The 720S Spider is the current open-top version of McLaren's Super Series models. It is also McLaren's flagship roadster besides the more exclusive and recently-unveiled 765LT Spider. Powering the 720S Spider is a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 producing 710 horsepower (720 metric horsepower, hence the name 720S) and 568 lb-ft of torque mated to a seven-speed dual clutch. It launches from zero to 60 mph in 2.8 seconds and is capable of a top speed of 212 mph. The Spider is a tenth of a second slower than the coupe, while both body styles share the same top speed. The 720S Spider's retractable hard top goes in place and back down in 11 seconds each interval, one of the fastest in the auto industry. One option available on the 720S Spider's hard top is an electrochromic roof, which can darken with the press of a button to provide more shade to the cabin if the sun is shining through a bit too much for the driver and/or passenger. When the vehicle starts up, its gauge cluster screen moves forward and up, while the partial screen on top of the main screen will only display the most important information needed when the vehicle is set into track mode, such as speed, gear, fuel level, tire pressure, and engine temperature.
Other notable features of the 720S Spider include a 360-degree parking camera, a vertically-shaped infotainment display, a trip planner to enter multiple destinations instead of only one, and multiple-color ambient interior lighting. The Spider's tonneau cover consists of clear glass panels, not just solid black ones. Pricing for the McLaren 720S Spider starts at around $310k. In all, the 720S is absolutely incredible and one of my favorite 'mainstream' mid-engine supercars alongside the Lamborghini Huracan Evo. Both the 720S and Huracan Evo look and sound amazing and have out-of-this-world performance rivaling that of more expensive and exclusive supercars.
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