McLaren 720S review - 710bhp supercar is quicker than the P1

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In isolation, the McLaren 720S is an exceptional achievement, but as a replacement for the already-excellent 650S it is nothing short of extraordinary - yet another amazing leap for a brand that seems to have come a very long way in a relatively short space of time. Never before has so much speed, quality, refinement and entertainment been available under just one roof. Ferrari’s 488 has company, and how.
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[@stevethrillhouse]

I love Steve Sutcliffe... not only does he look hilariously uncomfortable when he's driving quick, he also starts cursing and swearing at a car when he loves how fast it can go. Such a legend.

[@yaris684]

Yes I must say he reminds me of a boy and that is very cute.

[@lapamful]

Those noises are ET trying to call. He wants his spaceship back!

[@henningsouz2833]

I hear Steve Sutcliffe, I click like.

[@rejoicerone3176]

finally! hes back!

[@danihellz]

Henning Souz same here...

[@InstantInstinct10111]

+1

[@iurilx4757]

me too ehehehe

[@davidf5449]

He is official!!

[@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.

[@benkrapf]

Its ass is intoxicating.

[@amiller2121]

I respect the hell out of this car but what were McLaren thinking with those headlights. This thing is a clear step down in the aesthetic department compared to its competitors.

[@srinitaaigaura]

Andrew M Your mileage may vary on that, but the impact on the aero, cooling and front end grip is massive.

[@DonaldSeymourjr]

I truly agree with you., but I actually like the 570s's looks.

[@v_alexiadis]

The headlight surrounds still don't work for me. I wonder how it'd look if they were coloured like the body. It may be better.

[@liamjames9]

"when will it all end". Car people said that back when the Enzo came out. before we know it, a normal sports car will have 1000 bhp.

[@jlove24]

LA Enthusiast not with the way everything is going electric

[@sortsvane]

@@jlove24 *especially the way everything is going electric. I've heard Teslas already have nearly 600hp .

[@HG504X]

And in 2019 today we are with Ferrari and they've got regular production SF90 Stradale releasing soon, with 1000hp and AWD.

[@TheCarxpert]

British cars are still the ultimate if your a millionare/billionaire.

[@mixmaster09777]

Always love your video reviews Mr Sutcliffe. I've seen a few in my time but I think your face says it all! What a weapon..and what a hands up pants down review! I literally was there in the seat with you. keep up the good work Steve...Always look forward to your reviews a proper car journalist 👍

[@NoneNone-kp1qc]

Steve as always a pleasure, one if not the best car review I have ever seen. So much of a pleasure to watch some one who know cars, can drive cars and has the passion as you..

[@CampbellZeroOne]

Wouldn't look out of place with an NSX badge on it!

[@stewartclanachan3439]

I love your passion sir always enjoyable when you love the machine you drive

[@spadgm]

Great car, great review, awesome that Steve is doing it!

[@eliotsalandybrown]

Steve, you are so gifted at communicating the experience of driving cars most of us will rarely even see. Thank you.

[@tysanborn554]

Best review yet of the 720S... Well done AE!

[@Delnevo420]

"Pinned, absolutely pinned" has got to me one of my favourite bits of any car review

[@rtrain9]

Steve makes every review utterly fantastic!

[@peterbennpan7288]

You got to love a car review done by stevie sutcliffe

[@garrettholdridge334]

One of my favorite car reviews of all time. Because of this video and Steve I will be buying one of these in the next few months.

[@DoctaM3]

Looks like an incredible performer--I just am still not sold on design. Maybe it will grow on me...

[@grimmjoww3367]

DoctaM3 the older design is amazing and in my opinion iconic but, I'm sure this one will be grow on people eventually

[@wesleyalejandre2662]

DoctaM3 I was unsure about the looks but now I love the body design, it will grow on you

[@november8289]

DoctaM3 Cause you're a peasant who can't afford this puppy.

[@DoctaM3]

hehehe. Yep. I totally agree #IAmAPeasant 😎

[@sidpandya6827]

+Novem Ber LOL! You CLEARLY have NO IDEA who +DoctaM3 is.

[@mehdiadlany]

Great review for an amazing car. Steve, a manual 911 GT3 2017 is waiting for you to review :D

[@hughoxford8845]

Who ever looked at the instrument panel (often incorrectly called the dashboard) and thought that it would be a good idea to turn it into another moving part to go wrong?

[@SupercarAdvocates]

Can't wait to get our hands on one! Awesome!

[@mykevenable8180]

I love his honesty and reviews !!

[@ThatRosco458]

Yes! A review with the 720S driven on the track, hard! Not enough reviewers can do this like Sutcliffe can

[@alexlee4588]

Steve where were you? Good to hear the voice.

[@garyaustin6400]

Love this review!

[@MarcoPiperr]

Good to see the Vallelunga track on these high quality reviews!

[@connorchambers2751]

Think of when a "track focused" version comes out. Its going to be beyond mental!

[@SirJamestheIII]

finally a car reviewer who actually puts a car through its paces

[@DonLee1980]

Porsche have said it before already. more hp is not the answer to making a better car. Hence 9000rpm, hence manual gearbox, hence 500hp, half the price, and everyday usable and still ridonkulously fast on the track if you fancy.

[@carreragt8516]

Honfy Lam you say that but the GT2 RS will be as fast or faster than 720s, 488 etc, most likely will be 200mph +, 700bhp + and possibly

[@DonLee1980]

Where's the GT2 RS from the 991.1 generation then? There is no confirmation that there will be one for the 991.2 either. Just a rumour. And even if it's true, how big of a proportion will these GT2 RS's be of Porsche's 911 sales? Like I said.

[@carreragt8516]

Honfy Lam there's rumours pictures, numerous sources say it's out 2018 MY, aswell as the new gen 911 coming out end of 2018/2019. The GT2's come out towards the end of the life of that generation of 911

[@DonLee1980]

those spy pics are more like to be a GT3 RS 991.2 . And even if they do put out another GT2, it still doesn't take away from their majority NA engined track cars that now all have manual options, as oppose to any AMG, any Ferrari, any Mclaren.

[@thesulo12]

plenty of videos on youtube showing the gt2 rs on the nurburgring

[@SIFWD1]

This guy does the best reviews, interesting, informative and enthusiastic (Him and Chris Harris achieve this) Everyone else - step it up!

[@Boutit031]

It's been years since I've wanted a car this badly. I'm blown away by how quick this beast is.

[@chasevineland1508]

McLaren just upped the game. Has drawn the line. Thrown down the gauntlet. Gave all supercar competitors the finger.

[@robertgraps8039]

Unreal, Steves back

[@sebastiankeano4926]

Surprised, how good of a reviewer this guy is.

[@paguk2000]

Your my favourite motoring journalist glad to see your back. I don"t like the front end its ugly. Rather have a 570gt

[@james64ibm]

I think this highlights the problem the P1 always had, that it was just too close to an 'ordinary' street-legal race car (albeit with a cute little hybrid system) to stay special for a long time. The F1 on the other hand will never be surpassed.

[@craigmutumbi9083]

I absolutely love how it looks, it's a signature design that marks this car in particular, it's not comparable to anything. It's a McLaren 720s and that's it. It is independent from convention and has stupendous performance. This car is iconic, the car to cement McLaren's reputation as a creator of exquisitely vicious cars

[@lakmalantony8505]

I've watched all the new videos on the 720S and they all have Chris Goodwin doing the action shots. SICKKKK

[@milosilic23]

Lakmal Antony it's from the press day Mclaren organised, ofc its the same man :)

[@unidentified6365]

The british motor manufacturers are making some excellent motors.. the 720s the daytona and the 765 street triple rs are all great machines.. kudos brits.. u guys rock..

[@ponygt6629]

McLaren the epitome of British auto engineering, Jaguar,Bentley,Aston Martin..this is the one brand U all must follow!

[@commantrosexetlos4700]

nice review

[@93455Driver]

Great car and video. Wish Sutcliffe had been able to review the GT3. Think Ferrari will have to do their next launch at Silverstone.

[@u04pww2]

Soooo much better than the autocar review which i almost fell asleep watching. Sutcliffe is the man!

[@johngreenwood1972]

McLaren in a very short space of time have made a massive statement in the supercar market. Kudos to their excellent philosophy.

[@njack1994]

It will end with the limit of grip. The p100d acceleration to like 80mph is only limited by grip. The Regara ditched a transmission because it doesn't need one because it can smoke its' tires at 180mph. So as long it can get power to the ground the quest for more speed will never stop.

[@mbal4052]

I don't think he was in track mode, doesn't the clock housing rotate when in track mode?

[@petegrimes4648]

Love Steve S. For me he's the best. Harris a very close 2nd. His best review quote for me was on the 2016 911 gts about its steep price. " And at that price it needs to blow your hair off"

[@tythekoenigseggenthusiast2573]

I like the 3.8 L twin turbo v8 you got in the p1,12c, and 650s

[@mosby985]

ty the koenigsegg inthusist it sounded way better the 3.8 sounded so sexy

[@tythekoenigseggenthusiast2573]

GTPHOTOGRAPHY - ehhh I have to disagree. the 3.8 had more rumble to it especially in the p1

[@willywillywillywillywilly]

The editing in this was odd. I felt like the review came to a conclusion halfway through, and then there was five minutes left!

[@stevewashere100]

It looks amazing, can't wait till I see one in the flesh.

[@youdontknowwme2293]

amazing review.

[@michelfortin7055]

Finally! Track telemetry built in!

[@MrRonan3]

Ferrari must be absolutely hating this. I went into our local ferrari dealership a while back before this 720s was released. they are not as good has you think said the dealer.with beads of sweat on his brow. now they have serious threat from the uk. McLaren. keep it up! GREAT BRITON,

[@WowForYou85]

What a car, so good looking in that colour!

[@crimsonpirate1710]

Epic, at last they built one that looks as good as it goes. Well done Mc

[@davidperez-hc9os]

How are they gonna make a lt version when the tail is already long enough? Cant wait to see what they have in mind. Beautiful car Mclaren !

[@-rb_1]

fitting review for the fitting car! awesome.

[@rockervdrive]

What a stunning car. Performance and looks.

[@cerryabc]

I hate the cockpit

[@mikeobarr8589]

God... It's Stunning... A sculpture at 212mph.

[@h.t.7034]

Please compare the 720s with the GT2-RS. Thanks!

[@usmanzia2984]

This, my friend, is just the beginning.

[@UrbanChaos20]

They should be charging another 100K???!!!! WHAT?! Piss off.

[@IronFist561]

PLEASE DRAG RACE THIS WITH THE PAGANI HUAYRA. A FULL 1 MILE DRAG RACE

[@projectr2451]

The 720S would more likely win it. It has a better power to dry weight ratio, paired with a dual clutch transmission. It would even beat the 675LT and F12tdf, two other cars that would also beat the Huayra. However, the Huayra does have more torque than all of these cars. A race between the 720S, F12tdf, 675LT and Huayra would be close, and let's not forget awesome!

[@dustinwoolsey3292]

Huara would lose miserably. Too much wheel spin off the line. 0-60 is only 3.5sec. McLaren 720 is almost a full second quicker and it would not be able to catch back up until about 220mph

[@timosapp6032]

After watching this video I can see why Steve Sutcliffe likes the car but its the price that puts me off. Plus just were do you put the weekly shopping?

[@MTobin1000]

I thought there was an embargo till next week on revealing the 720S. How did you get this released so early?

[@tonisukles858]

MTobin1000 The embargo was actually til May 3

[@RightSlam1708]

I am amazed with your video

[@MrSlash00r]

Fantastic video. It's an amazing thing .. it still comes across to me as a speed appliance instead of an emotive experience though. I suppose I need to get behind the wheel and try it. Ummmmm .. can someone lend me one??

[@jimfastlane28]

Not fully convinced by the headlight design but wow, its an impressive car. Paddles on the steering wheel don't look big enough though, compared to say a 458/488. Look more like something you'd find in a 320d.

[@itstheFRONZ]

I think this might have to be my next car!

[@rizawibawa5824]

I would like to see a head to head between 720s vs p1.. and how p1's owners reacts, it isn't 750lt yet and McLaren confirmed about the future of the LT

[@ricdes]

SOOO glad I got rid of the 650S a few months back

[@rosseasson9441]

Steve you are the man.

[@ThomasFerrugia]

I think McLaren is finally starting to come into its own in the design department. I wonder whether the average consumer will appreciate the aerodynamic sophistication required to allow a high performance car with a rear-mid mounted twin-turbo V8 to function without large (and obvious) air scoops behind the doors. VERY trick (as they say).

[@superbrit3845]

How can 139 people dislike this???? The McLaren 720S has redefined Supercar performance..............

[@trilateralcommission6557]

Same questions I had when I saw this car mclaren 720s beating a 900 horsepower gtr.Impressive

[@JJs_playground]

not that I can afford it, but sometimes I like the looks of the 720 she other times I don't. but wow the performance.

[@dkkhalsa1551]

I want to buy this mclaren 720s its toooo brilient and amazing....

[@TivonSanders]

So did you find out why the warning lights kept going off?

[@richarddonoghue7474]

It will never end hopefully. Maybe they should start making hot hatch's.... imagine!!

[@bodylove666]

He is great at reviewing

[@benkrapf]

When Steve is reduced to just saying, "Oh wow...Oh wow...", you know it's good.

[@tobiaszistler]

it will never going to end neveeeeeeeeeer

[@symbolicof]

This is the first McLaren of this type, where I would rather a coupe over the Spider. Every other time, I have preferred the Spider, whether MP4, 650S, or 675. But this, I prefer the coupe. The reason being I think, that the Spider version would loose that parcel shelf, and those rather cool doors.

[@AndrewWong1995]

The car looks like it's from next generation of automobiles. I'm already fallen in love with McLaren.

[@FredericEllsworth104]

The 720S looks a bit like something out of Halo. I'm already loving this and the Senna a lot to the point where they're my new favorites!

[@HammerRocks]

The "Light Socket" / "Eye Socket" design front end is starting to grow on me. I still think they could have designed it prettier and still achieve the cooling and aerodynamics targets they wanted, but the looks is starting to grow on me.

[@MabzProductionz]

I was very disappointed by the autocar review of this car I must say this review however is much better and informative 👍

[@brightbluesmurf]

I clicked so fast Steve's the man!

[@finnfan]

McLaren is pushing really hard to progress forward, other car makers in this class need to pusher hard because of McLaren, that is great situation for drivers who are able to own them or car fans who love watching them on you tube

[@heyace4323]

If you are in track mode, why is the screen still up?

[@insidious714]

Henry Alting Siberg there's a specific button for that...

[@robertlulek1634]

Henry Alting Siberg you have the choice when the screen goes in for track mode you can push a button to bring it back out for the regular screen if you like

[@gdfggggg]

Cause it’s got a hardon

[@MRajha-zl3jb]

0:10 best shot of the year!!

[@GoCotton]

Didn't like the look at all when it came out, but seeing it moving has completely changed my opinion. It seems to significantly out perform a 488, so it'll be interesting to see if it's as much fun as a 488 is on UK roads. Between the 720 and the 570S, McLaren might just be in a class of one at the moment.

[@HypnOlli]

the 488 is 2 years old now..the only car you can really compare it is the 650s cause the 675lt is over double the prize...

[@danieljunior2966]

I’m buying one.great video

[@bratislavrakovic6222]

I love mclaren cars, but the cabine noise isn't that well. But still, great car there.

[@nicholasspinicelli2911]

McLaren is steadily becoming my favorite manufacturer. Given STUPID money, I'd still choose a McLaren F1 as my #1 hypercar choice.

[@antilagboostaddiction8322]

I want to see Underground Racing come out with a X package for one if these I'm tired of everything being a Lambo or a GTR.

[@ege5804]

It literally is one of the most beautiful car i have ever seen .

[@carterchichura4119]

The LT version is going to be insane

[@rafaellastracom6411]

My gut tells me this one is a real Ferrari beater. Bravo!