Source: McLaren Automotive, Neil Winton
McLaren’s 720S supercar
Next generation computer control – including pressure transducers
in the hydraulic suspension lines and accelerometers in the wheel
hubs – adjusts the 720S’s moving parts as needed
Gull-wing
dihedral
doors
channel
cooling
air to
radiators 
Engine: 4.0-litre, V8 with ultra-low-
inertia twin-turbochargers – to reduce
lag and sharpen throttle response –
and seven-speed dual-clutch
automatic gearbox 
Proactive Chassis Control: Wheel
hub sensors measure tyre-road contact
and instruct dampers to stiffen or soften
Variable Drift Control: Fingertip
control of cornering grip
via Electronic Stability
Control screen

Adaptive instrument cluster:
Screen changes to track setup,
with only essential readouts, to
provide better visibility
Torque NM
@ 5,500
rpm
Power PS
@ 7,250
rpm
0-100km/h
seconds
Top speed
km/h
(212mph)
770
720
2.9
341
Drive modes:
Comfort, Sport
or Track
Wheelbase: 2,670mm