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      07-02-2018, 05:20 PM   #1
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Talking Picked this up at the weekend

My new Jet Fighter for the road McLaren 720S Performance

It goes like one, and the glass canopy makes me feel like I'm sitting in a jet fighter too!

Before anyone asks, I my i8, and am of course keeping it too.



Just some quick phone pics for now. I will take better ones when it's back from the detailer.



It actually looks a lot better in the metal than in pics, as you can't see many of the small aero details and hidden channels in pics.

















Looks like it's on fire when the sun shines on it. The effect is far stronger in the metal, than on video.


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Congrats on the amazing car. Are you installing aftermarket exhaust to bring it to life more?
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      07-02-2018, 05:39 PM   #3
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Congrats on the amazing car. Are you installing aftermarket exhaust to bring it to life more?
Thanks, no. I opted for the sports exhaust from the factory (rather than the standard exhaust).

And I am getting a 760LT anyway when it's released.
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That's a seriously beautiful car. Congrats!
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That's a seriously beautiful car. Congrats!
Thank you kindly
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love it! congrats and enjoy!
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User friendly hypercar - can't top that. Congratulations.
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Thanks guys

It is missing some things we take for granted in an i8 though: HUD, cabin precondition, app for tracker.

….and fuel economy
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Thanks guys

It is missing some things we take for granted in an i8 though: HUD, cabin precondition, app for tracker.

….and fuel economy
Beautiful car, JasH. You have quite a nice stable.

Interesting about the HUD. I've been surprised how many great, high-end cars (e.g. Tesla, Porsche, NSX) lack a HUD. I find it one of the best features of the more luxurious BMW's, particularly its help in using the Nav system. In the case of the i8, the tach/gear selection graphics that are displayed on the HUD when in Sport/Manual shift mode are very useful. Any idea why others don't employ it?

BTW, hope you enjoy Munich this week. Sorry I'm missing it, but looking forward to hooking up with you in Leipzig in September.
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Amazing car and I love the color combo. I think it's one of the best color options for McLaren. Enjoy.
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Beautiful car, JasH. You have quite a nice stable.
Thanks, and yes, see you in Leipzig

I too wish I had a HUD in every car. I'm so used to it in the i8. No super/hyper car has one though, I believe. Odd really, as the 720S is otherwise like sitting in a fighter jet cockpit.




Maanpur, thanks I agree about the colour of course
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btw, perhaps a MOD can kindly merge this thread into the other one I created some months ago pls? Titled: The Ultimate evolution..... test drive of McLaren 720S


No need for 2 non i8 threads
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