Ignition FULL EPISODE | 2018 McLaren 720S: Faster than a P1 AND Porsche 918 Spyder?-Episode 189

On this episode of Ignition presented by Tire Rack, we take McLaren’s newest supercar and find out if it eclipses the super sophisticated, incredibly expensive hybrid hypercars of just a few years ago. To do that, Jethro Bovingdon first experiences it on the public road and then takes it to Willow Springs to see if it can beat the Porsche 918 Spyder’s scintillating lap record. So can the 720S stand toe-to-toe with P1, 918 Spyder, and LaFerrari and set a new performance benchmark? Watch and find out.
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[@jeffn2559]

So sad

[@eze427ss]

I actually wanted to hear all the stats ....kinda got mad when he talked over it all

[@LynessRogers]

Actually.. same

[@jayar202]

The best dialogue to put the car in context and this geek is the a hole who talks during a good movie

[@mowflexthesubnegro1846]

Maybe it's because you're more of a "numbers" guy and Jethro like most Europeans are more about the feel. I lean more on the European spectrum favoring feel so I side with Jethro.

[@Donkey2454]

I actually wanted to hear more stats from Johnny...

[@Abenator25]

Exactly

[@thatrand0mnpc]

Ikr stats for nerds

[@summertyme5748]

😂

[@mrblobby7113]

Motortends 720S stats: 0-60 2.5 seconds, 0-100 5.3 seconds, 0-100-0 8.8 seconds, 1/4 mile 10.1 seconds at 141.5mph, figure-eight course time 22.3 seconds and 1.05g, maximum lateral acceleration 1.09g. It's funny, they put a big asterisk next to the LaFerraris times because they are very suspect and were done at Ferraris own track on a downhill section. This is why Motortrend always state that the McLaren P1 is the quickest non-asterisked car the have ever tested with a quarter mile time of 9.8 seconds at 148.9mph.

[@w-james9277]

Nah, numbers are boring. Im more interested in how it feels to drive.

[@TheBatosai]

I remember watching the channel alot since they went with a paid subscription model they've lost me. Non the less let's get into this ep

[@TheNurseWhoLifts]

Free? Yes it is. Enjoy this one. This blessing WILL NOT LAST.

[@eddie1683]

Simple screen record it

[@MarkoTiano]

The 720s is a revolutionary car. I dont know what McLaren cooked up in that factory but they did it right. Beauty and power at its best.

[@mrclown7469]

Do you really need to have that ad sitting on screen for the entire 20 minutes?

[@ishkaranbrar313]

They are giving u this awesome episode for free , Be grateful

[@michaelvickers89]

I paid for the subscription and trust me it’s not worth it! 😕

[@crimzikk]

Slow and quiet?

[@crimzikk]

@@michaelvickers89 That makes you a weirdo because she died 2 years ago....

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crimzikk this got awkward really quickly

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[@DavidSmith-iz8fw]

I was thinking why haven't I seen any MT videos for a long time then I seen the comments ""paid subscription ""🤣🤣🤣

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Wait, there is a thing called “FREE” with Motor Trend ? Also, could there BE any more ads in this video ?

[@worldtravel101]

lol ikr

[@the-boring-car-guy]

There's 1 ad...

[@AJTalks]

Adblock, free solution to your problem

[@namanakaskippy]

A J haha xD

[@krystoph4420]

Skip to the end and replay

[@osamabinladen824]

The supercar-priced hypercar, technically! A budget hypercar! I'm just so in love with this British beast! 😍

[@mr.badwyld1738]

Yeah, motor trend you screwed up...sorry, there are far to many channels on you tube, for free, that are as good or better than what you put out. Your stuff is good, i like it, but, not gonna pay ya for it.bottom line....

[@crimzikk]

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[@8tenthsGaming]

@@crimzikk I love how drive made this mistake years before them and totally killed their channel, and yet they still went ahead and did the exact same thing and killed their channel too

[@0wninguplz]

its npt even that good anymore

[@mr.badwyld1738]

@@edjack1993 i don't care what model they use. Im just pointing out the facts. Their content is ok. But, there are many channels out there better in my opinion. It's not always about super mtv style production and what not. The simple fact is i used to always watch mt video's. They put up a pay wall, and well, i don't care. Not going to pay them. Btw, the fact that they are releasing "free" videos kinda shows that they are not doing so well...at least that's the word on the street. They have too many competitors and rivals putting up videos on toutube. The content is not that fantastic to pay more for. Shame really.

[@selimsabbagh861]

Eddie Jack ad revenue and sponsorship opportunities should give them more than enough profit money. Look how many successful youtubers there are. Selling your content to a popular streaming service like Netflix is one thing, selling it on a standalone platform for the same price as Netflix is another.

[@jayishnusinha804]

This car will go down deep in the supercar history! Insane

[@youngjedi774]

*Cough* 600lt

[@JamesBrown-ux9ds]

Yes, as a benchmark most of the others should leave way behind: take electric motors 'assistance', four wheel steering, torque-vectoring and all the other stuff - and you get still beaten by a two-wheel-drive-four-rubber-car? Wonderful achivement, good promo-video - the rest should be homework for anybody. And what If the car was just not doing well with the other tires, they where available, but just not too good with this chassis? So they did not arrieve? Anyway, on accuratky selected, of course preheated slicks and with a young F1 driver behind the wheel, we would like to see all cars today repeated (this Willow track seems to have deterioated a lot during the last years as well.)

[@skudaaron1986]

The LT of this will.

[@mceasermcmc]

Like it's DADDY THE MIGHTY F1

[@LeeXRV]

Lambullshitini this is a road car that is much older than the new GT2RS which is actually intended for the track. The LT version will wallop the GT2RS! McLaren are leagues ahead of their competition at the moment.

[@fiberoptic1]

For a second i tought that MT had made a return.

[@heronumbertwo3171]

Same until i read comments

[@CarlosEduardoFerrazpr]

Simply the best 720s's test ever! Congrats!

[@SoCalFreelance]

Actually I was hoping to hear the other quarter mile times and cars 😑

[@pope400]

"Hi, City of Los Angeles? MotorTrend here - we'd like to have downtown closed off so we can drive a car around... Great, thanks!"

[@pope400]

@@fockewulf190d lol right?

[@randahlbeach]

TY MT for allowing us to watch this video of the incredible numbers that the 720S has. I could watch Randy drive cars all day (OK I have-several times) Keep up the great filming, editing & content. All the BEST from Vancouver, Canada!!

[@michalisGT]

Mclaren destroy every aspect......... RESPECT THIS BRAND.

[@benzonazona2568]

Finally a great episode sickest car EVER

[@terminalarray1047]

I always have to remind myself that the 720S is just the "base" model in the McLaren Super series; more focused on looks, driver involvement, comfort, practicality and performance. And yet despite that, while running on corsa's, this thing smashed the 918. I can't imagine how quick the track focused LT model is going to be.

[@tcroft2165]

Well its the middle perf spec in the MC range (Sports,super ultimate)

[@terminalarray1047]

@@tcroft2165 yeah I'm referring to base model in it's line. The super line.

[@tcroft2165]

@@terminalarray1047 Its the only car in the line. We will get a 750LT but the LT is much more the 'track' version rather than a base -v- higher spec car as such.

[@tcroft2165]

@@joaoleite2385 Well price points obviously.

[@earthstick]

@@joaoleite2385 Or we will have wait even longer for the LT.

[@NoChaserNoChaser504]

Like: if you actually wanted to hear the Stats from Johnny

[@carverseng6]

This reminded me of the good old days when everything was free

[@njh8277]

Greatest supercar of the past 15 years

[@peterlord7349]

So they haven't made a new season of ignition in over a year and now they decide to give us episodes that literally came out over a year and a half ago? Wow very generous Motor Trend, I definitely feel encouraged to subscribe now...

[@robert23497]

This car makes me smile. It reminds me of the McLaren F1 in that it even beats cars that are more expensive. It looks great in blue and seems fast enough for even randy. He always wishes for more power but, not this time. Cheers mclaren for building the best all around sports car that money can buy.

[@hasan.baksh1]

Wow, didn't expect the margin to be that big!

[@PFBzzz]

I know an older video, but one of the best 720S review videos out there.... Spot on!

[@dylondylondylondylondylon5]

MT posted a free full length ignition video? Is this real life?!

[@panadocomedy7781]

MCLAREN 720S IS THE BEAST THAT I HAD NEVER SEEN IN MY LIFE,I LOVE IT . THANKS TO MOTORTREND

[@wg5331]

Seeing those shots of him ripping it through the streets reminds me of Project Gotham Racing from back in the day.

[@shaybrown7205]

So are we at the point where we call this a hyper car?

[@bulletholebob1]

No

[@ewanssoman6321]

budget hypercar

[@tcroft2165]

nah thats for the new Elva. The 750 will be faster but its still just the middle car in the range :-)

[@mikelane1542]

Ya, there's not much I'd do for a Klondike bar... Yet I'd do some really sketchy things for a 720 S !!!

[@joshuapullins8815]

True that

[@infinitycl]

Mike Lane 😂

[@steveguzman6141]

things taste like suave shampoo ever since unilever bought them

[@djbwolf08]

Sad it only took a year for us to watch this for free 😩🤦‍♂️

[@jamesfan284]

this is the first ignition episode ive watched in a very long time

[@marunparthiban]

That opening is slick. And Jethro drives real good.

[@joewillburn]

"Where do we go from here?" It's called the McLaren Senna and it will decimate !!!

[@thomasmacgruber6701]

Thet said the same thing about the P1 , Laferrari the Ferrari and the 918. The C8Zr-1, that's where.

[@jameswillard1]

Anthony Smith yeah and it will weigh 4,000 lbs and have the same HP as the 720S....sorry, not gonna happen. Don’t embarrass this carbon fiber masterpiece by comparing that Chinese knock off C8 Corvette to this please

[@johns.774]

jameswillard1 don’t disrespect the C8 like that. It’s an absolute unit for the price. And that’s a fact.

[@davidtebbitt5537]

I love having an input in these vehicles.

[@johnjones5631]

Wow! A 720s review? Buts it’s only been available for 3 years now! Boy MT is fast!!!

[@vitobustamante2576]

Finally a free video in KZbin for ignition since the type r review!

[@zachg9065]

This is my dream car. Simply epic. Fantastic car

[@mominx2412]

The driving is incredible!

[@AkaliBlade]

Wow, beats everything on it's normal street tyres! Best supercar money can buy today.

[@mosca3289]

That road driving from around 6 min is 100% spectator. Awesome job 👍🏻

[@powersliding]

randy the best.. always a treat to see him and his input

[@rmkhalaf1]

Forgot how beautiful Motor Trend videos are ❤️

[@XLLR8ing2]

Loving the McLaren brand each time they update or come put with a new model. My fav by far is the new GT

[@Formula1Nostalgia]

Wow. Great review. Mind blowing lap.🔥

[@coreyc.8558]

What a masterfully made episode. Keep up the great work guys.

[@DJDiggityDubstep]

This was a Great episode!

[@autolliance4008]

Love how you can hear a warning chime going off while Randy Pobst is doing the timed lap 😂 typical McLaren always thinking it’s broken

[@Shadowboost]

It's just the low tire pressure chime

[@jasonali-lavroff2644]

Well done gentlemen, an awesome video and indeed an incredible car!

[@pl747]

Humm, wonder how much the insurance would cost from the General?

[@joshuas3897]

That rotating camera shot at 18:55 was probably the best I've ever seen

[@ericoyes7856]

If it were 80% Randy and 20% the other guys, I'd be a buyer of your streaming service.

[@Lifeguruonafence]

Streets closed pizza boy, find another way home!! 😂

[@-MADELO-]

Goddamn street racers😤

[@Corvettelloydminster]

Alien technology in that car I’m telling yah

[@devanshgupta9860]

This video just reminded me how much I missed Jethro and his driving.

[@2BXD]

Cool full episode

[@sooxiquan7114]

finally i can watch it!!! so love it!!!

[@rajbhalerao4201]

I was really not hoping that 720S to be that fast. What a beast !

[@xerxespatel3]

2:27 when Johnny knows his numbers

[@dvlarry]

13:49 Randy the Pro says it like it is. Always good to listen to Randy. 16:45 the speech starts.

[@el7284]

Randy's giggle at 16:02

[@RichiJamesMusic]

Awesome video guys! Is this 720s stock? The exhaust sounds great!

[@intergalacticsucker1724]

Quality of this video is on top level. I can literally smell tarmac from watching this episode. But I’m not gonna pay...

[@Magwai20xd6]

Did anybody else notice the whistle at high rpms? I'm guessing that was resonance in the either the exhaust or the intake runners. Sounded like a train whistle.

[@jameswillard1]

That’s already known as the “death whistle” because once you start hearing that in almost every video it’s usually goodnight to whoever is trying to race a 720S 😬

[@luc0650]

Its probably the turbos

[@davect01]

Miss these episodes

[@redovni1978]

Can't wait to see Pista on your test.

[@danielbuchanan3270]

I won't lie...even though he maybe giving a lot of info...he always makes his vids exciting and interesting

[@Reypadd]

It's almost 2020 and a bunch of 2018 720S reviews already. Nice try, MT.

[@NoTimeToBleed16]

Reypadd yah they must have been looking through older videos they did from a long time ago like”hmm which one of these year+ old videos can we release for free”

[@Skirk84]

They have them all on demand, but its irrelevant when anyone seeing this video has seen reviews from everyone else first. MotorTrend on Demand has made them irrelevant

[@derekk5992]

720S will be my future car , same blue color too . I think its Paris Blue

[@hyogomarume8345]

Power slides in the canyon? Dude got some serious balls! Now time to go watch The Straight Pipes, Gears and Gasoline, Savagegeese, Donut Media....

[@luc0650]

And throttle house

[@johnmilner7603]

My choice would be the McLaren if I had the coin. I've driven other super cars, but never the McLaren.

[@dgillsco]

What a machine!!!!

[@ShermanMR2]

Wow...just wow!!!

[@SuperAz000z]

You guys we miss " world greatest drag race " .. it's been so long since I've seen it...2017 !!

[@latenighthype5489]

This guy drives like a pro no doubts

[@1stGenStunter]

I guess I'll have to wait another year for the free episode where they drive the Senna

[@redemption_gt500]

Where is this backroad? Beautiful

[@grapplerunit]

I remember when these were free but that when was I was young

[@thatomosifane9616]

Who else wanted to listen to Johnny speak stats...

[@ousi00]

15:02 - did I hear the typical McLaren "ding ding ding" warning sound?

[@gmax876]

I forgot these guys were still doing these videos.

[@abassi1173]

Would be interesting to see this versus a Huracan Performante

[@goggin1991]

Was this filmed on Redwood Road?? Looks so familiar...

[@user-yi9hz3or2t]

I’ve seen a stock 720s run a 9.8

[@spektrograf]

I love Ignition and Head2Head. I was an early paying subscriber for years, but cancelled a few months ago because I do all my streaming and channel management here on YT-I really never used my subscription. I wouldn’t mind using the MT app if it did offline downloads, but waited too long for MT to develop it. Watching on their site is a non-starter. I hope they can figure out some kind of model that financially works for them-maybe YT Channel Membership or something like that. The production quality of MT costs a significant amount of money that can’t be reliably made on YT, so I get it. I miss Ignition and Head2Head, but as other commenters have said, there’s a lot of great car content on YT today.

[@F8Tributo]

Curious corner speeds: Low 90s around T2- I used to do that when my 2001 Viper had stock 450hp, on streets. Not too impressed there... Turn 8, 130-ish mph- Right, that's not difficult for an old Viper. I don't remember my speeds from the other corners, but I *can* say, the Mclarens' 170mph down the front straight is outrageously fast! Despite a tame 92 in T2 and sorta casual 130 in T8, Randy still found over 10 seconds a lap over me!

[@Hoktew]

Yeah boys...tks

[@JB-zu5gb]

@ 6:50 one of the concerning things about McLaren is the potential build quality issues. That door anting to come open is one of those. Just enough flex to give me pause. This coming from a Viper owner, however I think my GenV overall is tighter built.

[@Jrv200008]

Is this in LA?

[@zwonaka95]

Member when motor trends videos were FREE? 🍇

[@JustinTipton]

I've been on COTA with this car, and this video is no surprise. I love Ferrari's, but there is no doubt the 720s jumped a generation or two. The McLaren street car is faster than the Ferrari track versions. Respect.

[@fazilmuhammed5410]

Been waiting for this 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@krisi.2011]

McLaren 720 S hands-down the best car you can Buy for 340 that destroys well over $1 million cars unbelievable the total dream to own something like that

[@johnday6739]

Amazing how they cleared the streets/got permission for that.

[@rodeospoter6200]

Whats the color on that 720s?

[@sammyjjoo]

Magnificent lap @ Willow Spings: but what about the tyres?

[@aceofspades6667]

Also the P1 and 918 aren't the current benchmarks on speed. It is now the GT2RS , Huracan Perf, and Lambo Vent SVJ in terms of ring times those are the top 3. The 720 is well behind all 3 of them.