Today's article is a McLaren test drive report by my husband. Please take a look if you would like to read it.

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On a recent visit to Ashiu Driveway, I had the pleasure of meeting several blog readers in person. Among them.Owners of a McLaren 720S and a 600LT with their brothers.We were able to meet with the "Mere Old Man" and he kindly allowed us to test drive the car.

I would like to report on the contents of this report.

McLaren

I used to be, for a short period of time.McLaren 650SI once owned a My personal impression at the time was that

• Terribly high mobility
• Strong acceleration and power
• Overwhelming presence
• Slightly grating engine noise
• Shift change response is a little slow
• Suspension hard for long periods of time on the street.
• Long touring trips are tiring.

The car's driving performance was outstanding, but it did not suit my car use and taste very well, and I gave it up after about a year or so without much driving.

Then, at the dealership.570GTWhen the 720S came out, I was interested in it, but I was not able to buy it.It's like a 650S anyway.He did not even get to test drive the car with the "Mere Old Man.

McLaren 720S

This time, after a long time, I happened to get a chance to get behind the wheel of a McLaren. When I started the engine, theBoom! the engine wakes up with a lighter exhaust sound than that of the 650S.

When you press the D button and start driving, you can feel that the suspension is working very well. 720S has the McLaren's traditional proactive chassis, which hydraulically connects the left and right front and rear suspensions, which is the second generation of the "Proactive Chassis".Proactive Chassis Control IIHe said it is "a good thing.

First try to turn slowly around one or two curves.Compared to the GT3, the initial response is quicker, and the car changes direction immediately after a slight cut.Despite this, the rise of lateral G is smooth and not abrupt.

Even if you pick up the pace a little more, it is still precise and unmatched. It turns as if it sticks to the road surface. The higher the speed of a high-performance car, the more it sticks to the road surface, but the more the speed is increased at high speeds, the more it sticks to the road surface.In the case of the McLaren 720S, even at low speeds, such as when driving through ordinary winding roads, the driver can enjoy cornering with a feeling of ground contact that is close to that sensation.The first is the "I" in "I".

Don't get me wrong, I've test-drove a GTR before, and I was like, 'This is a car that anyone can drive fast.I felt that the 720S was a realization of the 720S at a higher level.

What the heck, it's a whole lot better than the 650S!

When you operate the paddle shifters, the response is quick and the gears change with ease. When the accelerator pedal is pressed, "Phon! The exhaust sound is very grainy and pleasing.Not too loud and not too quiet.The sound of the exhaust is a nice sound.

The 650S had a harder engine sound, more like a "whirrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! engine sound, as if the hard-assembled engine was squeezing out power.I didn't find the sound flattering, but the 720S sounded really pleasant.It is.

Moreover, the torque output is milder than that of the 650S, and increases with the rpm, just like the NA. Of course, the engine is extremely fast if you step on it, but the engine rises and falls linearly with even the slightest acceleration, and there is no sense of discomfort for human senses and feelings.

The brakes on the 650S were very hard and difficult to control unless you stepped on them firmly.The 720S was very user-friendly and I felt completely comfortable switching from Porsche and other cars.

I'll buy this! I'll buy it someday!

Unconsciously, my wife, who was in the passenger seat, later told me that I had mentioned it many times while driving.

That's how amazing the evolution of the McLaren 720S was. The owner also said, 'I think it's about 2 generations more advanced than the 650S.The word 'evolution' was said to be 'a very good thing', but it was not a lie, and the degree of evolution was clearly felt.

McLaren 600LT

Returning from a test drive of the 720S, he said, "Please ride the 600LT if you like!I was very grateful for his kind words, and I decided to take him at his word and let him drive.

This 600LT is a very rare car.It is not a limited edition car, but the production volume is small and rarely seen.Based on the 570S in the Sports Series.This is a high-performance version that bears the traditional McLaren "LT (Long Tail)" title.Moreover, this unit is equipped with the optional equipment used for the Ultimate Series McLaren Senna.Equipped with Senna seatsThe first time I saw the building, it was being used as a base for a new building.

It is an ultra-light shell-shaped seat made of carbon, with seat pads applied to areas where body pressure is applied, and is shaped to provide deep support to the shoulder area.

As the "LT" title implies, this is a car whose main use is on the circuit, and I would not be able to experience its capabilities at all with my driving skills or on ordinary winding roads, but I sat down in the Senna seat and started the engine.

Compared to the 720S's 4L engine, this one is a 3.8L V8 engine.The starting sound is more massive than that of the 720S, and the ratio of mechanical noise seems larger.However, it was not as good as the 650S, and I personally felt it was somewhere between the 720S and 650S.

I started driving and tried to drive the same corner at the same speed as the 720S. I thought the 600LT would be quicker and more spartan, but not so. My personal feeling was that the 720S felt sharper at the beginning of the turn, and the 600LT felt more gradual. However, from a certain steering angle onward, the feeling is the same.

If there is a difference, it is in ride quality, probably due to the fact that the 600LT is more focused on the circuit and does not have proactive chassis control.This one is firmer and conveys the unevenness of the road surface better.That is not to say that it is unpleasant, but it is not a problem, especially if the road is well maintained.

The engine sound is harder and closer to 650S, just like a racing car.The torque doesn't rise as quickly from a certain rpm as on the 650S, but this too has evolved a bit. Downshifting and entering a corner, the overwhelming sense of ground contact is still there. The bike turns as if it is being sucked into the corner.

Particularly striking here is theSenna Seat HoldsIt is. Because the shell covers the shoulders, theIt holds the shoulders properly even under lateral G forces and does not shake the upper body.This makes the steering very easy to operate and allows the driver to drive with ease and without unnecessary care. It will probably have a considerable effect on the time if driven on a circuit.

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The test drive was brief, so I can only review it in what amounts to a first impression, but "it's a great way to get a feel for what it's like to be in a car."After all, McLaren's athletic performance is amazing.The only way to describe it is to say, "It's a team effort. And while the term "Jinba Ittai" (unity of man and horse) is used, in McLaren's case, it is more like "man and horse.The expression "a sense of unity between man and machine" is appropriate.It seems to me that the

Sensation as if your body is directly connected to the movement of the carIt is.

Then, "theHow does it compare to a Porsche?When I say "the machine degree", the McLaren is higher in machine degree, and this one feels more digital in every aspect. Therefore, it feels as if it covers even a little poor driving and error-corrects zeros to ones.

Porsche, on the other hand, well, air-cooled, of course.Even the latest Porsche still has a bit of an analog feel to it.The timing of load transfer and gas pedal on/off is an aspect of driving skill that comes directly from the driver. Therefore, the "timing ofThe joy of manipulationIn terms of "I like Porsche," I personally like Porsche.

Having said that, I am now struck by the awesomeness of the 720S.

'TheI'll show you that differences in mobile suit performance are not the decisive difference in strength.As far as McLaren is concerned, McLaren has the following words: "...I am not the only one who has a strong desire to be the best.The difference in mobile suit performance is a critical difference in strength.I feel like I've been taught that "I'm a good person.

It was such a tremendous machine.

It is acceptable for city driving and could be driven long distances.If I were to buy one, I would like to drive a 720S Spyder in the most luxurious and comfortable version.

After this test drive, for the first time in a long time, I feel motivated to achieve my next goal. Now all I have to do is think about how to achieve it and take action.

Thank you very much, owners of McLaren 720S and 600LT, for giving us this valuable experience.