Chris Harris Drives: GT12 vs GT3 RS vs 650S
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For those considering the 650S, this video pretty much sums it up. Sometimes I think if the extra outlay for the 720S is worth it. For normal road use, the difference in performance is small. Only when you get into serious licence losing / jail time speeds will you really benefit from the 720S.
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Edited by anonymous-user on Sunday 15th December 13:10
650spider said:
The 650 is seems to be a bit under rated for some reason...Chris Harris knows a good car, and he has always rated the 650 since it was launched as amongst the very best of supercars.
0-100 in 5.6 seconds is extremely quick, however, to myself that's not its best feature...how easy it drives, how comfy it is, how practicable it is and how much confidence it inspires are all above that.
Currently, i cannot justify the huge extra cost to move into a 720 spider...the 650 spider is, at the moment, the best value supercar available and i really, really love it...its the best car i have ever purchased....that may sound a bit gushing and not how i thought i would ever speak about a 'car', however it is genuinely that good.
Spot on. If I had a 650 Spider, I wouldn't buy a 720 Spider. The cost difference versus performance isn't justifiable (certainly not for normal road use). Comfort and practicality are similar and looks are subective. A 720S Spider will cost at least another £100K. 0-100 in 5.6 seconds is extremely quick, however, to myself that's not its best feature...how easy it drives, how comfy it is, how practicable it is and how much confidence it inspires are all above that.
Currently, i cannot justify the huge extra cost to move into a 720 spider...the 650 spider is, at the moment, the best value supercar available and i really, really love it...its the best car i have ever purchased....that may sound a bit gushing and not how i thought i would ever speak about a 'car', however it is genuinely that good.
Mantis Green would be my choice
650spider said:
I did toy with mantis green due to the schmee vids.... it really stands out, but went 'safe' and choose volcano orange instead.
However, it is definite that when the time comes the next Mac shall be napier green...it shall be either a 675lt spider or (most likely) a 720spider.
When you turn into McLaren Glasgow and are confronted with green, orange, purple, black and white Mac's in the triangle configuration outside the showroom, it is an amazing scene that somehow makes me think of Muiras from the 70's....just stunning and they really suit wild colours without being 'shoutey'.
675 Spider would be my choice. However, it is definite that when the time comes the next Mac shall be napier green...it shall be either a 675lt spider or (most likely) a 720spider.
When you turn into McLaren Glasgow and are confronted with green, orange, purple, black and white Mac's in the triangle configuration outside the showroom, it is an amazing scene that somehow makes me think of Muiras from the 70's....just stunning and they really suit wild colours without being 'shoutey'.
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