Forza Horizon 4: Open-top 720S

The 720S is the evolution of McLaren's Super Series that started from the 12C and the 650S and by blending performance and technology with motorsport know-how in mind, this British supercar truly adapts to the road and track in a way no driver ever experienced before.







I have fallen in love with the 720S because it really pulls the joker right from its trumpet and with such character, it makes me want to go back for more. Now, however, there's the Spider version that I just won from the recent Horizon Playlist and the main question is, do I still love the 720S even though the roof is opened?



The 720S Spider offers the same driving experience as the coupe version only with the retractable roof that can be opened or closed at the push of the button. It carries the same 720PS 4.0L V8 Twin Turbo engine as well and although it weighs 4% heavier than the coupe, it can still do 0-60mph in almost three seconds and onwards to 212mph.

While the 720S Spider is downright stylish right from the skin deep, it's surprisingly aerodynamic and cutting edge. The buttresses on it direct air over the tonneau for better powertrain cooling and downforce while the most of the body is shrink-wrapped through the carbon fiber Monocage II-S structure and the V8 Twin Turbo engine for the sake of efficiency, performance, and drag, and thanks to applied science, the Proactive Chassis Control II monitors the car's dynamics while delivering the perfect balance of body control and ride comfort.





Although different from its hardtop equivalent, the 720S Spider still behaves just like it and I'm starting to fall in love with the 720S even more. Even with the roof opened and with a few weight gain compared to the coupe, it is still a fun-to-drive car that I can always come back for more not just for the styling but for the characteristics lurking through this supercar.





Having gotten to know the 720S Spider, the question is how does it really differ from the coupe? With Princes Street at hand, it's time to see how much difference the two 720S models made. I know the Spider is 4% heavier than the coupe but would that translate to such slower times compared to the coupe? To find out, let's roll the tape for the answer.

After a quick lap on the Princes Street, here are the results;

720S - 0:56.156
720S Spider - 0:58.959

These two cars are almost three seconds apart as a result of this comparison between the two 720S models, the coupe and the Spider, but still an impressive feat these two supercars shown.



Coupe or Spider, it doesn't matter which 720S I chose because deep down, the 720S range really tickled my fancy into coming back for more because of its performance that overshadowed its illustrious style and that is the bottom line.