DRIVEN + VIDEO: So, Is The All-new, Hardcore McLaren Senna REALLY That MUCH Better Than The 720S?

I think it's pretty hard to sit there and call any McLaren pedestrian. Even though I am sure I am guilty of it.

[Cough] 570S [Cough].

One thing that's certain, however, is that when the all-new McLaren Senna launched everyone was a bit stunned. Chiefly, its looks are a bit hard to digest. Second, it is a hardcore track vehicle with crazy things like its massive, active rear spoiler and optional glass inserts for its doors.

A great quote I heard from Randy Pausch is "when there's an elephant in the room, introduce it."

So, given the Senna's rather obvious commitment to speed, does it really stand head and shoulders above the 720S it is based? Well, the good 'ol boys at Autocar decided to find out.

It's documenting the comparison in a four-part series, two of which are below. Check it out, Spies.



We drag race the McLaren Senna against the 720S from 0-100mph-0 in the first episode of our four-part series. How far does the Senna move the game on in terms of acceleration and braking? Part 2 is now live on the channel.



In part 2 of our McLaren Senna vs 720S series, we find out which of Woking's supercars is quicker around our Anglesey track. How much of an advantage will the Senna get from its uncompromising aero and its uprated version of the 720S's 4.0L V8? Matt Saunders finds out.

MDarringer - 10/6/2018 5:20:21 PM

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Why is it essential for McLarens to be so ugly?

CANADIANCOMMENTS - 10/7/2018 1:37:17 PM

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@MD - No idea. I would take a MP4-12C over the new 720S any day. Sadly they are built like 3 year cars from what I have read. More reliable choices exist. But I am still drawn to that model. Happy face grill notwithstanding.

TomM - 10/6/2018 5:30:00 PM

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There was a time when TVRs were ugly too.

THis is essentially an on track race car - and is designed with looks secondary to that.

MDarringer - 10/6/2018 6:35:32 PM

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Once again, you respond with a non-sequitur.

By your illogic, a person can point to another car he deems ugly and use it as a justification for a dumb answer.

Yes there have been mediocre to great looking TVRs, but that has NOTHING to to with McLaren.

Take your meds so you can think clearly.

Holydude - 10/10/2018 5:27:13 PM

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Pretty funny for the truly stupid not to see the logic of others then calling them out because they're too dumb to realize the connection.

MDarringer - 10/10/2018 10:01:54 PM

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You're sooooo last week.