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source: https://www.motortrend.com/news/2021-mclaren-elva-first-drive-review/ Let's get right to it: The 2021 McLaren Elva is really, truly, absolutely wonderful. I'm trying to recall a time I felt this smitten after driving a car. Porsche Speedster? Yeah, that's the most recent one, the Speedster being as close to perfection as it gets. The new 2021 McLaren Elva tickles the same spot and goes a bit deeper. It might not be closer to perfection, but it sails down a different, more elemental branch of driving. It's more eccentric, with more whimsy, more of a wag, and more mischief, and again, it's just plain wonderful. Yes, the Elva stickers for $1.7 million (before options), and there's neither a windshield, a roof, or windows. Did I mention the carbon-fiber plaything makes 804 hp and is—with the exception of the F1—the lightest production McLaren ever built? 2021 McLaren Elva: The Air Out There More quick points about the Elva, though if you like, just read Angus MacKenzie's first ride story and skip ahead. Since there's no windscreen, there is McLaren's AAMS (Active Air Management System), a pop-up vent system that sucks air through the lower fascia then bends it 130 degrees through a series of vanes before releasing it over your head. The idea is to create an air curtain that acts as a virtual windscreen. More on the efficacy of AAMS in a bit, though it's worth pointing out now that the vent can't be placed in the erect position while the car is parked. In fact, it won't even deploy at all unless you press a button to the right of the steering wheel. If you're not moving, it still doesn't budge. Get to about 25 mph, and a hunk of gray carbon rises up from where the frunk would normally be. That's right, there's no cargo storage compartment. Well, there's a spot behind the seats to store a helmet—one helmet—and that's it. Should you need a suitcase, you must pay someone to follow you in another car. I mentioned the $1.7 million part, yeah? 2021 McLaren Elva Design Details The Elva's exterior looks great. Not every single angle is a "wow," but certain points of view sure are; the front three-quarter and hard side views leap to mind. Designing a car without A-pillars must be quite the odd, if not herculean, task, yet McLaren pulled it off with aplomb. The body features minimal cut lines, meaning the Elva is made up of just a few large carbon-fiber pieces. It's a rather voluptuously shaped automobile—the curves are incredible—as different-looking from the gorgeous 720S it shares a carbon tub with as it is from the Senna, which is also a platform-mate. Speaking of which, Rob Melville, McLaren's director of design, is responsible for all three of those cars. Hey, two out of three lookers ain't bad! I had read up on how the McLaren Elva's exterior flows into its interior, and after driving the car I can tell you it's not marketing baloney. The effect is very cool, maybe even beyond cool. The same exquisite paintwork on the exterior is right in front of you; reach out your hand and you can touch it. The effect is near magic, and it's unique in the car world. I think what I enjoy so much about the Elva is that it represents the way I'd design cars: "Totally, we lose the windshield. But then let's have a giant pop-up thing that flows air up and over the cabin. A virtual windshield! And instead of taillights, how about we stick a beehive on the back bumper, and then the brake pedal works a little baseball bat that whacks the hive and sends out a swarm of bees! No, murder hornets—perfect! What about rockets—we need rockets!" Does the AAMS actually work as advertised, creating a bubble of calm between 30 and 70 mph? No, of course not. Don't be silly. I mean, it does something; AAMS does seem able to deflect some air away from your hands (pro tip: both gloves and a helmet are essential), but that's basically the extent of it. Don't believe me? I was wearing a trucker's cap, about to leave McLaren Beverly Hills in the car, when a man who shall remain nameless came running up to whisper, "Listen, you can tighten your hat, but it's just gonna fly off." He was hella right. This fact doesn't bother me in the slightest, as it's the adolescent insanity behind the Elva's AAMS that counts. The 2021 McLaren Elva Makes Ridiculous Sense So much power, so little weight, such a fabulous driving machine. I'll admit to completely dismissing the Elva when I first saw photos of it: "Oh look, another practically useless plaything for gazillionaires. Just what the world doesn't need at all." All my British car friends disdain it because the car doesn't work for their stormy home country. (I should point out, though, that they revere the even more open Ariel Atom as some sort of holy object.) Los Angeles, San Diego, Scottsdale, and the Middle East are the only types of places the Elva makes any sense at all. And yes, this McLaren's price tag is as obnoxious as it is absurd. Then you think for a moment and you realize there are people in these places—not too many, but surely 149 wealthy souls, the same number of Elvas McLaren will build—who can afford to spend so much money on a car they'll only ever use when the mood strikes. Flip through any watch magazine and you'll see all sorts of six- and seven-figure watches. Watches. At least the Elva can crack 200 mph. A McLaren With a Nice Interior! The interior is aces, the best McLaren's ever done. By best I mean design, materials, wow factor, and execution. Let's be frank: McLarens have always had a whiff of kit car about them, even with Alcantara and carbon fiber covering most surfaces. There was something generic about the scattershot placement of the secondary controls and most of the buttons, and the iPad Mini-ness of the screen. The Elva changes all of that. First of all, I can't repeat enough how the aforementioned blur between interior and exterior is the business. The seats are covered with a new material called Ultrafabric, a synthetic, vegan "leather" that looks and feels just like cow skin but supposedly wears much better. I can tell you that even after the Elva sat in direct sunlight for a few hours during a photoshoot on an unseasonably hot January day (87 degrees, only in L.A. ), the seats didn't burn me when it was time to get back in and drive. The Ultrafabric cooled off in record time, too. The air vents are encased in thick, honed pieces of aluminum, and they are great. Perhaps most amazing of all, both the air conditioning and the heater work, and work well. More Elva Details The usual McLaren carbon-fiber, wheel-mounted shift paddles have been replaced by stunning aluminum pieces, finished like the hands of a Grand Seiko Snowflake. (Look it up, speaking of fancy watches.) It's an exquisite, sublime touch that displays a level of refinement I didn't know the brand had in it. Gone is McLaren's Active Dynamics Panel that allows you to tune handling and performance characteristics. The Elva is always in Active mode, and the switches are now two chunky knobs just behind the paddles. Twist one way for Sport and Track, the other to get back to Comfort. The nav screen is radically improved, and a birdie told me it is the same screen we'll see on the upcoming Artura hybrid. One bad thing: The floormats are horrible and might be the worst in the whole car industry. Why? Because of the car's high side sills, you enter the Elva like you would a Lotus Elise: stepping over the sill to put both feet on the floor, grab the wheel, and then lower yourself down. The 2021 McLaren Elva's mats are held in place with two weak snaps, and they slide forward as you stand on them; I was sent flying several times. I'd replace them with grip tape, just like on the floor of a Lamborghini Aventador SV.

We're nearing the end of 2023, which means the door is closing on a number of vehicles as automakers have rolled out most of their new products for next year. That means many of the cars, trucks, and SUVs that we love so much won't make it to 2024. Luxury brands like Audi and Mercedes-Benz are putting multiple cars to rest as they prep new products, while American automakers like Chrysler and Dodge have at least one vehicle going the way of the dodo as they prep for the upcoming EV onslaught. Even a few supercars won’t stick around next year, some destined to be replaced by more powerful models. More cars will join this list next year. For now, let's say our goodbyes and remember those vehicles we've lost. Alpina BMW B7 Alpina inked a deal with BMW early last year that ended the in-house tuner's independent run, giving the automaker full control of the company after 2025. With that, the Alpina B7 – based on the BMW 7 Series – won't see a direct successor based on the current generation with other Alpina models in danger of being discontinued as well. Audi R8 Audi's enduring supercar is finally reaching the end of the line. With the 2023 GT RWD model announced for the US (and priced at a cool $251,395), production of the R8 is officially winding down after 16 years spanning two generations. Audi TT The Audi TT will say its goodbyes after 25 years. The iconic sports car survived two and a half decades before the automaker made the decision to move on from the nameplate. Buyers in the UK will see a Final Edition model for 2023, while the RS Heritage Edition introduced last year will be the last of its kind for the US. Chevrolet Bolt EV The bigger Bolt EUV arrived with Chevy's refresh in 2022 boasting more interior passenger space, and for the first time, Super Cruise on a Chevy product. It too, though, was discontinued. It's unclear whether the new Ultium-based Bolt expected in the next few years will also include the larger EUV. Chevrolet Camaro Turbo The Chevrolet Camaro nameplate as a whole will stick around for one more year before it too is discontinued – but the base turbo model won’t. Chevrolet confirmed that the four-cylinder Camaro won’t be available for the 2024 model year, which means the base motor is now the 3.6-liter V6 making 335 hp. That version starts at $32,495. Chrysler 300 Chrysler is rolling out just a few thousand examples of the 300 sedan for the 2023 model year; only 2,300 units are available for buyers this year in both V8 and V6 variants. This 300, though, marks the end of the line for the muscle car after this generation survived 18 years following its debut for the 2005 model year. Dodge Challenger Dodge is reluctantly discontinuing the Challenger as the automaker moves to electrification, specifically with the arrival of the new Charger Daytona SRT EV. As one final act, though, Dodge released a variety of "Last Call" special edition Challengers, including the limited Demon 170 with 1,025 horsepower and a ridiculous 0-60 time of just 1.7 seconds. Dodge Charger Like the Challenger, Dodge is discontinuing the Charger sedan. The Charger sedan has been a staple in the Dodge lineup since its debut in 2006, with some truly awesome models like the Scat Pack, the Hellcat, and the Hellcat Redeye in that successful 17-year production run. Dodge Hellcat Models But it's not just the Challenger and Charger names that will be discontinued after the 2023 model year – Dodge is killing the entire Hellcat line, too. Reports indicate that the final Hellcat engine will be built later this year with the iconic supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine being phased out. Ferrari F8 Tributo Ferrari’s 488 replacement had a relatively short run. Believe it or not, only one (1) example of the F8 Tributo was officially imported into the US. But don’t worry, buyers that want the F8 coupe’s same stellar performance with the upgrade of a removable roof can still get their hands on an F8 Spider. That version starts at $319,342 and packs the same 3.9-liter V8 engine with 710 hp. Ferrari Portofino M Say arrivederci to the lovely Ferrari Portofino M as it’s set to be replaced by the Roma Spider in 2024. The Roma Spider boasts a more-powerful twin-turbocharged 3.9-liter V8 engine that gives it 612 horsepower and 561 pound-feet of torque, and it offers a traditional cloth roof as opposed to the Portofino’s convertible hardtop, which helps with weight. Ford Edge The mid-size Ford Edge probably won't survive after this year in part due to labor disputes at the automaker's Oakville Assembly plant in Canada. That, and the Blue Oval's ongoing transition to EVs. The Edge will live on in China in the form of a longer-wheelbase hybrid crossover, but there are currently no plans to bring that SUV to America. And as for the Lincoln Nautilus – the Edge's more luxurious cousin – it recently underwent a major makeover for the 2024 model year. Ford Explorer Hybrid If you work in law enforcement, you can still buy a Ford Explorer Hybrid. But for the average man, Ford is killing off its fuel-sipping mid-sizer. The current iteration of the Explorer Hybrid debuted in 2020, but it won't make to the 2024 model year. Hopefully another hybrid SUV is on the way. Ford Fiesta Although Ford hasn’t sold the Fiesta in the US since 2019, the seventh-generation model was available in Europe – but now it's being discontinued, too. Ford plans to fill its spot in the lineup with an all-electric version of the Puma crossover, with the last few examples of the Fiesta expected to roll out of Ford’s German factory in June. Ford Transit Connect Ford's smallest work van, the Transit Connect, won't survive through the 2024 model year. The company did have a new version of the Transit planned using the Maverick's platform, but those plans have reportedly been scrapped as well. Kia Stinger Although it was rumored that the Kia Stinger would be discontinued before the 2023 model year, the sporty sedan is at least sticking around for another short run before production ends in 2024. As a sendoff to the Stinger, Kia introduced a Tribute Edition model with Moonscape matte paint and new 19-inch wheels, with only 1,000 units planned worldwide. Kia Rio Kia is killing off the Rio for the 2024 model year. The automaker's smallest vehicle has been around globally since 1999, and this current generation debuted for the US in 2016. As of this year, it's still one of the cheapest cars in America with a base starting price of $17,875. There's still a change it will be replaced by a new affordable offering next year. Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring Like the Explorer, Lincoln is also discontinuing its mid-size SUV hybrid option. The Aviator Grand Touring won't make it to 2024, which, unlike the Ford, was a plug-in-hybrid vehicle and qualified for the full $7,500 tax credit in the US. Next year the Aviator will only be available with a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6. Mazda CX-9 Mazda is discontinuing one three-row SUV in place of another. The longstanding CX-9 will disappear after the 2023 model year in place of the new-and-much-improved CX-90. The new CX-90 has more space, a punchier turbocharged inline-six engine, and for the first time on any Mazda of this size, a plug-in-hybrid option with up to 26 miles of range. The CX-9 won’t be missed. Mazda MX-30 Another Mazda that won’t survive in the US into 2024 is the compact MX-30 EV. With an abysmal 100 miles of range and a $34,645 starting price, the MX-30 was relatively fun to drive, but it didn’t offer enough range for its asking price. And you could only buy it in California. Hopefully better EVs are on the way from Mazda. McLaren 720S McLaren has already shut the door on the 720S sports car with production quietly coming to an end late last year. But the supercar maker already has a successor on the way dubbed the 750S – and it’s sold out until late next year. The 750S will reportedly have up to 740 hp and could debut as early as this month. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet Mercedes is trimming down its lineup pretty dramatically. Last year the company discontinued the A-Class and CLS, and now the C-Class Cabriolet is next in line. The timeline isn’t totally clear, but reports suggest the C-Class convertible will be discontinued sometime between 2023 and 2024, meaning it likely won’t survive through the 2024 model year. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe The C-Class convertible won’t be the only discontinued version of the compact luxury car. Mercedes also plans to kill off the C-Class Coupe at the same time, leaving only the sedan in the lineup for the foreseeable future. Mercedes-Benz CLS Another victim of Mercedes-Benz’s ongoing lineup simplification is the CLS. Last year the company killed off its sporty CLS 53 offering, but now the entire nameplate will disappear as production is officially slated to end in August. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet The E-Class Cabriolet will follow the C-Class convertible on its way out the door with the larger two-door also being discontinued. It will follow the same timeline as the C-Class, with production slated to end sometime between this year and next. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe And of course, just like the C-Class, Mercedes-Benz is also killing the E-Class Coupe sometime between now and 2024. With those two two-doors being discontinued, that means the updated AMG GT – whenever it debuts – will be the only true coupe in the lineup, not counting the many four-door "coupes." Mercedes-Benz Metris It might not be Mercedes-Benz’s most well-known model, but the Metris has been a staple among work vans since 1996. Now it’s being discontinued. Both the work and passenger versions of the Metris will be disappearing after this year. Nissan Maxima Nissan's full-size Maxima will reach the end of the line before the end of 2023. It was rumored that Nissan would replace the Maxima will a full-size EV last year, but with no new electric sedan on the way anytime soon, Nissan has quietly killed the Maxima prior to the 2024 model year. Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo With the debut of the new Panamera, Porsche is discontinuing the wagon variant in the US due to slow sales. The Sport Turismo accounted for less than 10 percent of total demand for the previous Panamera.

This is not a standard 720S, but the top of line McLaren 765LT. Production is limited to 765 units and it carries a price tag of ~$1.6m here.

Driver of McLaren 720s realise a car is a car, it can never fly 😳😂 https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/driver-taken-hospital-after-early-morning-crash-along-ecp 525cc210-79e0-47e1-a79a-fd243508c11d.MP4

Nissan GTR rear ended McLaren 720S The big size guy which i'm assuming to be driver of McLaren, looks like a father scolding his son (GTR Driver) HAHAHAHA! Photo taken from facebook page (SGRV)

McLaren built a $1 million hypercar that it says is unlike any other vehicle in the world http://www.businessinsider.sg/mclarens-senna-hypercar-pictures-details-2017-12/?r=US&IR=T The McLaren Senna hypercar debuted on Saturday. It’s named after legendary Formula One racer Ayrton Senna. McLaren will on build only 500 Sennas with a price tag of $1 million each. The Senna is powered by a 789 horsepower twin-turbo V8. Ayrton Senna is arguably the greatest driver in Formula One history and one who made an indelible mark on McLaren. The Brazilian spent six of his 11 seasons in F1 with McLaren during which time he delivered 35 race victories and three world championships. On Saturday, McLaren unveiled a new $1 million (£750,000) hypercar called the Senna in a ceremony at the company’s headquarters outside of London. The McLaren Senna will be just the second member of the company’s Ultimate Series, which has remained without a production model since the P1 hybrid hypercar ended its run in 2015. “The McLaren Senna is a car like no other: the personification of McLaren’s motorsport DNA, legalized or road use but designed and developed from the outset to excel on a circuit,” McLaren Automotive CEO Mike Flewitt said in a statement. “Every element of this new Ultimate Series McLaren has an uncompromised performance focus, honed to ensure the purest possible connection between driver and machine and deliver the ultimate track driving experience in the way that only a McLaren can.” According to McLaren, the Senna is built to be the ultimate track-focused road car. Thus, everything about the Senna is about putting up insane lap times on the track while offering a comfortable commute on the road. That also means function over form when it comes to aesthetics. The Senna is powered by a 789 horsepower version of the McLaren’s 4.0-liter, twin-turbocharged, M840TR V8 engine. It’s development of the M840T engine that debuted earlier this year in the 720S supercar. McLaren has yet to announce any performance figures associated with the Senna. But, I wouldn’t be shocked to see a 0-60 mph time quicker than 2.8 seconds and a top speed north of 212 mph. With that said, the Senna’s party piece won’t be its straight-line speed. Instead, the car’s forte will be its ability to meld that speed with mechanical and aerodynamic grip to deliver mind-blowing lap times. The new hypercar built on McLaren’s new Monocage III carbon fiber structure. At just 2,641 pounds, the Senna is the lightest McLaren since the company’s ground-breaking 240 mph F1 hypercar of the 90s. The McLaren Senna will make its official world debut at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show in March. Unfortunately, all 500 Sennas are already spoken for.

The McLaren 720S GT3 Is the Racing Version of the McLaren You’re Jealous of https://jalopnik.com/the-mclaren-720s-gt3-is-the-racing-version-of-the-mclar-1828575594 McLaren is looking to expand its market by introducing a customer racing division for both professional and amateur drivers alike. That means we’re seeing the introduction of the McLaren 720S GT3, which is about to get some track testing in the US and Europe. It’s a pretty similar build to the road car with a light, stiff carbon fiber chassis. The engine and aerodynamics are the focuses here. Pairing a race-prepared version of the M840T 4.0-liter twin turbo V8 with some swanky new aero means you’re getting a solid package that’ll make you feel like you’re a real live race car driver. All the other features, like the brake systems and interior, are updated from the road car to FIA standards to make them ideal for harder, faster driving that can go from road to track with no problems. Motorsport director of McLaren, Dan Walmsley, had this to say in the press release: The McLaren 720S is such a multi-talented road car that we always knew honing its pure racing talents and making a GT3 car out of it would be an entirely natural process - and so it has been. While largely a bespoke machine, the GT3 car is still a McLaren 720S at its core. Developing a race car is about optimising every component and the lightweight MonoCage II carbon fibre chassis is the perfect base for this. The first two development cars have been designed and built at a brand new GT race facility in Woking. One of those cars is going to the States and the other is sticking it out in Europe before they both test in the Middle East. They’re going to be running 18,000 mile tests with both 24- and 36-hour endurance trials to make sure these bad boys are built to last. These cars are all going to be hand-built. It’s important that everything is perfect before they settle completely on the design they’re going to use. The GT3 is priced at around $565,000—all things considered, it’s not too expensive for something designed to kick ass on the track. The competition debut is set for 2019, and with all the prep work going into getting things together, it looks like it’s going to be a nearly perfect product right from the get-go. 800-HP McLaren 720S Offers Hypercar Performancehttps://carbuzz.com/news/800-hp-mclaren-720s-offers-hypercar-performance We didn’t think it was possible, but Novitec has made the McLaren 720S even more desirable. The McLaren 720S is so mind-bogglingly fast it required a rocket scientist to explain how it can beat hypercars on the drag strip for a fraction of the price. And yet aftermarket tuner Novitec thinks there’s still room for improvement. As part of its new tuning package, Novitec is offering a three-stage engine conversion for McLaren's Super Series. The entry-level package optimizes the ECU to enable the twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 to produce 773 hp and 626 lb-ft of torque. The Level 2 variant also includes a stainless-steel sports exhaust system. With these modifications, the engine now develops a whopping 806 hp and 647 lb-ft of torque, enabling the car to accelerate from 0-62 mph in 2.7 seconds, 0-124 mph in 7.5 seconds, and on to a top speed of 215 mph. This potent performance puts the McLaren 720S firmly in hypercar territory. The Stage 3 conversion is similar to Stage 2, but features 100-cell free-flow sports metal catalytic converters to achieve 791 hp and 636 lb-ft of torque. As well as upgrading the engine, Novitec has given the McLaren 720S a subtle makeover with an assortment of carbon-fiber components. While some aftermarket specialists tend to go overboard, Novitec doesn’t spoil the car’s stunning looks. Among the components included in Novitec’s carbon-fiber aero package are headlamp inserts, a full-width front spoiler with a more pronounced lip, air splitter, side fins and longer air intake surrounds to improve the channelling of ram air. New carbon-fiber side skirts also improve the airflow along the flat bottom area between the wheels. Novitec also adds numerous decorative carbon components including air intakes for the hood, rear engine cover, rear bumper side trims, side air intakes, sill entrance panels, and door mirror caps. Rounding off the changes are forged wheels available in a variety of finishes that measure 20 inches at the front and 21 inches at the back. Lowered springs also give the car a more aggressive stance and sharpen the handling. We didn’t think it was possible, but Novitec has made the McLaren 720S even more desirable.

https://www.one2car.com/en/for-sale/mclaren-720s-bangkok-metropolitan-pattanakarn-rama-ix/8078366 You need a mclaren 720s to do this faster in Thailand. 😁

McLaren 720S Spider revealed https://www.evo.co.uk/supercars/22040/mclaren-720s-spider-revealed-convertible-supercar-to-rival-ferrari-488-spider The McLaren 720S has been shocking crowds with its dramatic styling and endless wins on drag strips for a couple of years now, so it’s not surprising to see a Spider version arriving just in time for Christmas. Like the 650S Spider that came before, the 720S features a folding hard-top arrangement that slips beneath a folding tonneau situated on top of the familiar 4-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine. Either side of the tonneau are two buttresses, now split into two pieces. One is constructed of carbonfibre and houses the Spider’s rollover protection while the other is glass, maintaining the coupe-like silhouette. This use of glass was apparently designed for two reasons: first to improve over the shoulder visibility, but also keep the new Spider close to the standard Coupe’s glassy cockpit-like aesthetic. The roof itself comes as standard in carbonfibre, but this can also be specified in electrochromic glass, allowing the driver to switch between a clear and opaque finish at the touch of a button. In order to facilitate the new roof and its powered mechanism, McLaren had to redevelop the Coupe’s Monocell II carbon tub, removing the central spine and redesigning the rear shelf. Despite the removal of the tub’s central spine, no extra bracing was required so the total weight is only up 49kg to 1332kg ‘dry’, without any effect on torsional rigidity. As a result, performance is mostly un-affected versus the coupe, with 62mph taking just 2.9sec, 124mph in 7.9sec and a top speed of 212mph with the roof up, and 202mph with it down.The powertrain is also unchanged, comprised of the familiar 4-litre twin-turbo V8 engine producing 710bhp, with 568lb ft of torque. To address the 720S Spider’s new aero balance, the active rear wing is now deployed on a different set of parameters, actuating at different points whether the roof is up or down. The rest of the dynamic package is borrowed from the Coupe, with the same Proactive Chassis Chassis Control II cross-linked hydraulic suspension and hydraulic steering systems. Along with the new body are two new colours in the standard 720S pallette and a new ten-spoke wheel design. If these finishes don’t work for you, McLaren Special Operations is always on hand to make your McLaren convertible that little bit more personal, if your pocket book allows.

I saw on Youtube in US a mechanic repair a badly damaged 720S, the carbon tub was cracked so he sourced for another crashed 720S with an intact tub. That alone cost US$10K. In the US there are many salvage car parts but in Singapore you can forget it. The workshops in US know how to repair the fiberglass fender and door panels. They also have a mclaren dealership that can supply the brackets and small parts. Here I dunno what workshop can do the repairs.

I've owned a few cars making over 600hp, including my current McLaren 12C. I've driven cars with more hp, with the most powerful being the McLaren 720s (which has 710hp). It is very possible to tell the difference between 700+ hp and 600+ hp even at legal-ish expressway speeds. It's just the effortlessness of overtaking. With a 616hp car like my 12C, it's very easy. With the 720s, it's almost an afterthought. You can tell how much faster the McLaren 720s than the Ferrari 488GTB (which I've also driven) that makes just 661hp. So you can tell even a 50hp difference on the road. I've never driven a hypercar, but boy would I love to. I'd also like to try out Tesla's ludicrous mode launch. Don't remember Koenigsegg being in money trouble recently. Maybe a long time ago.

2 things come to mind when i saw that picture. The Mac 720S headlight signature Eyes as racists would describe asians.

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I'm quoting on a phone so please excuse my not paring the text down lol. I've driven both the 570s and the 720s. The 570s is a nice car but it's not noticeably quicker than a 911 turbo from a roll. In contrast, the 720s was the quickest thing I've ever driven. It blew all my previous experiences out of the water, including the 488 GTB. But it doesn't feel manic or frantic. It is so docile at lower speeds yet totally effortless in its power and torque delivery when it is called upon to produce it. Overtaking in even 7th gear at normal expressway speeds becomes a doddle. Truly amazing car. But, yes, I agree that overall, McLaren suits me bettee than Ferrari, ceteris paribus; acknowledging that it is almost impossible to talk about things truly being equal here - but we'll focus on broadly comparable models. I love the fact that Macs emphasise engineering precision rather than the nebulous notion of "passion" and that appeals to the geek in me. I had a hankering for a Huracan for a while but now I'm not so sure. Maybe it'll be the 720s next.

Even I have lambo $$$, I will skip lambo or 720s. Difficult to drive on our road. BMW F20 M140 is a better choice.

All along I also like a McLaren 720S. hahaha. But I never shop for this car when I am looking for a car. Hard to swallow leh.

All new cars of the (now cancelled) Geneva Motor Show 2020 Due to global containment efforts in the face of the spreading coronavirus, this year’s Geneva Motor Show was cancelled in the interests of safety. A shame – but as a consolation, here are some cars from the show that never was. Koenigsegg Gemera Sweden’s batty, boffiny but always brilliant Swedish hypercar company doesn’t do things by halves. Although in the Gemera’s case, that’s not quite true: a big chunk of its 1,700bhp power output and frankly unbelievable 2,580lb ft of torque is supplied by three electric motors (one on each wheel, the third on the crankshaft) fed by an 800V battery, while the rest is ponied up by a three-cylinder, twin-turbo internal combustion engine that drives the front wheels and itself summons up 600bhp. This is dubbed the “freevalve” because it does away with traditional camshafts to improve efficiency; it also runs on ethanol or CO2-neutral methanol. The Gemera is technically Koenigsegg’s family car: it features four seats and there are cupholders and entertainment back there, too, and because there’s no B-pillar it’s (almost) easy to get into and out of. It’ll do 186mph in EV mode and has a 31-mile range, or 250mph all-out. We’ll take the seat with the steering wheel in front of it, thank you. Pininfarina Battista Anniversario (and Pura) While development work continues on the “standard” Battista – pure-electric, 120kWH battery pack for 1900bhp, 0-186mph in under 12 seconds, 300-mile plus range – here’s the Anniversario. Only five will be made, each in a lustrous tricolore paint finish (that’ll be “Bianco Sestriere”, “Grigio Antonelliano” and “Iconica Blue”, with a meticulous hand-applied pinstripe). There are also some aero tweaks, including carbon fibre side blades and an enlarged rear wing. GQ also received a sneak preview of Automobili Pininfarina’s next model, in the shape of a sort-of SUV concept called Pura. Five metres long, 1.55m tall and riding on enormous 26-inch wheels, this thing promises to be one of 2020’s great statement cars when it’s revealed in the summer, ahead of production in a few years’ time. Although high-riding sports crossovers aren’t new – Lamborghini’s Urus is the template, with Aston Martin’s DBX incoming and Ferrari’s Purosangue due soon – the Pura is a genuinely dazzling piece of design. Automobili Pininfarina’s design boss Luca Borgogno is a clever guy and the Pura’s proportions and volumes are beautifully managed. Its cockpit and glass roof – inspired by the 1950s Alfa Romeo Superflow, a Pininfarina back-catalogue classic – sit noticeably within the car’s body to create something that’s as striking as it is imperious. A new platform houses the EV architecture, with a battery pack likely to make 1,000bhp feeding four electric motors. The concept uses wood extensively inside, invoking images of Riva speedboats elegantly patrolling Lake Como, with four vast seats for maximum luxury and minimum guilt. More when we get it… Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA Ultra-fast, stripped-out and featherweight versions of already very fast saloon cars are probably the car world’s second-most pointless niche (convertible SUVs – they’re imbecilic). But also one of the most fun. Now factor in the inherent – if a little care-worn – glamour of the Alfa Romeo name and the fact that the regular Giulia QV has some Ferrari DNA in it, and the new GTA is an immensely desirable proposition. With input from the company’s F1 partner Sauber, there’s the expected aerodynamic makeover, running to an active front splitter, enlarged rear diffuser, and an Akrapovic exhaust that exits the centre of a widened rear end. The 2.9-litre twin turbo V6 now has a 532bhp power output – up from 503 – and if you go for the fully nuts GTAm version, you lose the back seats and normal interior door handles (fabric ones, instead) and gain a roll cage and four-point race harnesses. Overall, the GTAm weighs 100kg less than the standard car. Only 500 are being made and they will mostly likely all be gone by the time you read this. Because this is an ultra-fast, stripped-out and featherweight Alfa Romeo saloon. BMW i4 concept BMW’s billion-pound i3 and i8 programme vaulted the Bavarians into a brave and aesthetically adventurous new future, but didn’t yield the sales these two excellent cars deserved. The i4 concept sets out the “road map” for the second generation of i car, one that’ll lead to a dramatically expanded range of fully electrified BMWs circa 2025. It’s based on the 4 series Gran Coupe and uses BMW-designed electric motors and an 80kWh lithium ion battery pack to deliver a claimed range of 373 miles and a power output of 523bhp. The i4’s drivetrain runs different modes: Core, Sport and Efficient, which also reconfigures the car’s interior graphics and ambient lighting. Elsewhere inside is a sleek and minimalist evolution of BMW’s brilliant infotainment and connectivity. The production version arrives next year in almost identical form, including the elongated BMW “kidney” grille that has scandalised BMW die-hards and design aficionados. BMW insists it’s all part of a drive towards distinctive design, a noble aim that time may vindicate. On the other hand, time may go elsewhere. Hyundai Prophecy Car design chiefs like to give their carefully wrought visual philosophies names. Hyundai’s is “Sensuous Sportiness”, which is borderline gibberish. But the company’s new BEV concept car, the Prophesy, is another smash hit, something that actually dares to use the freedom an electric architecture gives car designers to do something different. In particular, the car’s silhouette, pure form and plunging belt line at the rear give it a quasi-Porsche 911 look – viewed from the other end of a telescope in, oh, 2030. The wheels are huge and have a propellor-style design that apparently channels air along the side of the car. Hyundai claims this is the “ultimate automotive form” and in that respect they’re not far off the mark. Not that the less-than-ultimate human behind the wheel should trouble themselves with thoughts of actually driving the Prophecy: its interior majors on the self-driving autonomous experience and the creation of space and an atmosphere of wellness. Purified air is pumped around the cabin and a pair of joysticks replace the traditional steering wheel. Apart from that, we love it. Porsche Turbo It’s tricky keeping pace with the changes made to the Porsche 911 range, and the standalone Turbo – one of the original “supercars” first introduced in 1974 – risks getting lost given that even the regular 911 is a) turbocharged these days and b) is itself monumentally fast. But then you read the specs for the all-new, 992-series 911 Turbo S and recognise yet another goal-post rearrangement from arguably the world’s best, and certainly most thorough, car company. Porsche says that the new car’s 3.8-litre flat-six cylinder engine is completely new, and develops 641bhp and 590lb ft of torque between 2,500 and 4,500rpm. The result is truly epic performance, 0-62mph taking 2.7 seconds, 120mph done in 8.9 seconds, with a top speed of 205mph. This represents the biggest jump in performance between cars in the 911 Turbo’s 46-year model history. It’s also wider front and rear and at those famous hips, its aerodynamics have been enhanced to deliver 15 per cent more downforce, its ceramic brakes are bigger and Porsche’s sublime PASM chassis software monitors the car’s on-road dynamics even more keenly than before. The Turbo has rarely been the most charismatic of 911s, trading instead in Terminator-style indomitability in all conditions and leaving the racier GT2 and GT3 models to feed the soul. But the new one sounds like a machine to fall in love with… Bentley Bacalar The high-end car business has seen a resurgence in what used to be called “coachbuilding”, better known among twentysomething tech billionaires as “I want something no one else has”. Given that Bentley’s USPs include authenticity, heritage and luxury, it makes sense for the company to amp up the possibilities created by its Mulliner ultra-personalisation division. And it doesn’t get much more historic than Mulliner: the name dates back to 1559 when it was in the saddlery business. The new £1.5 million Bentley Bacalar (it’s named after a Mexican lake of unusually blue hue) is being made in a limited run of 12 cars, based on the Continental GTC but completely re-bodied as a “barchetta” (Italian for “little boat”) in a manner that imports some of the cues from the GQ car award-winning EXP 100 GT concept car. This includes the headlight and front-end treatment and “light bar graphic”, a strong emphasis on sustainability – the “yellow flame” paint uses rice husks, while the interior has 5,000-year old river wood. There are also bronze accents on the doors, in the gear lever, and the wheels, and the seats contain precisely 148,199 stitches. Bentley’s magnificent twin-turbo W12 engine also gets an upgrade and now makes 650bhp. Aston Martin Speedster Paying more for less is a well-established mantra in the car business. Ferrari’s limited-run SP1 and 2 cars and McLaren’s Elva reworked the no-roof/almost no windscreen template, you’ve just read about Bentley’s “barchetta” Bacalar, and now we can add Aston Martin’s V12 Speedster to billionaire’s row. It costs £765,000 and only 88 are going to be made, which has led to some sniping online that this is just another cash-grab garage or concours show queen that’ll never turn a wheel in anger. Whatever the motive, I take the view that the car world is all the better for the existence of crazy low-volume stuff like this, especially as we inch ever closer to fully autonomous, zero emissions and zero soundtrack electric homogeneity. No danger of that here: the Speedster uses a mix of DBS Superleggera and Vantage in its chassis and it’s powered by Aston’s 5.2-litre, twin-turbo V12 making 690bhp. A bespoke exhaust system delivers a “rousing soundtrack”. If we’re all going to hell in a handcart, I’d like mine to look like this, please. Chiron Pur Sang Sport The Chiron Pur Sang Sport is a Chiron built for keen drivers. The 8-litre W16 quad-turbo engine still puts out 1,479hp but the car now has more downforce thanks to a larger front splitter, a wider rear diffuser, and a humongous fixed rear wing. The rear wing is 1.9 metres wide – that's wider than an Audi A3. To aid it in the bends, the springs are stiffened and weight has been reduced thanks to the use of many titanium components. The exhaust is interesting because it's titanium and 3D-printed. Price is a staggering €3.2 million. McLaren 765LT This is the McLaren 765LT, a more powerful and lighter version of the 720S. Its 4-litre twin-turbo V8 now produces 765hp (45hp more) and the car weighs 80kg less than a standard 720S. Weight is saved by using carbon fibre body panels and seats, forged wheels, titanium wheel nuts, and thinner glass. 0-100km/h takes just 2.8s and 0-200km/h happens in just 7.2s. Crucially, that’s faster than a Ferrari 488 Pista. It also has four central tailpipes, which is also more than the Pista. Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut Next, we have the second of two Koenigseggs. This is the Jesko Absolut and it will be the company’s fastest car ever. Company founder Christian von Koenigsegg says the company will exit the speed game and not make a faster series-production road car ever. Power will come from a twin-turbo V8 that will produce 1,600hp, at minimum, with E85 fuel. The company hasn’t shared any speed numbers yet but said that simulations show it will be “unbelievably fast.” If this is true, this means it will eclipse the 490km/h record set by the Chiron last year. Let the speed wars begin. Morgan Plus Four The Morgan Plus Four is refreshing. In a world of big horsepower and ridiculous 0-100km/h times, the Morgan Plus Four only concerns itself with the joy of driving. It may look like a relic but it’s a modern thing. The chassis is aluminium (previous Morgans were made out of wood) and it has a turbocharged 2-litre four-pot plucked out of a BMW. Power is very adequate 255hp and 400nm, which is enough to get it from 0-100km/h in 4.8s. Many cars are quicker but I doubt few will be as fun to drive. Czinger 12C It seems like what the top 1% of the world really wants is hypercars because a new one seems to be announced every month. This is the Czinger 12C and it’s notable because large parts of the car are 3D printed, including most of the chassis, the suspension, and dashboard. It has a perfect 1:1 power ratio. The entire car is weighs just 1,218kg and the hybrid powertrain features electric motors and a 2.9-litre bi-turbo V8 that produces a total of 1,233hp. BAC Mono This odd-looking contraception is the latest BAC Mono. It’s a track monster that’s designed to be road-legal as well (at least in the UK). It’s more of everything – more powerful, more efficient, and crucially, lighter. Weight is now just 570kg and with its turbocharged 2.3-litre four-cylinder producing 332hp, this means it has a power to weight ratio greater than that of a Veyron or F1. It also means 0-100km/h is over in just 2.7s. Audi A3 Sportback The new Audi A3 Sportback features compact proportions and a sporty design. The wide Singleframe and large air inlets at the front end accentuate the dynamic character of the premium compact car. From the outside, it can be recognized by attachments in matt platinum gray as well as darkened Matrix LED headlights and 18-inch wheels in titanium gray. The S line interior with newly developed sport seats including integrated head restraints, aluminum inlays and stainless steel pedals round out the dynamic look. Hyundai i20 Sleek styling should help the new Hyundai i20 to stand out from the crowd, but the most notable departure from the old model comes beneath the skin – the 1.0-litre turbo engine will now be offered with a 48V mild hybrid boost that’ll improve fuel efficiency by 3-4%. Inside, meanwhile, there are new connectivity features, and you’ll also be able to specify a digital instrument cluster for the first time. Hyundai also claims it has boosted quality, and pushed the wheels out to the corners of the car in order to improve its handling. KIA Sorento There’s more than a hint of the Volvo XC90 about the new Kia Sorento, though that’s hardly a criticism as the result is an attractive large SUV that’s likely to be just as useful and practical as the old model. Relatively little is known at this stage about the technical specification of the new car, but we do know that – surprise, surprise – there’ll be at least one hybrid version; Kia is also promising upgraded in-car technology, including upgraded driver assistance and entertainment systems. Polestar Precept Polestar’s latest concept electric car, the Precept, features an angular nose and the same light bar across the rear that we’ve already seen on the Polestar 1 and 2. It’s a striking piece of design, even more so when you realise it’s a four-door saloon and not a two-door coupe. Inside, the Precept gets a minimalist dashboard that features a digital instrument cluster, and a large, portrait-oriented central touchscreen with an Android-powered infotainment system that senses when you’re looking at it or reaching out to touch it – designed to make it less distracting. Its seats, meanwhile, are made from a recycled plastic mesh, while other interior components are made from woven flax fibres, which Polestar says reduce both vibrations and overall weight. Toyota Yaris We’ve already seen pictures of the new Toyota Yaris, but the Geneva motor show was supposed to be the first time we’d get to see it in the metal. It’s a shame that we won’t, because this looks like a clever little car; it’s 5mm smaller than the old Yaris, but with a stretched wheelbase to improve interior space and stability. There’s a new hybrid powertrain under the skin, which boasts a 15% more powerful combined output than the outgoing model’s, and Toyota says the new car’s platform has been engineered to make it more enjoyable to drive, with a lower centre of gravity and better balance between the front and rear of the car. This Yaris will also spawn an SUV derivative for the first time. Expect it to feature the same hybrid drivetrain and similar styling. Volkswagen Golf GTI & GTD You can expect a considerable hubbub around any new Golf GTI, although in reality there are few surprises. It uses a similar 2.0-litre turbo engine as before – though this time with a boost in power to 240bhp or so – and front-wheel drive, with a choice of six-speed manual or seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearboxes. The new GTI will also feature a new five-light chequered motif within its front bumper grille, which will take the place of front foglights; this will be shared with the new Golf GTD, which is also not being revealed at the Geneva motor show.

Ultimate guide to National Day Parade 2021 https://www.asiaone.com/lifestyle/ultimate-guide-national-day-parade-2021 "TL;DR: National Day Singapore: National Day Parade (NDP) 2021 celebrations NDP 2021’s theme is Together, Our Singapore Spirit.’ The year’s NDP song is entitled The Road Ahead and was put together by a talented homegrown team. But, NDP 2021 tickets will not be open for public balloting in light of the Covid-19 pandemic . Rather, tickets will be distributed to Covid-19 front liners, essential workers and community volunteers. I reckon that NDP 2021 will cost somewhere in the ballpark of $19.7 million or less." Whoa, can buy many many Mclaren 720S wor!

Carbon bicycle frames repair have. Google "The Rebound Centre". The 720S is likely going to be written off. It's not as much of significance and value compared to Rowan Atkinson's crashed F1 😄

We have got Mc 720S type drivers, F&F always and another one like you (if it was you), safe and steady. Rest all avearage drivers like us do not know how to drive on our roads these days 🤪

Lelong! Cheapest McLaren 720S in the market. Low mileage, seldom driven and parked in workshop garage most of the time. Careful owner who only use car for grocery shopping.

For a short moment, I thought this is a new flying car by McLean hahaha. The car lifted off almost like a piece of paper blown off the ground! I just searched online and at 1,437kg, this 720S is not light at all, so could a sudden gush of strong wind contributed to the accident? Of course the driver's skill play a much larger part in an accident like this.

Woah. If I were the one to drive the 720S, I won't do such stupid thing one.

@Turboflat4 already confirmed it is a 720s , he wont be wrong, maybe he knows the guy also, Mac is a small community.

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