
Cons
- Expensive for what you get
- No Android Auto or Apple CarPlay
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References
- ^ McLaren 720S Spider review . [autocar]. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/mclaren/720s-spider. Retrieved 2022-09-05.
- ^ McLaren 720S Spider 2019 UK review. [autocar]. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/mclaren/720s-spider/first-drives/mclaren-720s-spider-2019-uk-review. 2019-06-14. Retrieved 2022-09-05.
- ^ McLaren 765LT Spider review . [autocar]. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/mclaren/765lt-spider. 2021-12-03. Retrieved 2022-09-05.
- ^ New McLaren 720S Spider 2019 review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/mclaren/720s/106110/new-mclaren-720s-spider-2019-review. 2019-02-27. Retrieved 2022-09-05.
- ^ New McLaren 765LT Spider 2021 review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/mclaren/765lt/356755/new-mclaren-765lt-spider-2021-review. 2021-12-03. Retrieved 2022-09-05.
- ^ McLaren 720S Spider (2019) review: the Gavin Green verdict. [carmagazine]. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/mclaren/720s-spider/. 2019-02-27. Retrieved 2022-09-05.
- ^ 2020 McLaren 720S Spider review: Treat yo self. [cnet]. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/reviews/2020-mclaren-720s-spider-review/. 2019-06-10. Retrieved 2022-09-05.
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