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Mclaren 720S Spider: the Full Story MEDIA Media information February 01, 2019 — McLaren 720S Spider: the full story . New 720S Spider the most accomplished convertible supercar ever from McLaren, combining the thrill of open-air driving with unparalleled Super Series dynamic performance . Light, stiff and extremely strong Monocage II-S carbon fibre core features integrated rollover protection structure (ROPS); needs no additional strengthening over Coupé . Bespoke carbon fibre body structure and new Retractable Hard Top (RHT) support a lightest dry weight of 2,937lb – lightest in class at 194lb less than the dry weight of its closest competitor and just 108lb more than the 720S Coupé . Unparalleled visibility due to unique, glazed flying buttresses that also accentuate aerodynamic purity of design and increase downforce . Patented roof system is electrically actuated and delivers fastest operating time in the supercar class, lowering or raising in 11 seconds at vehicle speeds of up to 31mph . Retractable Hard Top is available glazed with an electrochromic glass panel that can rapidly switch between tinted and transparent states . 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged McLaren V8 engine produces 710bhp and 568lb ft of torque, with a power-to-weight ratio for 720S Spider at lightest dry weight of 533bhp/ton . Acceleration from 0-60mph in 2.8seconds - same as 720S Coupé; 0-124mph in 7.9 seconds; maximum speed roof raised 212mph – lowered 202mph . Active rear spoiler aerodynamics automatically tuned to closed- or open-roof driving . Active Dynamics Panel allows drivers to select Comfort, Sport or Track modes, transforming the 720S Spider from a luxurious tourer to an exhilarating driving machine . Optimized Proactive Chassis Control II (PCC II) suspension ensures the same breadth of dynamic abilities displayed by the Coupé MEDIA . Luxuriously appointed cabin features beautiful materials including Nappa leather, ensuring a driver enjoys the interior ambience as much as they do the thrilling driving experience . Second new model under £1.2bn McLaren Automotive Track25 business plan; customer deliveries commence March 2019, depending on region . Starting MSRP of $315,000 (US) The McLaren 720S Coupé redefined expectations in the supercar class when it was introduced in 2017. Now, the new 720S Spider delivers the exhilaration of open-air driving as an additional attraction, alongside the blend of extreme performance, breadth of capability and day-to-day usability pioneered by the Coupé. “The new McLaren 720S Spider offers an unparalleled blend of extreme performance, crafted luxury, driver involvement and daily usability – all with the additional exhilaration of open-air driving whenever required. As the most accomplished convertible supercar ever, the new Spider delivers across a remarkable spectrum of abilities to outstandingly high levels, and as lightest in class with an increase of just 108lb over the 720S Coupé, moves us even further ahead of our competition in the weight race.” Mike Flewitt, Chief Executive Officer, McLaren Automotive The design foundations of the new McLaren 720S Spider are shared with the 720S Coupé, the organic shapes that comprise the second-generation McLaren Super Series combining to maximize downforce, minimize drag, enhance powertrain cooling and optimize aerodynamic balance. The forms also produce an overall appearance akin to a futuristic sculpture, styled by the air that flows over, under, around and through it. For the new Spider, a new, electrically actuated Retractable Hard Top (RHT) and new buttresses were seamlessly integrated into the design. Like all McLaren cars, the 720S Spider has a carbon fibre core, in this case designated Monocage II-S. The strength, rigidity and light weight of the structure is the base for the dynamic excellence for which McLarens are renowned; the Monocage II-S is a development of the Coupé’s Monocage II, without the central ‘spine’ running front to rear above the cabin and with the rearmost section of the upper structure also unique, to accommodate the Retractable Hard Top. The header rail across the top of the windscreen has also been revised, to suit the RHT sealing. Comfortably the lightest car in its competitive set, with a lightest dry weight of 2,937lb – 194lb less than the 3,131lb dry weight of its closest rival – the new 720S Spider is also lighter by 20lb than the first- MEDIA generation Super Series 650S Spider, as well as having enhanced refinement. The new Spider weighs in just 108lb – or less than 4% - above the 720S Coupé, the difference primarily associated with the RHT and tonneau system. The low weight – and stunning power-to-weight ratio of 533bhp-per-ton (in comparison to 478bhp for the 650S Spider) – is the foundation for the dynamic, performance and efficiency benefits enjoyed by owners of McLaren cars. Engineering ingenuity, underpinned by the inherent qualities of carbon fibre, means that despite the removal of the fixed roof there is no need for additional reinforcement to maintain structural strength and rigidity; even the unusually slim windscreen A-pillars first seen on the 720S Coupé remain. To further enhance rollover protection for occupants, fixed carbon fibre supports – which are visible externally –were engineered into the rear of the Monocage II-S, additionally providing the main anchor points for the roof system and the seatbelts. The slim tonneau buttresses improve over-the-shoulder visibility for the driver and contributes to a sensation of exceptional space overall, while also increasing aerodynamic downforce. The cockpit-like design of the 720S Coupé is recognized for the sense of 360-degree vision it provides, allowing light to flood into the cabin and setting a new benchmark for visibility. This philosophy of unrivalled vision is central to the second-generation Super Series and the new Spider moves the game on again, with unique, glazed flying buttresses further aiding driver visibility as well as adding visual drama to the car. The leading edge of the buttress features an aerodynamic carrier to guide airflow, before dramatically tapering off to expose darkened glazing; the design and the use of glass delivers a 12% improvement in over-the-shoulder visibility compared to the previous McLaren Super Series Spider. To accommodate the Retractable Hard Top, the Monocage II-S features a new carbon fibre upper structure engineered to sit as close as possible to the air charge coolers and intake plenum. This maximizes luggage space; there is 2 cubic feet of stowage available under the tonneau cover with the roof raised. The tonneau cover also sits lower than that of a 650S Spider by 1in, extending rear visibility by 25ft. The 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged McLaren V8 engine that powers the 720S Spider is unchanged from the Coupé. Mid-mounted for exceptional handling and purity of response, it produces 710bhp and 568lb ft of torque – outputs that support extreme performance. Acceleration is nothing short of phenomenal, with 0-60mph in 2.8 seconds (0-62mph covered in 2.9 seconds) and 0-124mph achieved in just 7.9 MEDIA seconds – just 0.1 seconds off the pace of the Coupé. The standing quarter mile sprint is dispatched in 10.4 seconds – again, only 0.1 seconds slower than the Coupé – and where conditions allow, the 720S Spider will continue accelerating to a Coupé-matching top speed of 212mph with the roof raised. Even with the roof lowered, maximum speed remains extraordinary at 202mph. The minor variations in performance arise from differing aerodynamics and weight. The Retractable Hard Top (RHT) of the 720S Spider is a completely new design, with a one-piece, carbon fibre roof panel as standard. The hardtop maintains the distinctive silhouette and aerodynamic purity of the 720S Coupé and provides a full carbon fibre upper structure when the roof is closed. The folding mechanism for McLaren’s new RHT is electrically rather than hydraulically driven and the system is the fastest-operating convertible roof in the supercar class, with the retractable hard top lowered or raised in just 11 seconds – six seconds quicker than the 650S Spider. The combination of e-motors and the strength and light weight of the carbon fibre RHT enables a maximum vehicle speed during operation of 31mph – a significant increase from the 18.5mph of the 650S. With these performance statistics, it is no surprise that McLaren has registered three worldwide patents for the roof system. The new RHT is twice as quiet in operation as the first-generation Super Series convertible, a serenity that is indicative of exceptional refinement overall. That noise levels inside the cabin of the Spider with the roof raised are measurably less than those experienced in a 650S Coupé is true testament to the engineering precision pursued throughout the development of the second-generation Super Series. A rear window lowers automatically when the RHT is opened, moving to the optimum position to minimize airflow intrusion into the cabin. The window is also independently controllable, allowing occupants to lower it when the roof is closed and invite the sound of the powertrain into the cabin. The fact that the buttresses at their highest point are 1in lower than those of a 650S Spider allows air to flow over the cabin, reducing turbulence and wind noise to a bare minimum. Owners wanting to experience the open-air nature of the 720S Spider even with the roof closed can specify a carbon fibre-framed, glazed RHT option to allow even more light into the cabin if they so choose: the glass is electrochromic and can switch rapidly between a transparent or tinted state at the touch of a button. When the ignition is off, the glass reverts to its tinted setting, helping keep the cabin of the 720S Spider cool during hot days. The electrochromic technology has a memory function that recalls the previous setting selected when the vehicle is next started.
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