The McLaren 720S is AMAZING - One Take

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The McLaren 720S is the pinnacle of petrol-only super sportscar engineering. For just over $300,000, depending on options, you get a (claimed) 710 HP twin-turbo 4.0L V8 pushing around a very light, very aerodynamic, and very advanced carbon fiber monocoque. To drive it, you'd swear it makes 800 horsepower. It's capable of 9-second quarter miles out of the box, and top speeds in excess of 210 mph. It looks like something between a space ship and a prototype race car, and yet, it's the most comfortable supercar on sale. It's practical. It's easy. And, for 99% of my week with it, it worked flawlessly.
McLaren provided the car, insurance, and a tank of gas for this review.

[@othreezed]

"Did he just flash me? Does that mean police? ... Alright let's talk brakes" smoothest segue I've ever seen

[@seanbrenchley]

Alzy - Speaking of which, why have I never seen this talked about? Cops, that is. I’ve never seen so much as a Forest Ranger in Matt’s videos. Certainly there are some California version of ‘Super Troopers’ roaming around these 4-5 roads Matt regularly “drives”? Matt is a very responsible, attentive, and professional driver out there so I’m not saying he deserves nor trying to jinx him into any tickets or whatnot, but I’m curious as to how he does it, anyone else?

[@ThatRosco458]

I've driven on the roads around where this was filmed in the Angeles National Forest, and if you go midday on the weekdays you almost certainly will not see a cop in my experience.

[@LegendInThaMakin]

treebrench cops don’t really patrol wealthy areas much if at all.

[@JuanCarlos06]

We have the California High Patrol (CHP) and it seems they are always there when i go to these roads lol.

[@bulok69]

there's a lead car that goes ahead and checks for him. How do you think they get the outside approaching shots?

[@OMGAurora]

I was planning on buying one.. the AC is a deal breaker. Guess I’ll stick with my corolla

[@icanfartloud]

Me too, The way I see it, someone in this field of engineering should be able to design an ac system small enough to cool the inside of these types of cars. And hey, why not figure out a way to take some of the cool air from the ac pump and help to introduce a new kind of "cool air" intake...seems possible but not sure if the power trade off would be beneficial.

[@wuzihuzi]

This made me laugh out loud 😂

[@jackprick9797]

Worst decision ever!! The corolla will be worth half its value in 4 years while this car will be worth more. Plus the McLaren can actually help you get a life, I mean a date.

[@wuzihuzi]

@@jackprick9797 wooosh! The sound of the joke going over you. Or are you being sarcastic as well 🤔

[@alphawav3]

Love it!!

[@austinmaness8339]

"Engine System Fault" Good ole British engineering for ya.

[@geriatricmotorcars9516]

Best you can do ' Still the best out there hater

[@jailanrayvon434]

Damn thing runs on tea and crumpets

[@FIPackage]

Lmao

[@alfamonk]

Complete reliability....oh that's why Americans buy more Camrys....yawn

[@briantye110]

Don’t forget rolls Royce !

[@962RACER]

Possibly overheated the clutch pack from launching uphill. nothing comes close to porsche reliability with dual clutches. the 720s is such a beast though, bit of a supercar bargain.

[@moneyparhar]

962RACER Porsche no substitute

[@taforth]

Yes, I remember when R&T (I think?) did a test of 991 turbo, where they did 50 launch controls, one after the next, and the 0-60 time didn’t change by more than 0.1s 👌.

[@tyler9703]

Yep, unfortunately you can't have everything in one car, unless you build your own.

[@zatharos6427]

Correct me if im wrong, but only true automatics have clutch packs and not DCT’s right?

[@962RACER]

Zatharos, in the case of a dual clutch it has a clutch pack that resembles two multi plate clutch assemblies in one. as it grabs one set it simultaneously lets go of another, allowing for shifts that are nearly seamless in power transfer. here is a short description that illustrates it well: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmnEeJqJl9migKc

[@el7284]

"You'd swear it makes 800 horsepower" Dyno results show that that's about right.

[@ECPP]

Awesome video, thanks for that. I have been shopping for Mclarens lately and loved the 650s but feel now that the 720s is worth saving for.

[@jlopez1017d]

Love the fact that the interior is purpose built not too many buttons and distractions it actually looks weird to see a such a clean modern steering wheel

[@johnswanson6994]

Thanks Matt. The most comprehensive, incisive reviews of any auto vlogger. You do your homework man. Keep it up.

[@MrBurnthePriest]

Matt Farah, sir, you are one of my favorite honest reviewers of watches and cars. You’re unbiased opinion and knowledge of high end vehicles is much appreciated and somewhat rare these days. I love all the content and your hard work

[@Flowreac]

This videos makes me so excited about owning this one day, love the way you talk and explain everything it’s really easy to feel your excitement and it’s so infections 😍😍😍❤️

[@wellfedced]

I’ve been obsessed with McLaren since I was 9. thanks so much for taking this out!

[@blakslee720]

I think this video is a perfect example of how far you've come/how good a presenter you are. Being able to talk about the car so well at (allegedly) very high speed on a road that isn't closed for your use is really impressive.

[@dennishena1399]

Also...pictures don't do this car justice. I just saw one last night, it's difficult to capture this car's beauty on camera.

[@ShamanWS6]

I feel the opposite. Don't like its looks in pictures or in person. It just looks over-done to me.

[@AdolfHitler-xp1nx]

the best looking mclaren ever was the f1 the rest look and sound like chinese knockoffs merc is still putting 6L v12s into S classes, mclaren could easily drop in N/A v12s to their cars, but they won't because conspiracy to make all cars worse over time, think about it merc meets emissions with a 600hp v12 in the s600, a 2 ton car mclaren could super-easily meet emissions requirements because their cars are 700kg lighter and so much more aerodynamic............that's how i know its a conspiracy make everything small displacement and gay it up with some turbos and paddle shifters and electric steering you know there is a problem when an e39 540i sportwagon has better road feel than any new mclaren, i'm talking about steering feel and not lateral grip 1 wins as a track weapon, and 1 wins as a drivers car also my 2001 540i sportwagon has a 4.4l N/A v8, so by engineering principals alone it is better than ANY 3.8/4.0L TT mclaren

[@osamabinladen824]

@@AdolfHitler-xp1nx McLaren is about lightweight stuff. That company was built on the "lightweight"-ness. It was founded on carbon fiber.

[@Aron-ru5zk]

Adolf Hitler mclaren don’t have a v12, why would they develop a new engine when they already beat the competition?

[@johns.774]

Dennis Hena that’s so dam true

[@tcr333]

Don't change a single thing about your review style. The cockpit camera has made watching this review an absolute pleasure. Most car reviews I'm bored after a few minutes but I could have sat here for another very happily watching the breathtaking scenery. most car reviews feel like watching someones else's experience. I feel like I was in the car with you while watching this..

[@TropicielPablo]

This is the video I was waiting for. Have a nice day everybody!

[@automotiveantics]

Absolutely love Matt's reviews! He has such personality and brings life to this channel! Inspired me to start a channel of my own! Looking to improve every day

[@Convisis]

Surely the most underrated supercar out there. Those first round of KZbinr reviews and the dipping 2nd hand prices made this car take a reputation hit, but it’s clearly the fastest everyday supercar without compromise.

[@mrleonhunter]

WE WANT THE BALL SHAMPOO ADS BACK MATT, STOP PLAYING

[@Fruitay425]

I'm actually trying to get the name of that stuff because I've only seen the add once and cant remember, lol.

[@MaxvonHippel]

I’ve driven this road in a manual 99 Tacoma and felt queasy in some places so Matt’s confidence talking and mobbing very much impressed me.

[@TedwardDrives]

I like when Matt says Performante

[@europeanartz1989]

Tedward perFOURmante

[@drummerdoingstuff5020]

Perform atay

[@cae2487]

Great job Matt! Loved the review loved the car and it's always a pleasure seeing just how much fun you are having driving these modern works of engineering. I think you and Zack should tackle a couple of one takes together where one drives and relays his feelings and then have the other take over and conclude with their feelings. I think it could help Zack feel a bit more comfortable in front of the camera and loosen up a little bit. That being said I still think Zack does a great job but he just lacks in the animation dept that you(Matt) have in abundance. Great job to the whole smoking tire crew you guys all are fantastic and keep up doing the amazing one takes and podcasts that you do. ✌

[@SirSaula]

Ordering my 720s spider and I have to say you did a very good review 👌

[@georget10i]

Wherever you're driving Matt, it looks like a Need For Speed track. Also, really like the picture-in-picture with you talking and at the same time showing the front of the car driving. Most car Youtubbers don't have this, they just show themselves talking and that's it.

[@Kwerrauque]

Glad you’re back Matt.

[@Shreddah]

No McLaren review is complete without a check engine light!

[@santiagoluna3599]

10:05 broke out of simulation for a second

[@alfredwilsbury8397]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@shmoofgang]

😂Stupid

[@brianmessemer2973]

This is like when the 919 evo ran at the Nurburgring and everyone posted that the video looks like it was on 1.5 speed. Lordy this 720s is fast.

[@osamabinladen824]

Now imagine a tuned 720S.

[@lurtz8656]

"The air conditioning is not as strong as it could be" - Matt Farah on the Maclaren 720S

[@LegendInThaMakin]

The same aliens that helped humans build the pyramids came back just to help engineers at the Mclaren build the 720s. This weapon is in league of its own and just puts all other supercars to shame.

[@jo05dk]

If that is true they left too early. The pyramids still stand, while the 720S couldn't make it thorugh the press launch without problems. They should have stuck around and tought McLaren to build a car that works for more than five minutes at a time. That said: If they decided to build it properly i totally agree. I love the looks of it, the sound of it, and it's SO freaking fast.

[@LegendInThaMakin]

JohnnyNr5 eh, first year of the 720s, most of these problems should be fleshed out in the next couple years or so

[@jo05dk]

The first reviews of the 720S dropped in may last year if memory serves me right, so the car is at least 15 months old now. ..and this car managed one launch before acting up. McLaren is famous for building cars with all sorts of annoying issues. Instead of throwing new cars on the market every other week, killing off resale values for their customers, i think they would do a great service to the brand, and their customers, if they spend the time needed to correct the problems with their cars. Instead of people going "New McLaren ey? I'll consider it in a year or two when they, hopefully, have got the bugs fixed", it would be great if they just delivered working cars.

[@stephenbatley1725]

Spend over $300k on a car and hope problems get fleshed out in some years... you're seriously defending that?

[@LegendInThaMakin]

Stephen Batley warranty fixes it for free, and how can you complain anyway if you’re paying 300k for hyper car performance?

[@moremaddness]

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!! Finally!!! GO MATT...waited for this video for ages now and then you get a check engine message! DANG IT!!!!!! but it was a cool video!!!

[@ruststar]

I just love that car sooo much, thanx for the great drive Cheers

[@stephenstuart6248]

I haven't seen Matt in a while, on the streets. I thought you weren't coming back to the roads. I will resubscribe.

[@HesteBremse]

Epic Review! - Cool shades and excellent narrative, comparisons etc. - I really got a feel for the car through this review, Thank you! Matt and the TheSmokingTire ///

[@danishkhalid9255]

Matt you make really good videos. Thank you

[@ric44n]

when i see Matt driving instead of the others, I click "like" !!

[@DirkaDirka07]

Good stuff as usual Matt, I liked how you didn't pull punches. Peace!

[@rickyt11]

Last week it was 108 in the Valley. Too hot to drive, not sure what the temp was in the Angeles Crest. But I sure enjoyed watching this video.

[@kernplace37]

I mean comparing this thing to a Turbo S is not really fair. This thing has a carbon tub. Built more like an LMP car than anything else on earth. What a time to be alive.

[@TurboShotIncredible]

Such a bonkers car. Love how it looks, goes and sounds!!

[@mkelebay]

Glad to see there was some video with this ad.

[@skylerssupercarlife348]

That's the highest complement I've ever seen you give any car. (At the end)

[@eichler721]

Great video Matt I love the one takes

[@SonOfTamriel]

Shout out to Drag Times for destroying every car, modded or not.

[@Driver_88]

Great review after owning one for the last 6 months I agree with near all of it

[@eamonshields2754]

Unreal Machine, can't wait to own one

[@doug186]

One take is back? Hell yeah!

[@22BJ22]

Awhhhh, man, great vid, awesome car and a really nice location. Where did you take this ride?

[@_baller]

Matt is one of the few guys who knows how to appropriately shift the paddles, just a light quick pull... Not a flick, and anything else weird

[@Daniel-tx2vt]

“Oh it is a Mclaren!” This part killed me lmfao

[@henrymurray5944]

Hey Matt, you should add a polarizer to your lens to get rid of that speaker reflection on the windshield.

[@ryanaponte8115]

16:10 did you just run into that shrub???

[@Owlecks123]

looks and sounds like it to me

[@brandonharper2990]

100% he did@@Owlecks123

[@pyrogun1839]

It bothers me how much he hugs the side of the road on turns. There's a lot of rocks too, not just shrubs.

[@SixSpeedSeven]

That shrub had it coming

[@Al-of3zp]

You can actually tell how smooth and fast it is even on film

[@jamesmason4323]

Wow that dash is cool switching out the gauges like that.

[@camirocz]

Quite simply the best car money can buy bang for the buck.Head and shoulders above the much slower competition.

[@louisolivierfortin]

A polarizing filter on the front faing camera and this video is perfect ;)

[@RigRacer]

You're back Matt!

[@SicSemperBeats]

mclaren has been making the best supercars (performance wise not necessarily reliability) since the mp4 12c, its crazy how every car they've made is top of its class performance. Id love to have one one day (even though most likely if I come into some money ill have to settle with a used 570)

[@mikecolles8907]

The the 720s is one amazing machine. Its bends the laws of what we think is possible by a supercar.

[@hamburgerman3958]

Beautiful Grand Seiko you have there on your wrist Matt!

[@jeanjeftha]

Matt is Back! Matt is fuggging back !!!

[@davidnimmo5115]

Really enjoyed this episode what a car👍

[@jeralhall]

MATT IS BACK THANK GOODNESS!

[@kyleflanagan6818]

yesssss, matt you back for good?

[@damienwood1414]

Where I live 2 of these are blasting around regularly. The sound is way better in real life.

[@BrassStacks]

I would love to see every new badass car run up Pikes Peak. We know that a new, basically stock NSX can run it in 10 minutes (which is phenomenal!!!) and it would be awesome to see how everything else stacks up.

[@GlennsCarCollection]

The 720s is the best car I’ve ever reviewed. I love that it’s this fast and rear drive. If I won Powerball, and I didn’t care about resale value or reliability, I would buy this car.

[@markusskvarek1296]

Glenns Car Collection same man, but after a new Ford GT

[@tjprovo24]

I haven’t driven the 720S, but I rented the MP4-12C for a full day in Vegas, and it blew my mind how fast that car was, especially only being RWD. McLaren’s are just so good!! I agree. It would def be a car I would buy if I won lottery

[@b3n5chn31d3r]

You should drive anything naturally aspirated... before you choose.

[@moneyparhar]

Glenns Car Collection yeah depreciation gona be like huge on this

[@TheTmat007]

Glenns Car Collection Oh, I think it is the BEST supercar in the world! So, I agree with you. The mega millions got away from me last night. But, I still have a chance in the powerball tonight. Lol. But, I'm gonna go directly to a McLaren dealership to order this car, if I win. That said, congrats to the mega million winner in California.

[@WelcomeToTheMadness]

It's crazy that with 720HP this car is kicking ass and taking names. While I'm trying to figure out how much my E30-2JZ build should have to be reliable and quick-ish.

[@ajrider12]

Just came here from the 600LT video. Been debating between the two as an enjoyable weekend/semi-daily. The comfort of the 720S is drawing though I feel like its too much of a car to enjoy on the streets of Orange County. The McLaren faults do worry me, specifically considering that the 720 decided to show it's true side mid test.

[@blakebrothers]

Great review. My favorite parts are when you swear.

[@mattgreen5622]

What a great looking interior to an already great looking car such a fan

[@kink5291]

Welcome back Sir

[@DylanTK]

oh man, so thankful its Matt

[@TwinTurboV10]

Nice to see you watch Dragtimes Matt!

[@bboydrae]

Awesome One Take!!!👍

[@vali69]

I wonder if they would do an updated version of this car lile a 750lt... It would be awsome to see a more track focused varient... Just like how the 600lt is the evolution of the 570s...

[@eamonshields2754]

I NEED THIS IN MY LIFE

[@truthseeker8483]

This active anti roll system should be on all cars...it is insane in 2018 to have a piece of springy steel connecting both sides of the car.

[@jackstevens8344]

5:55, that was a witchy laugh Matt!

[@williamw9918]

Matt, I think the natural competitor technologically and price-wise would have to be the GT2RS -- have you driven that yet?

[@Turshin]

Matt what watch is that? Great review as well.

[@jrspangler36]

So I may have missed it but does it still display temperatures somewhere when in "track mode"? Last thing I want when out on track is to have all the vitals hidden...hopefully it at least has some idiot lights or something on the other screen...

[@MrJackben32]

Saw a 720s in a mclaren dealershio in london, its such a nice car damn

[@dimgl19]

1:40 the moment he started talking about the Jag the cat meows in the background.

[@phatziggylx1]

Nice to see Matt. Nice

[@zean233]

10:04 he went peter griffin

[@bestcarsmedia]

I now recognize and know these roads from assetto corsa’s LA canyons - ironically enough I just drove a 720s on it

[@charlesmoore8958]

Thank you Matt. We miss you bro

[@VinArchives]

Damn, it's common for McLaren cars to get fault codes but I wasn't expecting any trouble to come up in the video. good thing he didn't try to do a 2nd launch

[@14KShadow]

Missed you Matt. Love Matt

[@FreshlySnipes]

Fantastic videos, and great concept for Rally Road. The link doesn’t work to sign up tho.

[@MrBaza70]

What road were you on? It looks like an amazing road to drive!

[@DjJooze]

👌👌🔥🔥🔥 Stunning. love you Matt

[@lexburen5932]

Might as well be, that the gearbox temperature went to high with that launch, i think that's why you got that warning. When it cooled down it went away

[@deborahvalentine2893]

I'd like to ask, Mr. Farah, if you were to choose between a 2018 McLaren 720s and a 2001 Lamborghini Diablo 6.0 which would you chose? If so why? Thank you...

[@youcdtube]

Hi Matt. I Trully believe that the midengined corvette twin turbo may one day have the same or better acceleration than the 720 s

[@Rascallucci]

I would like to know how does the 720S compared to your drives on the Huracan VF900 and/or the Performante Hypercharger in terms of acceleration and top end? Or simply put, which car is faster?

[@RRR_Motorsports]

Alex Fu dragtimes had a few races with turbo and supercharged huracans ranging from 8-900 hp The Big Mac was faster

[@shaft9000]

he mentioned them @16:00 FI boost varies by application and preference - so there is no "it's x amount faster" when you can just increase the psi (and lose some reliability). tinkering with the 720S's turbos and ECU could make it faster, as well. Regardless of how much a 720S is tuned up to make more power, the AWD lambos are always going have the edge off the line because 720 can't put down full power in the first 3 gears anyway, even in stock form. The McLaren has the edge in aero so it will pull as well or better from 100-200mph, even with significantly less horsepower.

[@DBABAE]

Alex Fu listen to z30. Check out a channel called dragtimes, brooks destroys everything lol

[@aiGeis]

Dude, both run high 9s. That's really all you need to know, if you know anything about performance cars at all.

[@Rascallucci]

aiGeis Look, if you don't know, just say you don't know. Don't pretend you know it all.

[@FreeSmokeEA]

One of the nicest cars I’ve seen.. breaks in 15 mins wow

[@ShiftRPS13]

Gorgeous Car!

[@romeomashile8367]

Good to see you.

[@usergonemad]

The kid's okay when he's driving something he's really comfortable with like a Mustang, but Matt has more personality and more excitement by a country mile. Glad he's back...ish.