McLaren 720S Review | McLaren's new Ferrari-rivalling supercar | Autocar

[@garyhuntsr71698]

Seasoned, professional, honest and serious, Matt is one of the best and reliable, certainly respectable reviewers.... ( he most graciously spared us from those tasteless screaming and giggling, all those cheap emotional faces and chantings seen and heard on most of the rest channels)

[@adelakrouzcka1128]

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[@mickwrinkles2318]

All that aero is very impressive. Great that McLaren keeps the sensitive hydraulic steering rack while all the competion switched to electric. The all round capabilities are so broad from comfort cruising to hardcore trackwork, it's a mighty proposition. Not to keen on the looks of the headlights, though the idea to use them as aero elements is clever.

[@JoeJacksonGT3]

I sent this video to my Dad, who loves the 540c look. He watched it and texted me saying, " I can't understand a damn thing this guys says".. he's 68, so his hearing isn't great, but he also said the guy talks to fast. I played the video again a bit and I agree..he talks really fast. Aside from the speedy talking, great review!

[@AutoFanatique]

No surprises with the conclusion on the 720S, seems like quite a piece of kit. Your move Ferrari!

[@naxT890]

Didn't they come out with superfast ? It has the same amount of horsepower from a naturally aspirated V12.

[@Spartan168]

you have to see these mclarens in person to appreciate how small they are. the super fast is a big and long car with a huge engine. just different classes of car

[@zhbroder]

"650S" *shows 570*

[@Maniacility]

540C actually (see how easy it is to make mistakes)

[@v_alexiadis]

Well, you can forgive him for making that mistake since the 540 and 570 are pretty much identical from the front. The 650 and 540 aren't.

[@dcarvalho6144]

Noticed that too. The editing team is getting fired lol

[@exotic9514]

zhbroder HAHAHA

[@jugularspeed774]

That pissed me off

[@stubones]

Which Ferrari rivals this? No road going Ferrari, apart from a $2 million Laferrari could keep up with it.

[@matthewmanuel8965]

stubones * laughs in F12 tdf *

[@stubones]

The 720S is faster, but yes, I meant mid engined Ferrari. I should have said that :)

[@Smithy250]

Matthew Manuel the 720s would still be quicker

[@Smithy250]

stubones the f12 tdf is front mid engined

[@jaybyrnie1813]

Don't forget McLaren lied to protect P1 owners, consumers have proven that the car can have over 800 horsepower, 2.5 0-60, and a blistering 5.2 0-100. This car might be one of the fastest stock super cars in the world

[@tylersanders6703]

The looks of the 720s are definitely growing on me. I think the extra lines and unique headlight design make the car something you could stare at for hours. Far more unique looking than the Mp4-12C, 650s and 570s.

[@Siceland]

That thing looks like the future. Very impressive.

[@warakanda7356]

this is really really gorgeous.. four litres eight cylinders are good enough for a superhypercars on the road, not necessarily bigger to get the punch nowadays, safe lots on fuel and especially the road tax and insurance premium in my country... will go on fully electric power superhypercars next.. tq bro.

[@blazed6644]

congrats matty, this review was sensational! your best one yet i think... well done autocar!

[@wolflarson71]

Can't wait for Randy gets a hold of this on Willow over at Motortrend.

[@tylersanders6703]

Also Laguna Seca

[@Malc180s]

Can't wait for Barry to get hold of this on Pinewood Terraces long course.

[@TropicielPablo]

wolflarson71 It's a dream contender of the BDC 2017.

[@M3Conv]

They will make sure its slightly slower than an American supercar.

[@DuleSavic11]

can wait for Chris Harris + 4 set of tires

[@coureurdebois]

The 720S has completely blown the old 650S away and clearly takes out Ferrari's 488 GTB both in design and performance. well done Mclaren.

[@derbigpr500]

Can't even fit in the same sentence with the 488 in terms of design, especially inside where the 720S is plain ugly, a complete failure of design, and in terms of performance, we'll see. It's not all about numbers, which kids like you don't understand. A faster car is not a better car, and so far Ferrari built both better and faster cars.

[@jerrybillings3039]

*Ferrari apologist ^*

[@coureurdebois]

*lol and a Ferrari rager^*

[@floccinaucinihilipilificat2839]

derbigpr500 "So far built faster cars" I want what you're having

[@monjessenstein]

True that a faster car is not better, my fiat panda smokes both 488 and 720S!

[@referencechannel996]

Mclaren is going ahead years of light from Ferrari...

[@LaSombraa]

This car is beautiful! McLaren's cars always look aggressive

[@brightbluesmurf]

I stayed up and clicked so fast!!

[@danielohio9462]

Matt Prior is a great reviewer. He clearly knows what he's on about. Very underrated

[@jatin32kumar]

so amazing cinematograpgy ..what a colours and what a contrast omg 🙈🙈 really amazing stuff

[@harveysmith100]

Best looking McLaren since the F1. Well done for being so brave McLaren

[@jondury9450]

Is someone else driving when drifting? The way it cuts away, it seems like a professional driver driving and was later edited.

[@matthewprior2378]

We've used a mix of our footage and McLaren's own -- sometimes launches work out that way, because we started in Rome, drove to the track, two two short sessions on the track with somebody from McLaren next to me, literally two laps on my own to present to camera, then drive onwards to the airport, shoot drive bys, interior details, links, etc. Whereas the GT3 the other day was a closed circuit just for us for the whole day, so there that footage is all ours.

[@jondury9450]

Thanks for your reply.

[@TheRealPetoria]

Short shifted the shit out of it on the track, I bet it sounds great if you would get to the top the rev range

[@miskone1044]

was thinking the same lol

[@BasuSatwik]

TheMostSavage93 I wouldn't expect much out of a turbo V8 unless it is an AMG. They are the only company who have got it right.

[@dominoc5]

amg was fine in the past..but not anymore because of eu regulations

[@guillaumed1691]

TheMostSavage93 you would definitely be disappointed if you got in one and expected it to sound great ! I experienced the 650 s spider and the sound is cool but no where near great. Same for the 720.

[@TheRealPetoria]

@selfentitledcar-guy I'm sure straight pipes would sound amazing on this car, giving it more homage to the P1 @guillaume What are you comparing the two against?

[@Rudenbehr]

I love the interior! I don’t know why every super car maker makes the interior so claustrophobic and tiny.

[@auchucknorris]

perfect blend of futuristic, graceful and mean

[@biswojyoti1]

ever since the mp4-12c i've been a big fan of mclaren and since the p1 fell in love with mclaren.

[@philnox7734]

unrealible like all there cars

[@turquoisecat761]

Typical great review from Prior, no childish over the top theatrics

[@ahmedarjah3091]

I reckon thats the best review he's done keep it up chap :)

[@Driver_88]

Where's Chris Harris when you need him....

[@mk2024b]

R.I.P 488

[@Xanderr1495]

It is rip, the 720s trumps the 488 in every department.

[@Xanderr1495]

488 sounds pants since they turbocharged. Ferrari's are never 'well made'. It is easy to see how much better the 720s handles with the carbon tub and lower center of gravity. Also the 720s has a much better aero package. ultimately if you put both round the Nurburgring, the 720s would dominate. Ferrari needs to make a more hardcore version of the 488 to stay updated

[@jerrybillings3039]

*Why are you replying to ANY comment that is is ANY way negative towards the 488, or other Ferrari's? *

[@shanejohnson6594]

488 cant touch the 720S

[@glhf5922]

well, wait for 488 GTO then. some comments here have no sense whatsoever.

[@tysanborn554]

Great review. My God the 720S looks SOOOOOOOOOO good on the track!

[@Lucas-ck1po]

Hate on me but the 12C is by far the best looking modern day McLaren. The side curves are elegant, the nose is minimalistic and fluid. These new ones look like they came from grey's anatomy book.

[@Navagiasostis]

This car's GT3 edition will look insanelly cool

[@rogerwilliamsii2934]

Most informative review of this car to date....

[@jamiep61]

The best Video Review of the New McLaren 720S Supercar

[@ratodoesgato]

Great review of an amazing machine. Its stunning in every single way! And yet i sit here saying id still take the F1. Almost all modern cars now are giving me this feeling, and when i see "drift control"....i dont think i need say anymore on that.

[@LysergikFuneral]

"The best car McLaren has ever made" U WOT M8

[@theviniso]

F1 is bae

[@braydenmcneal6709]

Viniso also p1 and p1 gtr. Along with the mp-4 -12c which was the first car to rival the amazing 458 itallia. And to lots of people, including Jeramy Clarkson liked it more! The p1 was I think the first to come out with hybrids on supercars. Which made the hypercar. With its 2 rivals the laferrari and the 918 which I think came after?

[@Executiveinvestments-]

That LIFEBoy1000 He means an all around car its the best mclaren has made. Also its lap times are quicker than the p1 on some tracks. And the mp4-12c isnt even in the same league as the 720s.

[@billyhndrsn2264]

Mclaren Senna is coming.

[@soumyadeepbiswas2315]

this is a beautiful car

[@markbojanjac6805]

The most accomplished yet B O R I N G car in history. A modern day NSX. I'd rather take a dump on an anthill than watch, let alone own, one.

[@markbojanjac6805]

oh - and I almost forgot - F* U. G. L. Y. FFSmy vacuum cleaner looks hotter than this. My electric toothbrush shares the same DNA as this POS.

[@popdog200]

Finally! No more grey (*beige) suits Matt. Great review!

[@matthewprior2378]

Cheers.

[@codyellis4933]

2:20 man walks backwards.

[@ga12f12o]

damn, to catch that !

[@kadekherdi8942]

No doubt this car faster than 488, even 650s faster than 488

[@projectr2451]

On the straights but not on the track..

[@MagicSkeleton]

Excellent review. Always the most interesting commentary. Prior mentions details and angles no one else does. Also, I like McLaren more than Ferrari, but people these days are too fast to say McLaren crap all over Ferrari. Meanwhile Porsche continue to terrify competitors with their perfect machines producing effortlessly fast and consistent lap times. And then you've got the anomaly that is Lambo: naturally aspirated, 4wd and single clutch gearbox, and seemingly killing it on the Nordschleife?? Anyway, I am pleased for McLaren. This car looks phenomenal.

[@robertl2856]

most detailed review thanks.....any chance of bringing it round some time ?

[@skywalk3x]

It amazes me when people say how good it is everyday and it's easy to drive. It.s a super car and it will be different than a Range Rover. I own a Nismo 370Z and I drive it everyday because I love it. Its hard and I feel every bump but I expect that from a sports car, and if I owned a Super car i'd drvie it everyday without complaint I just love sports cars.

[@surfingjc]

Best looking McLaren for sure

[@Edison73100]

I really like the frowny seats. They look so unhappy. LOL!

[@kize32]

Does it come with unlimited mileage bumper to bumper warranty?

[@sunnykitten8543]

I like everything but the headlights. Some flush lights would look better. But well done, McLaren: lightweight, approachable, a car made to be driven everywhere every day and let the driver get faster and faster and better and better.

[@888mf4]

Great review by Autocar. Well done. However the 720S is £280k with a decent amount of options which makes it £120k over a used 650S coupe..... not too sure what resale values will be like in 12 months.

[@marcd695]

Really liked the review

[@PorscheSweden]

I still think the 650S is hauling ass. This car is a 650S killer, wow Mclaren is really on the roll.

[@tonyagasker7383]

what TO say.... flawless

[@g00dfeeling]

Really good option for people who can't wait so long in Ferrari order books.

[@danielhambleton9415]

At the start of the video you say that this car replaces the 650S, but you show a Red 570S. Car guys notice this, come on Autocar!

[@polaxgr]

Top notch reviewer

[@treyquattro]

last week the new GT3, albeit with PDK, this week the 720S. Lucky boy.

[@ianrkav]

What is the difference between Lux, Coupe, and Performance? Is it just trim levels maybe?

[@Bargainteers]

It took three tries to get this car right in the span of like 6 years. But the Porsche been right for decades with minimal change. So just give me a 911 turbo please and thank you.

[@ravirajyaguru5905]

James May's long lost brother.

[@masterchef6694]

finally a McLaren ... looking good in front

[@danmurphy1994]

The english really do know how to make a supercar these McLarens are unbelievable

[@Victor_Victory]

So how does th nose lift word this time? Do you still have to use a lever or do you have a button that you can press like Lambo/Ferrari...?

[@dbased1915]

2:19 the inside is reminiscent of a cheap/minified lotus elise interior, but the exterior looks great.

[@ShanesAutos]

0:12 think you'll find that is a 540C Matt.

[@jixi40]

Ferrari- rivalling? Ferrari fell off ever since the 488 era started. Nowhere near the same performance of Mclaren.

[@derbigpr500]

What the hell do you mean by that, "fell off"? How did it fall off? 488 was a better car overall AND faster on a track than 650S AND 675LT, even with 675LT having track tires and 488 being on streets, and that's on tests done by British magazines. La Ferrari was universally considered a favorite over the P1 too, and faster on a track too with same tires, proven several times by several people. Not to mention the Mclaren doesn't even have competition for the, FF, F12 or the California, or the new 812. "Nowhere near the same performance of Mclaren". How's the weather like in fantasy land? Ferrari is above Mclaren in terms of performance, don't be stupid and look at facts, not just your imagination.

[@jerrybillings3039]

*You Ferrari apologists are a delusional, yet ferocious bunch of immature children.*

[@dk6403]

Ji Xi on other videos talking shit about Ferrari....he's just a Ferrari hater.

[@jerrybillings3039]

*And derbigpr500 is a Ferrari apologist..it's painfully obvious.*

[@mike15321741]

derbigpr500 you really believe the 488 is faster than the Lt

[@Alexr-uf3zn]

Things beautiful looking one of the best cars out there looks amazing

[@imtchee]

Was Matt informed that the exhaust get louder or fiercer by setting the ADP to Track mode on the Powertrain settings? Only when the Intake Sound Generator is set at the loudest in Track mode will it be louder/fiercer when ADP in Track.

[@borginator1493]

It maybe a slight weight gain but personally I would see if I could get the area/ducts under the headlights painted carbon fiber to match the paint of the car. Dunno if it'd look better or worse but I'd like to see it.

[@JL-ef7bh]

Does the pedal shifts click themselves?! Holy shit that's a cool little detail they have added in!

[@Ciggiebreak]

Matt, great review. Again. A question for you though.If money were no object would you choose the 720s over a Gen2 991 GT3 say in manual?. What's struck me already having avidly consumed all the video reviews released this morning on the Macca is that none of the pro reviewers are really enjoying the experience as much as the GT3. Maybe it's the track, maybe it's the expectation levels, I don't know but whatever it is, it's the money can't buy passion shown for the Porker. Pls explain . . . Btw I'd happily take either.

[@ytytyt2516]

Make a drag race review with McLaren 720 S vs Aventador S vs Ferrari 812 superfast

[@putrawibi]

No the stock supercars in the world can beat 720s on a drag until now

[@fazer12779]

The P1's their best car.

[@kristijanvlasic6936]

Exterior is beautiful.

[@huss03]

1:43 looks great from that angle

[@elwingy]

Looks like Deadpool! :D

[@SPMNDK89]

If an LT is already confirmed to be on the way, you should beg and offer your firstborn for a chance at that one because that one might just blow the doors off those million dollar "hypercars"

[@arkk1]

didn't mention the P1 at all, just wondered how it compared

[@swachyw.4447]

Chiron! This guy "meh" Mclaren! This guy "Tis' the bets car in the wurld"

[@quentinwooten30]

every time they show the front of it I only see the movie the arrival. Idk why

[@arkadiuszmikina4563]

where was it shot? central Italy? beautiful

[@allensaunders449]

as for ferrari they don't make cars that are as good in the highest performance levels anymore

[@Bolerophon]

Can't wait for Jethro bovingdon to get his hands on this.. way better reviewer.

[@Ekgchannel123]

Damn I think I might have to get this in addition to the '18 Gt3

[@TheCarxpert]

Forget German cars... British cars are the ultimate, McLaren... are testimony to this.

[@mikel6236]

best sport car ever made. It's really a bargain. How will Mclaren top this?

[@VENZSHOW]

Lmao thats not a 650s. Its a 570s man. Get ur shit right.

[@zakerMafia]

LOL, got to it before me, great reliable start to the show haah

[@Malc180s]

You're laughing? Deary me.

[@matthewprior2378]

Actually it's a 540C. In my defence I've been on a long haul flight tonight and not seen the final edit until, er, now, but we should have spotted it. Sorry.

[@emyrilhan]

Yea people get the fuck off his back

[@willywillywillywillywilly]

steven lu Unacceptable. Turn in your gun, badge, and insurance policy.

[@TheSpartan21029]

This is McLaren's main inspiration for this car had to be the T20 from GTA 5

[@sixfeetmonsta]

I watched Carfection's video on this car first, and I couldn't finish watching this one. 5min was my limit

[@Fat-bananas]

I'd take this over the new Ford GT anyday

[@ziggyfreud5357]

I think MP likes it !

[@2050Wheels]

' you know you wake in the morning got a range rover outside u see a 720s seating there, you think ye I ll take the mclaren today I m just going to work' makes me wonder who is he talking about!

[@DonLee1980]

LOL once her put the car in sport/track mode, the interior shots started to shake to a blur.

[@janson2911]

the side really reminds me of the old nsx

[@adj789]

holy shit that looks so badass

[@6rimR3ap3r]

That track is Vallelunga, isn't it?

[@Sandouras]

When even car journalists mix up your cars, you know you gotta step up your naming game. Enough with the fucking numbers. Nobody will remember these names, especially when they replace their cars every couple of years.

[@DRockDreamin]

What track is this?

[@polygamous1]

Even all Ferraris look good this McLaren look better than any Ferrari to me, then compare prices n the McLaren beats them ALL hands down not just Ferraris its performance is just stunning also when it comes to these very special super over 200MPH cars top speed means little but handling is everything that is where the fun starts yes If i had money this will be my number one choice by a fair margin Great job McLaren

[@rafaellastracom6411]

Love it!

[@flacjacket]

"Best car Mclaren has ever made"? Bull, no way this is better than an F1, and I highly doubt it is better than the P1 either.

[@storck08]

Best car McLaren has ever made? You forgot F1, dude.

[@makfitness_]

BASICALLY , this beast is better than a Ferrari.