Despite belonging in different segments and being priced accordingly, the two are much closer than you’d expect
The tuned Corvette ZR1 has 1200 hp while the McLaren makes do with 710, at least officially, but even so, it managed to put up a good fight
Although not exactly direct rivals, they’re both really fast and capable around the track, so it makes for an interesting comparison
John Hennessey’s personal McLaren 600LT is powerful enough to hang with the slippery 720S
Can the McLaren 720S beat a Porsche 918 Spyder’s lap record at Willow Springs?
The McLaren 720S Speedster pictured includes a glorious wraparound windshield
The McLaren 720S Coupe MSO Apex costs upwards of £288,813 in the UK, including the VIP race track experience
Thanks to its hybrid powertrain and all-wheel drive, the 918 Spyder can hit 62 mph (100 km/h) in less than 2.5 seconds, scaring some serious machinery
The driver of this McLaren 720S got a rude surprise from an undercover VW Passat police car
Although it’s not wearing the final aero pack, the prototype of this 750LT (name unconfirmed) lapping the ‘Ring shows it is inching closer to production
The MSO Defined carbon fiber active rear spoiler is available for both the McLaren 720S as well as the 720S Spider
The McLaren 720S Spider’s twin turbo V8 engine now puts down 806 PS courtesy of Novitec
Both have been fitted with aftermarket exhausts and, while no performance numbers are available, the Macca seems to have an advantage
A 2016 720S has been converted for testing purposes and, even not all the aero bits are there, its identity is obvious
It took this Lego Technic builder two years to create this scale 720S that mimics the actual car extremely well
The upcoming Macca should have 750 PS from the tweaked twin-turbo V8, hence its name
The actual Speedster will most likely be powered by a twin-turbo V8 with close to 800 HP
The Aventador S has more oomph and all-wheel drive, so it must be the winner, right. Right?
