The McLaren 720S is one absurdly fast vehicle. With absolutely no modifications whatsoever, this carbon fiber-laden British supercar can complete the quarter-mile in just 9.9 seconds at 148.2 mph. The McLaren 720S and its straight-line speed have become a bit of a talking point among online automotive circles, with many enthusiasts praising the car for its somewhat surprising ability to turn in consistently fast times on the dragstrip.
The YouTube channel Auto Glory recently decided to line a heavily modified Chevy Camaro SS alongside a bone stock McLaren 720S to see how the American muscle coupe would compare to the six-figure supercar. It goes without saying that the 720S would walk a stock Camaro SS, but this tuned up Camaro has the necessary hardware to hang with the McLaren. The 6.2L LT1 V8 engine has been topped off with a Magnuson 2650 supercharger, which is backed up with a methanol injection kit. These modifications, along with other bolt-ons like a Roto-Fab cold air intake and Katech throttle body, have boosted this Camaro SS from its stock output of 455 flywheel horsepower to an alleged 850 horsepower at the rear wheels. It’s a little hard to tell from the video, but the Camaro sounds as though it could have a manual transmission judging by the shift points and longer shift times.
The McLaren 720S has a twin-turbocharged 3.8L V8 engine producing 710 horsepower and 568 lb-ft of torque, which is sent to the rear wheels through a quick-shifting seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. This modified Camaro SS definitely has the McLaren beat when it comes to outright power, then, but the supercar is lighter, more aerodynamic and is probably a bit better at putting its power to the pavement. Will that be enough for it to beat this absurdly powerful Chevy? Check out the video embedded below to find out.
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Without even looking at the video, I say “no”.
Watched vid, I was right.
Walk is a nice way to put what a stock 720 would do to a Stock Camaro SS. I would say something along the lines of an absolute mauling at the levels of what a male lion would do to a female antelope. The McLaren traps nearly 150mph in the 1/4 where as the Camaro is maybe high teens at best.
It wasn’t a stock SS.
You need to change your username from commonsense to commonhater. For the price of 1 720S you can buy about 9 new Camaro SS’s. A new SS is a high 11’s capable car @117-118 MPH on a good run when stock. They can trap about 10 MPH faster than an old stock LS1 Camaro. People have gone 9’s with them all motor using OEM bottomends in very streetable cars. For a good GEN5 LTx builder a 600+ WHP, stock bottomend, N/A 376 ci engine is no problem. This particular car only had a few boltons and a TVS2650 based blower. How about we step up the SS with a Whipple or large centrifugal, or better yet a move to a turbo setup, add some ported heads, a custom ground cam, maybe a built 416 ci bottomend.?.?
Honestly to put down over 800 HP as this article claims a new SS probably needs a little more than a few boltons, some meth, and a TVS2650. That, or he’s likely living on the edge boosting the hell out of a stock motor to get those kinds of # with that setup, but my point being is there’s still a lot of room to grow for it if the owner chooses to do so.
street racing on the expressway? misdemeanor in most states…I think.
not worth the risk …even though the camaro config is cool, the mclaren is going to take it every time.
Pulling this type of stunt on a public highway is dumb and irresponsible, putting innocent people at risk. Go to the track, where proper precautions and safety measures are in place.
This is a reason to buy it? Do illegal street racing?
Snitches get stitches. Risk VS Reward. If you don’t know how to race. You shouldn’t be Racing.
I don’t get why people get excited for tuned versus stock. It is similar to the Hennessey crowd who is amazed that a tuned vehicle that is boosted to the sky wins versus stock no matter the opponent.
One lives in a poor household and spends his money on dumb stuff and the other invest in wisely. Feel no pity for the camaro owner
You’re a bloody idiot. Period.
what a bunch of cry babies!!!!!!!! want some cheese with that whine??? people(ones that like cars that is)have been testing one another’s hot rods on the road since day one! this is a motorhead’s listing and if if you don’t like what we gearhead’s do ,go to the Prius channel!!!!!!
Who is faster between a slow guy on steroids v. a fast guy sedated?
Pretty impressive that you can slap a blower and some bolt one on a big car like an SS and be anywhere near a legendary car like 720S, Camaro might not be as special or exotic but I would take one, I would gladly accept any of the big 3s new pony cars, none of them are going to be around much longer, not with a V8 burning fossils anyway
All the pussies came to complain about this beauty we just witnessed
You’ve upset the soy boys with street racing. Keep up the good work!
No different then when selecting a Prom date, weight matters. The Camaro is incredibly fast, but moving a 4K pound car at high speed takes a lot of power. The McLaren makes a little less power, but with at least a third less weight and slides through the air easier, it would take a lot more power for the Camaro to upend this McLaren.
I have been guilty of racing a mustang with my stock ss but it is irresponsible. Problem is that it is also a blast. I will try to grow up. Oh. I beat the Mustang.
You can get tuned at the factory, dealer, or after market. In any case they are all tuned and not stock.