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McLaren 720S Tries Its Best, But The 765LT Is Just Too Much To Handle

Posted on Feb 15, 2021Written by admin

Recent tests have proven that the McLaren 765LT is much quicker than a 720S in a straight-line, but now we get another chance to see the two go toe-to-toe at a drag strip with two experienced drivers behind the wheel.

The Napier Green 765LT featured is owned by YouTuber DragTimes and in addition to holding the world record quarter-mile time for a stock 765LT, a recent dyno run indicated that it is pumping out well over 800 hp. The result is a car that can leave a stock 720S for dead in a sprint down the quarter-mile.

Watch Also: See A Stock McLaren 765LT Record A 9.3-Second Quarter-Mile

Prior to hitting the drag strip, the YouTuber fitted a set of Toyo R888R tires to both cars to level out the playing field as much as possible. Even so, the duo did encounter some issues in putting their power to the ground without spinning up their rear tires, but the 765LT was generally about 0.4 seconds quicker than the 720S. While that may not sound like much, it is an age down the quarter-mile and proves once again that no other car manufacturer is currently building supercars as quick as those from McLaren.

In January, the YouTuber took his 765LT to the drag strip for the first time and when rolling on a set of R888R tires, recorded a best run of 9.338 seconds at 150.87 mph (242.8 km/h). The best run also saw the supercar hit 60 mph (96 km/h) in a mere 2.1 seconds.

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Mercedes SLR McLaren Vs. McLaren 540C In Battle Of The Generations

Posted on Nov 27, 2020Written by admin

There’s about a decade separating the Mercedes SLR McLaren and the McLaren 540C, but pitting them against each other still makes for an exciting race.

Looking at the spec sheets, it seems that, in terms of power, the balance definitely tilts in favor of the SLR. Its supercharged 5.4-liter V8 engine produces 626 PS (617 HP / 460 kW) and 780 Nm (575 lb-ft) of torque and is coupled to a five-speed automatic transmission. That’s good enough to rocket it to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.8 seconds and up to a 335 km/h (208 mph) top speed.

Watch Also: Can A Mercedes SLR Keep Up With An Aston DBS Superleggera And Ferrari GTC4Lusso?

The 540C, on the other hand, has a smaller twin-turbo V8. The 3.8-liter unit produces 540 PS (532 HP / 397 kW), hence the name, and 540 Nm (398 lb-ft) of torque. It is paired to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, a configuration that helps it sprint to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.5 seconds and max out at 320 km/h (199 mph).

Tipping the scales at almost 1,500 kg (3,295 lbs), the 540C is around 300 kg (660 lbs) lighter than the SLR and boasts a slightly better power-to-weight ratio.

In this series of tests, the two were subjected to a couple of quarter-mile drag races from a standing start, and to another from a 60 mph (96 km/h) rolling start, before concluding with a 0-100-0 race. So, does the entry-level McLaren have what it takes to beat the SRL?

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Glorious Past Meets High-Tech Present In Ferrari F40 Vs. McLaren P1 Race

Posted on Nov 7, 2020Written by admin

We never thought we’d say this, but a quarter-mile sprint isn’t always about the result; sometimes it is about the journey.

The Ferrari F40 and McLaren P1 are separated by almost three decades of engineering, so we all know which one got to see the chequered flag first.

The F40 is one of the most iconic models to have ever come out. It was the last Ferrari approved by Enzo himself and it hit the assembly line in 1987, succeeding the 288 GTO. A little over 1,300 units were made until 1992, when production ended.

Watch Also: Ferrari 488 Pista Spider Dares To Line Up Against The Legendary F40

The twin turbocharged, 2.9-liter V8 produced 471-horsepower and 426 pound-feet (577 Nm) of torque, driving the rear wheels though a five-speed manual transmission. It can hit 201 mph (323 km/h) and the 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) sprint is impressive even by today’s standards, as it takes just a little over 4 seconds.

Although it seems like yesterday we first laid eyes on the P1, McLaren’s hypercar is already seven years old. Nevertheless, it is still mighty powerful and fast.

Power is supplied by a twin-turbo 3.8-liter V8 and an in-house developed electric motor, for a total output of 903 HP and 664 lb-ft (900 Nm) of torque. The 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) sprint is dealt with in 2.8 seconds and top speed is 217 mph (350 km/h).

So, if you won the lottery and had to choose between the two, which one would you go for and why?

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McLaren 720S, Lamborghini Huracan, Ferrari 812 And Ferrari 488 Pista Engage In Battle Royale

Posted on Aug 2, 2020Written by admin

Supercars are getting ever faster and the cars featured in this particular clip all offer truly frightening levels of acceleration. However, which of them is the fastest?

To find out, YouTuber 888MF teamed up with BOTB in the UK for a series of drag races. The cars featured are a pair of McLaren 720S’ (one fitted with an aftermarket exhaust), a Ferrari 488 Pista, a Lamborghini Huracan Performante, and a Ferrari 812 Superfast.

Kicking things off is a race between the Lamborghini and the 488 Pista. Thanks to its all-wheel drive system, the Huracan gets off the line quicker but because it has less power, the Ferrari storms past it before the finish line.

Watch Also: Tuned McLaren 720S With 980 HP At The Wheels Is An 8-Second Car

In the second race, the victorious 488 Pista lines up against the 812 Superfast and, despite being one tier lower in Ferrari’s hierarchy, the twin-turbocharged V8 488 out-accelerated the V12-powered grand tourer.

Then it was the turn of the McLarens, which lined up alongside each other and the 488 Pista for a battle of supremacy. During both races, the owner of the 720S with the aftermarket exhaust rocketed off the line much quicker than his rivals and came out the victor.

However, things don’t end there as a surprise competitor then joins the party in the form of a Porsche Taycan Turbo S. The all-electric super saloon has established itself as one of the most accelerative vehicles on the planet and can hit 62 mph (100 km/h) in under 2.5 seconds. The question is, is that enough to upstage the 720S?

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