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Here’s Why Everyone At McLaren Loves The 750S’ Exhaust

McLaren’s 2024 750S, as the successor to the impressive 720S, has a lot to live up to. The car maker has made significant updates to ensure that the new supercar is even more thrilling than its predecessor. One important feature is its high-mounted, stainless steel exhaust, which is lighter and produces better sounds than the 720S’ system.

Understanding why the new exhaust is better requires technical knowledge of harmonics. Essentially, engineers have fine-tuned the exhaust to minimize certain sounds that can be undesirable for everyday driving. The new exhaust emphasizes a just-right frequency for a satisfying sound experience, with an added intense sound for spirited driving. Additionally, the new exhaust is smaller and has a revised construction, resulting in a weight saving of 4.8 pounds.


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Novitec Gives McLaren 765LT Supercar a Carbon-Fiber Upgrade

McLaren introduced the 765LT as a special edition of the 720S. Only 765 examples of this long-tail variant were planned for production, making it a rare find. However, the aftermarket scene has not overlooked this supercar, offering various upgrades.

This particular vehicle features a wrap from a company called Fostla.de Concepts located in Hannover, Germany. The wrap complements the car’s existing carbon-fiber elements, such as the mirror caps. Additionally, splashes of orange accentuate the front splitter, side blades, front trunk, roof, wing, and rear diffuser.


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New McLaren 750S: More Power and Enhanced Chassis

The McLaren 750S is the updated version of the popular 720S, offering improved performance and a redesigned chassis. Available in both hard-top and Spider models, this supercar aims to set a new benchmark in its segment, providing better usability and increased enjoyment for drivers.

As the name suggests, the 750S boasts a power increase over its predecessor, delivering 750PS (740bhp). With a weight reduction of 30kg, bringing it down to 1277kg dry, the car achieves a segment-leading power-to-weight ratio of 579bhp per tonne. The closest competitor, the Ferrari 296 GTB plug-in hybrid, claims a ratio of 552bhp per tonne.

Additionally, the McLaren 750S is the lightest road car produced by McLaren, weighing just 79kg more than the track-focused Senna hypercar without fluids.

The weight-saving measures include carbon fibre-shelled alloys that save 13.8kg, 17.5kg lighter carbon-shelled race seats, and a trimmed instrument cluster that contributes a 1.6kg reduction.

The car’s enhanced performance, combined with a shorter final drive ratio, allows for 10% faster acceleration compared to the 720S. It can go from 0-62mph in 2.8 seconds and reach 186mph in only 4.4 seconds. However, the top speed is slightly lower at 206mph.

The twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 engine has undergone subtle yet effective improvements. It features a new triple-layer head gasket, new twin fuel pumps, higher-pressure turbos, and lighter pistons. Additionally, a standard sports exhaust system, exiting through the center of the rear deck like the P1 hypercar, reduces weight by 2.2kg and produces a new and distinct sound.

To enhance the driver’s connection and engagement, the engine mounts have been modified, providing a heightened sense of connection. Furthermore, the car offers an optional glass decklid that allows a view of the engine.