Well here it is - the 720S
Discussion
isaldiri said:
I'm willing to bet it's going to be bigger than the 650. Cars unfortunately only ever get bigger.
If Mclaren had any sense at all they should just release their press pack with proper pictures than let this one get spread any more than it already has and set most people's expectations of what it looks like as it's a pretty rubbish picture.....
570S is bigger than the 650S and its suppose to be the baby McLaren. If Mclaren had any sense at all they should just release their press pack with proper pictures than let this one get spread any more than it already has and set most people's expectations of what it looks like as it's a pretty rubbish picture.....
Strange thing is it looks smaller, but side by side in the garages its longer and wider.
I'm sure the 720S will be bigger again
RamboLambo said:
570S is bigger than the 650S and its suppose to be the baby McLaren.
Strange thing is it looks smaller, but side by side in the garages its longer and wider.
I'm sure the 720S will be bigger again
Calling the Sports Series the "baby McLaren" was really a misnomer that led people to believe it would be smaller.Strange thing is it looks smaller, but side by side in the garages its longer and wider.
I'm sure the 720S will be bigger again
As for dimensions, it's only slightly longer than the 650S. The fact that it looks smaller is owed to the fact that its nose comes to more of a point and the greenhouse is tighter. The additional width is also negligible.
Length-
570S: 178.3 in (4,529 mm)
650S: 177.6 in (4,511 mm)
Width-
570S: 75.4 in (1,915 mm)
650S: 74.6 in (1,895 mm)
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Peloton25 said:
That is not the case. The image was originally shared by this account a full four hours before any other, but has since been removed.
https://www.instagram.com/godspeed.edc/
Full caption was:
"Mclaren 720S - A special treat for all my fans! You got it here first! This is beyond amazing.
mclaren #mclarenmso #p1 #mclarenp1 #mso #mclarenmso #720s #p14 #mclarenp14 #mclaren720s #drive #drivetribe #artinmotion #art #driving #driver #best #bestcar #dream #bronze #copper #dreamcar #supercars #hypercar #megacar #mclarenf1 #instagram #instafollow #instalike #insta #instago @mclarentalk @mclarenauto @supercarsbuzz @mclarens_worldwide @mclarenlife @madwhips_mcl @mclaren_motorsports @kcs_1"
The very same account also posted some leaked Huayra Roadster images yesterday, but that post has also been taken down.
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Ah ok, sorry I stupidly took what Autocar said as the truth! https://www.instagram.com/godspeed.edc/
Full caption was:
"Mclaren 720S - A special treat for all my fans! You got it here first! This is beyond amazing.
mclaren #mclarenmso #p1 #mclarenp1 #mso #mclarenmso #720s #p14 #mclarenp14 #mclaren720s #drive #drivetribe #artinmotion #art #driving #driver #best #bestcar #dream #bronze #copper #dreamcar #supercars #hypercar #megacar #mclarenf1 #instagram #instafollow #instalike #insta #instago @mclarentalk @mclarenauto @supercarsbuzz @mclarens_worldwide @mclarenlife @madwhips_mcl @mclaren_motorsports @kcs_1"
The very same account also posted some leaked Huayra Roadster images yesterday, but that post has also been taken down.
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Edited by Peloton25 on Friday 27th January 18:15
I am hoping that is just a bad picture, looks small, the back also looks too low. However with reference to the rear, in the spy shots the rear doesn't look so low so I guess this is just a bad angle.
Interesting to see where this pic came from, whoever the audience are they all appear to be on the other side of the car as there is a presenter in front of them, on that basis looks like it is from someone on the inside.
Interesting to see where this pic came from, whoever the audience are they all appear to be on the other side of the car as there is a presenter in front of them, on that basis looks like it is from someone on the inside.
RamboLambo said:
Yep that's how I see it, as, supposedly McLarens biggest fanboy.
I'm sure its a goer but it certainly isn't a looker.
I'm just not a fan of the hypercar looks personally. I'm sure it will look better physically than the pictures
Just wait until you get to see the car and drink it in properly. It is quite the looker when you see it in person. I own 570S, 650S, MSO HS and P1 and I think P14 is the prettiest McLaren yet. I'm sure its a goer but it certainly isn't a looker.
I'm just not a fan of the hypercar looks personally. I'm sure it will look better physically than the pictures
This picture is horribly distorted suffering from some extreme lens distortion effect that makes the back look smaller than it is, makes the cabin look bigger than it is and makes the nose look out of joint. Look at the front wheels vs. the back wheels - they're fully straight but appear to not be aligned in the same direction. That's because of the extreme lens distortion in this picture. I've taken lots of ugly photographs of cars I consider to be very beautiful. Letting people photograph the car like that is just hugely stupid. Although here we are talking about it and I suspect we'll be talking about how awesome it looks when they release properly-done photographs of it.
Edited by MarkNC on Friday 27th January 22:39
KTM300 said:
I am hoping that is just a bad picture, looks small, the back also looks too low. However with reference to the rear, in the spy shots the rear doesn't look so low so I guess this is just a bad angle.
Interesting to see where this pic came from, whoever the audience are they all appear to be on the other side of the car as there is a presenter in front of them, on that basis looks like it is from someone on the inside.
It is a horrible picture and there's a huge amount of distortion in it. See my post just above this. Interesting to see where this pic came from, whoever the audience are they all appear to be on the other side of the car as there is a presenter in front of them, on that basis looks like it is from someone on the inside.
MarkNC said:
RamboLambo said:
Yep that's how I see it, as, supposedly McLarens biggest fanboy.
I'm sure its a goer but it certainly isn't a looker.
I'm just not a fan of the hypercar looks personally. I'm sure it will look better physically than the pictures
Just wait until you get to see the car and drink it in properly. It is quite the looker when you see it in person. I own 570S, 650S, MSO HS and P1 and I think P14 is the prettiest McLaren yet. I'm sure its a goer but it certainly isn't a looker.
I'm just not a fan of the hypercar looks personally. I'm sure it will look better physically than the pictures
This picture is horribly distorted suffering from some extreme lens distortion effect that makes the back look smaller than it it, makes the cabin look bigger than it is and makes the nose look out of joint. Look at the front wheels vs. the back wheel - they're fully straight but appear to not be aligned in the same direction. That's because of the extreme lens distortion in this picture. I've taken lots of ugly photographs of cars I consider to be very beautiful. Letting people photograph the car like that is just hugely stupid. Although here we are talking about it and I suspect we'll be talking about how awesome it looks when they release properly-done photographs of it.
You make a good point about the picture, it looks like the car's running 20's up front and 19's on the rear, let's hope not.
MarkNC said:
It is a horrible picture and there's a huge amount of distortion in it. See my post just above this.
I take comfort its a lot better in reality from someone that's seen it physically. Maybe it was a spy camera that was used in a pen or a tie or lapel badge. They are generally poor quality.
Personally I'm still not a fan of Hypercars in general and I get the impression the P14 is more akin that design than the sleeker plainer lines of P13.
I would never lust after a Pagani Zonda, Bugatti Veryon, Koenigsegg etc.... but I would a F40
subirg said:
Love it! At a stroke this makes the 650S loook like a dinosaur. At last there is going to be clear water restored between the 570 and 720. Good job McLaren!
Yes I think this will clarify McLaren's product line (sports -> super -> ultimate) and help them grow the brand significantly. Plus I suspect there are several features still to be revealed about P14 that will surprise and delight potential buyers. Just a hunch!
Whenever new cars are released I always struggle to understand the people who can form and broadcast these harsh negative opinions of a complex 3D object based on a single 2D image on a computer screen.
Hasn't there ever been a car where you (not directed at anyone specific) didn't find it appealing in early photos, but once you saw it in person you were totally won over? I know that has happened to me in my 3 decades of being a car enthusiast so I try to be a little more reserved in expressing any negativity until I've had a better opportunity to review.
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Hasn't there ever been a car where you (not directed at anyone specific) didn't find it appealing in early photos, but once you saw it in person you were totally won over? I know that has happened to me in my 3 decades of being a car enthusiast so I try to be a little more reserved in expressing any negativity until I've had a better opportunity to review.
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Edited by Peloton25 on Saturday 28th January 01:08
I'm reserving my final judgement until I see it personally as that particular photo is bad. The renderings are better but it still looks like a Peugeot RCZ with aero to me. I'm sure in 3D a lot more of the detail and curvature will come through to wow you but I still feel its more of a hypercar looking car.
For most that will be wow, great but personally I never really like them being so wacky.
For most that will be wow, great but personally I never really like them being so wacky.
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