What's the news?
McLaren's 720S has received an optional upgrade package to allow owners to make better use of its abilities on the circuit. The Track Pack takes away 24kg from the overall weight, but adds track-focused goodies. Those include a carbon-fibre active rear spoiler, carbon-fibre racing seats, six-point racing harnesses and a telemetry system for recording lap-times. McLaren believes that the upgrade will be relatively popular, considering that one in ten buyers of the company's 570S chose the Track Pack when it was introduced.
That telemetry system will be useful for analysing performance in an attempt to cut lap-times. It uses three cameras built into the car and an advanced data-logging system. A range of real-time information is displayed, such as lap times and sector splits, as well as video footage to help drivers spot missed apexes and premature or delayed braking points. All this will enable owners to fully exploit their 720S and its face-warping performance. Forget 0-100km/h; with its twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8, the 720S can manage 0-200km/h in 7.8 seconds, whilst the active suspension and powerful brakes make it a good starting point for track work.
In addition to the aforementioned, Track Pack-equipped 720Ss will get ultra-lightweight alloy wheels and a sports exhaust for easier breathing - and to make more noise. Though the upgrade adds nearly £30,000 (€34,110 before VRT) to the cost of a 720S, according to McLaren, it's still cheaper than adding all the components individually.
Anything else?
Also in development right now is McLaren's 720S GT3 racing car. It is undergoing testing at various circuits around Europe including, most recently, Brno in the Czech Republic. Whilst testing has mostly been conducted by factory drivers, a number of amateur racers have also been providing feedback and the Track Pack for the regular 720S was developed alongside the GT3. Deliveries for that track-only machine are expected from early 2019.