Mclaren 720s vs 911 GT2RS (AMS)

[WBarnes]

Wow the 720S is out of this world. Didn't expect to see it beat the GT2 RS on a track!

That's what happens when you forget the third stripe.

 

[emve]

Fair point, but I don't find those numbers from AMS representative for both cars, especially for the Performante. Same outlet, yes, but were conditions similar? I guess not?

OK then, Sport Auto tested both cars head to head a while ago (same testing methods as AMS, 2 persons, full tank)

Performante: 0-100 in 2,8s / 0-200 in 9,1s / 100-200 in 6,3s
GT2 RS: 0-100 in 2,9s / 0-200 in 8,5s / 100-200 in 5,6s

Difference is not that big (full second in 100-200, only 0,7s), but still there. Performante is still a great car, no wonder it is slower than 700hp turbocharged 911. It has different things to offer.

 

[A.P.]

OK then, Sport Auto tested both cars head to head a while ago (same testing methods as AMS, 2 persons, full tank)

Performante: 0-100 in 2,8s / 0-200 in 9,1s / 100-200 in 6,3s
GT2 RS: 0-100 in 2,9s / 0-200 in 8,5s / 100-200 in 5,6s

Difference is not that big (full second in 100-200, only 0,7s), but still there. Performante is still a great car, no wonder it is slower than 700hp turbocharged 911. It has different things to offer.

I was thinking more in-line with tests conducted by AutoBild, Performante did 0-100 in 2.6s, 0-200 in 8.3s, 0-300 in 27.6s while the GT2 RS did 0-100 in 2.7s, 0-200 in 8.1s (Performante is slower by 0.2, which in my book is almost nothing) and 0-300 in 22.9s (this is where we see the 60HP difference?) My previous statement was that GT2 RS and Performante are nearly as fast from as standstill up to 200. I should have clarified in my previous post.

Still 720S is a league above these two in straight line speed. It should be considered as a "High End Supercar" sitting right between the line of Supercar and Hypercar, since it even beats more expensive cars like the Aventador and 812SF in a straight line except for top speed. If I were CEO at McLaren, I would be selling 720S for a higher price lol.

 

[kingjr9000]

The 720s is a freakin' dragon...things an absolute monster.

 

[WBarnes]

Still 720S is a league above these two in straight line speed. It should be considered as a "High End Supercar" sitting right between the line of Supercar and Hypercar, since it even beats more expensive cars like the Aventador and 812SF in a straight line except for top speed.

And it's probably only the electronic limiter that allows them to beat it on top speed.

 

[boyko23]

Hochenhaim GP continues to be a slow track for Porsche. First the 918 failed there, now the GT2...
Curious to see other h2h tests though...

 

[lambornima]

The 720S is so much faster than the GT2RS! Instead of your eyeballs receding 1/3 the way into your skull during acceleration, they go a full 1/2 way in!

 

[Switar]

I'm wondering if something has changed in the track.
How could the new Gt 2 Rs be only 0.4 seconds faster than the previous one?
Old GT 2 RS 1.49.5 and the new one 1.49.1??????
In short configuration the new one is 4.6 seconds faster, in Sachsenring 7 seconds faster and in Hockenheim GP track only 0.4 seconds ?????
Remember that in 2009 a stock Aprilia RSV 1000 lapped this track in 1.48.06.

 

[WAND]

Hm, I expected that 720s would be faster on acceleration, but on the race track...
for the McLaren.

 

[Mafalda]

waiting for..

 

[mihc]

Scans?

 

[WBarnes]

I'm wondering if something has changed in the track.
How could the new Gt 2 Rs be only 0.4 seconds faster than the previous one?
Old GT 2 RS 1.49.5 and the new one 1.49.1??????
In short configuration the new one is 4.6 seconds faster, in Sachsenring 7 seconds faster and in Hockenheim GP track only 0.4 seconds ?????
Remember that in 2009 a stock Aprilia RSV 1000 lapped this track in 1.48.06.

Different day, different driver?

 

[Switar]

Sure different day and driver, but in Hockenheim GP track we see usually strange results.

 

[WBarnes]

Sure different day and driver, but in Hockenheim GP track we see usually strange results.

It's like the Nurburgring GP (3.7km) times. How is a 675LT only as fast as a 650S and slower than an LP610-4? The longer the track, the more daily variation, but this test was done same day with the same driver (and it was a Weissach Pack GT2 RS).

 

[hovabongZA]

The 720 is king. Hated the headlights now they are one of the best things about the car...McLaren is currently my most desirable performance car maker, they surpassed Ferrari with the P1 and now solidified their position with the 720S. They come far from the MP4-12c in a relatively short time.

 

[bmwz4coupe]

One question, is it the Weissach version that is tested in this comparison? As I can see they don't mention it in the article, but the car has the stripe decals that I thought only the Weissach package wears? Someone can confirm, please?

 

[DeDe]

One question, is it the Weissach version that is tested in this comparison? As I can see they don't mention it in the article, but the car has the stripe decals that I thought only the Weissach package wears? Someone can confirm, please?

Probably it is, since this was the lightest GT2 RS testcar yet.

 

[Sunny]

It has the mag wheels that come with WP and also the WP embroidery on the seats.

 

[bmwz4coupe]

Ok, thanks both. And it also seems that more or less all have the Weissach option.

 

[330CIZHP]

720S must be quicker than McLaren's own halo car - the P1.