The Automotive Company has been one of the top manufacturers of supercars and Formula 1 cars since it was founded in 1963, and it is currently establishing a new standard. Making the 750S Model superior to the 720S was a challenging objective the McLaren team set for themselves.
“With this new supercar we overcame a difficult challenge, it raises the supercar benchmark that we recently set so high with the previous 720S.” Michael Leiters, CEO of McLaren Automotive
The new 750S does set a new standard and has more power and driver engagement; it’s a car that is even purer in the way it feels and the excitement it delivers. One of the biggest changes we made is in the Proactive chassis control system. We challenged ourselves to improve the agility, the feel, and the feedback while also ensuring that the comfort and usability aren’t forfeited.
To accomplish this, we created a new spring and damper design that not only enhances performance but also contributes to a 30-kilo weight reduction across the entire vehicle. We also improved our class-leading Hydraulic steering with a new power steering pump, a faster ratio, and improved the suspension geometry which included widening the car’s front track by six millimetres. As a result, the car is more manoeuvrable, and the turn-in is sharper, but the stability has received more attention, allowing the driver to feel more at ease in the vehicle and truly enjoy it at the limit.
Performance
Alongside the Chassis improvement, we have also increased the output and the feel of the twin-turbo V8. The V8 now runs with a higher boost pressure with a new twin fuel pump to produce 750PS and 800Nm of torque it takes just 2.8 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h, and the in-gear acceleration is enhanced by a shorter final drive ratio.
Amplified sound
There is also a new lightweight exhaust, the exhaust works in harmony with the aerodynamic changes which significantly amplifies the sound.
Improved Aerodynamics
The redesigned rear wing is 60 millimetres higher to accommodate the centre exhaust and pulls more hot air out of the engine compartment. There is also a mesh to open up the back of the car and aid with engine cooling. Although the downforce has been raised by 5%, greater attention has been paid to the aerodynamic balance. The modified front splitter balances the vehicle from front to back, providing the driver with a sense of stability and confidence
Interior
One of the primary modifications is the new generation instrument binnacle with the repositioned power and handling buttons that do not require the driver to remove their hand from the steering wheel. These changes will considerably improve the driving experience. Along with the new HMI system and Apple CarPlay now being standard, there is also a new infotainment screen in the front of the dashboard and a new custom configuration button has been included to give the driver ability to toggle on and off the preferred ride, handling, and aero settings.
McLaren Automotive’s chief engineer, Sandy Holford “Good is never good enough. When designing a car, we establish benchmarks for handling, speed, and time laps. But can we ever be satisfied with those standards? Can we push a little farther and make improvements? Every time we produce a component, we examine even the tiniest element to learn how we may improve and that contributes to the greater picture, which is why we work to do the best we can and to advance. McLaren Automotive
When constructing this supercar, the automotive business had one goal in mind: to build the purest supercar for the driver. And they succeeded.