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McLaren 720S Spider 4.0 V8 · Stage 3vsMcLaren 720S Spider 4.0 V8 · Stage 2vsMcLaren 720S Spider 4.0 V8 · Stage 1vsMcLaren 720S Spider 4.0 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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McLaren 720S Spider

4.0 V8 (Stage 3)

1080 hp3994 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2019-2023
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McLaren 720S Spider

4.0 V8 (Stage 2)

936 hp3994 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2019-2023
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McLaren 720S Spider

4.0 V8 (Stage 1)

850 hp3994 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2019-2023
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McLaren 720S Spider

4.0 V8

720 hp3994 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2019-2023

Comparison overview

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Best choices

McLaren 720S Spider 4.0 V8 (Stage 3) 1080 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    2.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    399 km/h
    248 mph
  • Most powerful
    1,080 hp
    805 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,194 Nm
    880 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,468 kg
    3,236 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    736 hp/t
    549 kW/t
    1.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.2 L/100 km
    19.3 mpg US
    23.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    276 g/km
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    95/100
  • Best economy score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMcLaren720S Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 3)1080 hpMcLaren720S Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 2)936 hpMcLaren720S Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 1)850 hpMcLaren720S Spider4.0 V8720 hp
Power
1,080hp805kW+360 hp
936hp698kW+216 hp
850hp634kW+130 hp
720hp537kW
Torque
1,194Nm880lb-ft+424 Nm
1,040Nm767lb-ft+270 Nm
939Nm693lb-ft+169 Nm
770Nm568lb-ft
Curb weight
1,468kg3,236lb
1,468kg3,236lb
1,468kg3,236lb
1,468kg3,236lb
Top speed
399 km/h
248 mph
+58 km/h
383 km/h
238 mph
+42 km/h
372 km/h
231 mph
+31 km/h
341 km/h
212 mph
To 99% top speed
39.7s99% target: 395 km/h / 245 mph-6.8 s
Calculated
43.6s99% target: 379 km/h / 236 mph-2.9 s
Calculated
45.8s99% target: 368 km/h / 229 mph-0.7 s
Calculated
46.5s99% target: 338 km/h / 210 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
2.3s-0.6 s
2.5s-0.4 s
2.6s-0.3 s
2.9s
0-200 km/h
5.6s-2.3 s
6.3s-1.6 s
6.8s-1.1 s
7.9s
0-60 mph
2.2s-0.6 s
Calculated
2.4s-0.4 s
Calculated
2.5s-0.3 s
Calculated
2.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
9.0s-1.2 s
Calculated
9.5s-0.8 s
Calculated
9.8s-0.5 s
Calculated
10.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
736hp/t549kW/t334hp/1000 lb
Calculated
638hp/t475kW/t289hp/1000 lb
Calculated
579hp/t432kW/t263hp/1000 lb
Calculated
490hp/t366kW/t222hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
813Nm/t544lb-ft/ton
Calculated
708Nm/t474lb-ft/ton
Calculated
640Nm/t428lb-ft/ton
Calculated
525Nm/t351lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
3,994cc244cu in
3,994cc244cu in
3,994cc244cu in
3,994cc244cu in
Length
4,544mm179in
4,544mm179in
4,544mm179in
4,544mm179in
Height
1,194mm47in
1,194mm47in
1,194mm47in
1,194mm47in
Doors
2
2
2
2
Seats
2
2
2
2
CO2 emissions
276g/km
276g/km
276g/km
276g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

McLaren 720S Spider 4.0 V8 (Stage 3) 1080 hpMcLaren 720S Spider 4.0 V8 (Stage 2) 936 hpMcLaren 720S Spider 4.0 V8 (Stage 1) 850 hpMcLaren 720S Spider 4.0 V8 720 hpPowerTorque
  • McLaren 720S Spider 4.0 V8 (Stage 3) 1080 hp: Power / Torque
  • McLaren 720S Spider 4.0 V8 (Stage 2) 936 hp: Power / Torque
  • McLaren 720S Spider 4.0 V8 (Stage 1) 850 hp: Power / Torque
  • McLaren 720S Spider 4.0 V8 720 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 3)1080 hp7,500 rpm5,500 rpm8,500 rpm
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 2)936 hp7,500 rpm5,500 rpm8,500 rpm
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 1)850 hp7,500 rpm5,500 rpm8,500 rpm
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8720 hp7,500 rpm5,500 rpm8,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMcLaren720S Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 3)1080 hpMcLaren720S Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 2)936 hpMcLaren720S Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 1)850 hpMcLaren720S Spider4.0 V8720 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.2 s
2.4 s
2.5 s
2.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
2.3 s
2.5 s
2.6 s
2.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
5.6 s
6.3 s
6.8 s
7.9 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
13.6 s
16.5 s
18.9 s
28.1 s
Top speed
399 km/h
248 mph
383 km/h
238 mph
372 km/h
231 mph
341 km/h
212 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.6 s
1.7 s
1.7 s
1.8 s
330 ft
101 m
4.1 s
4.3 s
4.4 s
4.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
6.0 s
6.3 s
6.5 s
6.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
7.7 s
8.0 s
8.3 s
8.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
9.0 s
9.5 s
9.8 s
10.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
267 km/h
166 mph
254 km/h
158 mph
245 km/h
153 mph
231 km/h
143 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 3)1080 hp
1,080 hp
805 kW
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 2)936 hp
936 hp
698 kW
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 1)850 hp
850 hp
634 kW
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8720 hp
720 hp
537 kW

McLaren 720S Spider 4.0 V8 (Stage 3) 1080 hp has 360 hp more than McLaren 720S Spider 4.0 V8 720 hp.

The biggest power difference is between McLaren 720S Spider 4.0 V8 720 hp and McLaren 720S Spider 4.0 V8 (Stage 3) 1080 hp: 360 hp (268 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 3)1080 hp
1,194 Nm
880 lb-ft
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 2)936 hp
1,040 Nm
767 lb-ft
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 1)850 hp
939 Nm
693 lb-ft
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8720 hp
770 Nm
568 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 3)1080 hp
1,468 kg
3,236 lb
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 2)936 hp
1,468 kg
3,236 lb
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 1)850 hp
1,468 kg
3,236 lb
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8720 hp
1,468 kg
3,236 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 3)1080 hp
399 km/h
248 mph
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 2)936 hp
383 km/h
238 mph
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 1)850 hp
372 km/h
231 mph
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8720 hp
341 km/h
212 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 3)1080 hp2.3 s
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 2)936 hp2.5 s
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 1)850 hp2.6 s
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8720 hp2.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between McLaren 720S Spider 4.0 V8 (Stage 3) 1080 hp and McLaren 720S Spider 4.0 V8 720 hp: 0.6 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are McLaren 720S Spider 4.0 V8 (Stage 2) 936 hp and McLaren 720S Spider 4.0 V8 (Stage 1) 850 hp, separated by only 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 3)1080 hp
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 2)936 hp
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 1)850 hp
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8720 hp
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 3)1080 hp
736 hp/t
549 kW/t
1.4 kg/hp
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 2)936 hp
638 hp/t
475 kW/t
1.6 kg/hp
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 1)850 hp
579 hp/t
432 kW/t
1.7 kg/hp
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8720 hp
490 hp/t
366 kW/t
2.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 3)1080 hp
1,080 hp
805 kW
2.3 s
399 km/h
248 mph
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 2)936 hp
936 hp
698 kW
2.5 s
383 km/h
238 mph
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 1)850 hp
850 hp
634 kW
2.6 s
372 km/h
231 mph
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8720 hp
720 hp
537 kW
2.9 s
341 km/h
212 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 3)1080 hp
Power
1,080 hp
805 kW
0-100 km/h2.3 s
Top speed
399 km/h
248 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,544 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,194 mm
47.0 in
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 2)936 hp
Power
936 hp
698 kW
0-100 km/h2.5 s
Top speed
383 km/h
238 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,544 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,194 mm
47.0 in
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 1)850 hp
Power
850 hp
634 kW
0-100 km/h2.6 s
Top speed
372 km/h
231 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,544 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,194 mm
47.0 in
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8720 hp
Power
720 hp
537 kW
0-100 km/h2.9 s
Top speed
341 km/h
212 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,544 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,194 mm
47.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 3)1080 hp
Power
1,080 hp
805 kW
0-100 km/h2.3 s
Top speed
399 km/h
248 mph
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 2)936 hp
Power
936 hp
698 kW
0-100 km/h2.5 s
Top speed
383 km/h
238 mph
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 1)850 hp
Power
850 hp
634 kW
0-100 km/h2.6 s
Top speed
372 km/h
231 mph
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8720 hp
Power
720 hp
537 kW
0-100 km/h2.9 s
Top speed
341 km/h
212 mph
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK

McLaren 720S Spider 4.0 V8 (Stage 3) 1080 hp is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 3)1080 hp
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
2.3 s
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 2)936 hp
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
2.5 s
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 1)850 hp
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
2.6 s
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8720 hp
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
2.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 3)1080 hp
736 hp/t
549 kW/t
1.4 kg/hp
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 2)936 hp
638 hp/t
475 kW/t
1.6 kg/hp
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 1)850 hp
579 hp/t
432 kW/t
1.7 kg/hp
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
McLaren720S Spider4.0 V8720 hp
490 hp/t
366 kW/t
2.0 kg/hp
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMcLaren720S Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 3)1080 hpMcLaren720S Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 2)936 hpMcLaren720S Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 1)850 hpMcLaren720S Spider4.0 V8720 hp
Power
1,080 hp
805 kW
936 hp
698 kW
850 hp
634 kW
720 hp
537 kW
Torque
1,194 Nm
880 lb-ft
1,040 Nm
767 lb-ft
939 Nm
693 lb-ft
770 Nm
568 lb-ft
Acceleration
2.3 s
2.5 s
2.6 s
2.9 s
Top speed
399 km/h
248 mph
383 km/h
238 mph
372 km/h
231 mph
341 km/h
212 mph
Lightness
1,468 kg
3,236 lb
1,468 kg
3,236 lb
1,468 kg
3,236 lb
1,468 kg
3,236 lb
Fuel consumption
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,544 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,194 mm
47.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,544 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,194 mm
47.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,544 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,194 mm
47.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,544 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,194 mm
47.0 in
CO2 score
276 g/km
276 g/km
276 g/km
276 g/km
Power-to-weight score
736 hp/t
549 kW/t
1.4 kg/hp
638 hp/t
475 kW/t
1.6 kg/hp
579 hp/t
432 kW/t
1.7 kg/hp
490 hp/t
366 kW/t
2.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMcLaren 720S Spider 4.0 V8 (Stage 3) 1080 hpMcLaren 720S Spider 4.0 V8 (Stage 2) 936 hpMcLaren 720S Spider 4.0 V8 (Stage 1) 850 hpMcLaren 720S Spider 4.0 V8 720 hp
Consumption12.2 L/100 km19.3 mpg US23.2 mpg UK12.2 L/100 km19.3 mpg US23.2 mpg UK12.2 L/100 km19.3 mpg US23.2 mpg UK12.2 L/100 km19.3 mpg US23.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.35 LC100 km21.35 LC100 km21.35 LC100 km21.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.36 LC100 mi34.36 LC100 mi34.36 LC100 mi34.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,830 L483 US gal403 UK gal1,830 L483 US gal403 UK gal1,830 L483 US gal403 UK gal1,830 L483 US gal403 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,203 LC/year3,203 LC/year3,203 LC/year3,203 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

McLaren 720S Spider 4.0 V8 (Stage 3) 1080 hp

  • Has 144 hp more
  • Has 154 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 98 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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