2017 McLaren 720S specifications

2017 McLaren 720S data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
DesignerFrank Stephenson
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2670 mm 105.1 inches
Track/tread (front) 1674 mm 65.9 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1629 mm 64.1 inches
Length 4543 mm 178.9 inches
Width 1930 mm 76 inches
Height 1196 mm 47.1 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.7
Kerb weight 1419 kg 3128 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type turbocharged petrol
Engine manufacturer McLaren
Engine code M840T
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 4 litre
3994 cc
(243.729 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 93 × 73.5 mm
3.66 × 2.89 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.27
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
32 valves in total
maximum power output 720 PS (710 bhp) (529 kW)
at 7500 rpm
maximum torque 770 Nm (568 ft·lb) (78.5 kgm)
at 5500 rpm
Specific output 132.6 kW/litre
180.2 ps/litre
177.8 bhp/litre
2.91 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 192.79 Nm/litre
2.33 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system EFI
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 2422.7 kPa (351.4 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 499.25 cc
Aspiration Turbo
Compressor 2 turbochargers
Intercooler
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 2.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h 2.9 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 10.3 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 341 km/h (212 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
507.31 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.51 PS/kg
373.11 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.37 kW/kg
500.35 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.5 bhp/kg
0.22 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
2.68 kg/kW
4.48 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 15.8/7.9/10.7 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km15.8/7.9/10.7 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
km/litre6.3/12.7/9.3 km/l urban/extra-urban/combined
UK MPG17.9/35.8/26.4 UK MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
US MPG14.9/29.8/22.0 US MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions 249.0 g/km NEDC
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK) L
CO2 Effizienz (DE) G
chassis
Engine position mid
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 9J x 19
Wheel size rear 11J x 20
Tyres front 245/35 R 19 93Y XL
Tyres rear 305/30 R 20 103Y XL
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter 390 mm
Rear brake diameter 380 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 7 speed automatic
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID511907
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 42.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2017 McLaren 720S added 2017-03-07.
Last modified 2025-08-17.

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