McLaren 765LT Drag and Roll Races 720S, Destruction Follows

McLaren has made a few other Long Tail supercars, so we already know they're blisteringly fast upgrades. The 600LT, for example, is almost a match for the 720S. Whichever of these supercars you happen to own, it's going to be fast, but to find out how this year's model dominates, we need to look at some specs.

Things started out with the 720S a few years back. Its 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 was said to make 710 horsepower, though that didn't really explain why it could do the 0 to 60 mph (96 km/h) sprint in 2.8 seconds and reach a top speed of 212 mph (341 km/h). Dyno tests eventually proved that the power output was way higher.

Meanwhile, the 765LT hasn't strapped itself to any measuring equipment yet, but DragTimes recently did a 9.33s quarter-mile at 150.87 mph (242.80 kph), so it's a real beast. The more hardcore, track-focused version still packs the 4.0-liter V8, but power has jumped to 755 hp. McLaren also says that it's lighter by 136 lbs (62 kg), and we don't have any reason for doubt.

Hennessey Performance just released a drag race video that proves there's a real gap between the two supercars. When they launch, the cars are neck and neck, but the LT quickly begins to pull ahead. That is due to a combination of more power and shorter gearing for the gearbox. By the end of the run, several car lengths separate the two.

The second race is of the rolling variety. The McLarens start from a little over 45 mph (72 km/h), and it's another victory for the new model. Guess it's safe to place those deposits, you lucky buyers. Just make sure to save some Tesla money... just in case.