duPont REGISTRY August 2023

McLaren may not be dominating Formula 1 right now, but its automotive division consistently earns a place on the podium for its road cars. And while the brand has produced some truly insane cars in its Ultimate Series, it’s the 720S from the “lesser” Super Series that has grabbed more headlines.  Perhaps it’s because the 720S is a bit more accessible in terms of price and availability than, say, a McLaren Senna or Speedtail. Or maybe it’s because I’ve watched so many videos on YouTube of the 720S embarrassing every car on earth in a quarter mile drag race.   Enter this issue’s cover car: the new 750S. McLaren recently debuted this successor to the 720S, and it’s a lot more of the same. It has 30 more horsepower. It’s 66 pounds lighter. Its upgraded 7-speed sequential gearbox has a shorter final drive ratio. Its track is wider. Its air intakes are larger. It has a quicker steering ratio than before. The new 750S is somehow much better than the superlative supercar it replaces. It’s also