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.
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.
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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