McLaren 720S, British sports car designed and manufactured by McLaren Automotive was showcased at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show. It replaces the 650S from the global market. Bookings had started earlier this year, and one of the individuals to book this car, is an India.
Mr Ranjit Sundaramurthy A.K.A RSM from Facebook page Supercars India, recently got delivered his McLaren 720S. He is the first owner of the 720S in India. In Bangalore, the car shares Ranjit’s garage with his other cars like Ferrari 458 Italia, Ferrari 488GTB and Lamborghini Huracan.
Recently, he took his new car for a drive in Bangalore. he was followed by hundred of fans on the road. So much so that, every time the 720S had to stop on the road, his body guards from the BMW SUV behind will jump out and will protect the car from getting fans near to the car. Watch the videos and photos below from Youtube channel Supercars In Bangalore.
McLaren 720S is faster, lighter and more spacious as compared to the 650S. It offers better performance and is also slated to be more aerodynamic than its predecessor. 720S which is a two seater sports car, adheres to all McLaren design regulations.
It is based on a carbon fiber body, gets aluminum space frames and front and rear suspension while it is powered by a 4.0 litre V8 twin turbocharged engine. This engine now offers 710 bhp peak power and 568 lb/ft of torque. Power to weight ratio is optimized due to its lighter weight monocoque chassis and a host of other elements which reduce weight considerably.
The new McLaren 720 S has has a dry weight of 2,858.5 pounds and curb weight of 3,128 pounds. The engine is mounted behind the two seats and sends power to rear wheels via a quick shifting 7 speed dual clutch gearbox. 0 to 100 kmph is achieved in 2.8 seconds while top speed stands at 341 kmph. Electro hydraulic power steering, hard gripping carbon ceramic brakes and brake steer system have made their way into the McLaren 720S from the 650S.
All 400 units of the launch edition have already been sold while McLaren targets sale of 1,200 units of the 720S this year.
