When the McLaren 720S was launched in 2017, it shifted the goalposts in terms of what people expected from a supercar with hypercar performance available in an attainable and not too intimidating package, says Ryan O’Connor.
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It was, and still is, blisteringly fast, and the fact that both spider and coupé models arguably represent the benchmark in their segment a whole 5 years after launch is testament to the engineering prowess we’ve come to love and respect from the boffins at Woking.
Speaking of engineering, the GT is a marvel in its own right, and while not as accelerative as it’s 720S big brother, it offers a balance between comfort and performance that it would seem only McLaren can achieve.
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Still true to McLaren’s DNA – engine amidships and lightweight carbon fibre Monocell chassis – the GT rides like no supercar should and with more luggage space than a whole Golf, yet throw a Lamborghini Huracán EVO at it and the big bull will most certainly have its hands full.
Ryan O’Connor recently had a go in both the 720S Spider and the GT, as well as a chat to McLaren South Africa’s Brand Manager, Ramon Saffy.
Taking off from Cape Town’s iconic V&A Waterfront and cruising along Sea Point’s pristine promenade, this is how it went…
McLaren Cape Town is located at the V&A Waterfront, No. 1 Breakwater Boulevard. For more information, visit capetown.mclaren.com
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