The Bite Magazine - Autumn/Winter 2023 - Issue 34

allows the driver to store a combination of aero, handling, powertrain and transmission settings. The new 8.0-inch Central Infotainment Screen (CIS) fea- tures richer, more detailed graphics to enhance the driver experience further. At the same time, the upgraded 360- degree Rear View and Surround View Camera provide higher definition and clarity. A new vehicle-lift system raises the front of the 750S in four seconds compared to the 10 seconds it takes in a 720S. McLaren’s elec- tro-hydraulically assisted steering, freed from buttons and switches, is enhanced with a faster steering ratio and outstanding steering linearity. An entire Nappa leather-trimmed interior or a combi- nation of Alcantara and Nappa leather is available with new TechLux and Performance interior themes. The carbon fibre-shelled racing seats are fitted as standard with a combined 17.5 kg lighter than the sports seats previously standard-fit on the 720S. Other high-profile interior options include Super-Lightweight Carbon Fibre racing seats designed using an innovative double-skin shell technology that reduces weight by 33%. On the Outside  Further enhancements redefine the predecessor’s design, including a new lower nose section with an extended front splitter. This channels air into the redesigned and narrower ‘eye socket’ that houses the LED lighting and a path to the low-temperature radiators. It also features new sill air intakes, rear wheel arch vents and aerody- namic revisions incorporating a lengthened rear deck channelling the air towards a distinctive, more significant carbon fibre active rear wing positioned above the central exit exhaust. The carbon fibre monocoque construction is lighter than the 720S by 30 kg (DIN) and facilitates near 360-degree visibility with low scuttle, ultra-slim A-pillars. In addition, the glazed C-pillars on the Coupé benefit from the spread of natural light into the cabin, while the crisp, customisa- ble ambient lighting highlights the cabin design details at night.You can see the V8 engine through the cabin via a double-glazed panel on the rear luggage shelf, exposing the powertrain top behind the driver’s shoulder. Whilst the carbon fibre upper structure and compos- ite Retractable Hard Top (RHT) make the Spider 49 kg heavier than the Coupé, the 750S has the lightest 10-spoke forged wheels fitted as standard, saving 13.8 kg. Pirelli P Zero™ tyres are also standard, with optional high-performance P Zero™ Corsa and racetrack-focused P Zero™ Trofeo R tyres. The headlight surrounds are optionally body-coloured or carbon fibre, while the front and rear bumper vents are available in McLaren’s signature lightweight material. Final Word McLaren’s 1981 ground-breaking MP4/1 race car, designed in carbon composite monocoque, paved the way for its future production cars.This immensely structural rigidity created an incredibly stable platform enhancing dynamic performance and lightweight capacities benefitting from acceleration and braking. The 750S retains the beneficial advances of this structure, including the coupé’s dihedral doors that hinge dramatically upwards as they open. This updated and enhanced replacement is designed to provide a ‘new benchmark’ in the supercar segment, boosting usability and ramping up the fun factor. Michael Leiters, CEO of McLaren Automotive, said, “When you have a car recognised by so many drivers as a benchmark, bitecars