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New McLaren 720S supercar launched in Jakarta
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The McLaren 720S at the Geneva Motor Show 2017. (McLaren Automotive Limited/File)
McLaren Jakarta introduced the new McLaren 720S on Wednesday at its showroom in Pacific Place, South Jakarta.
Attended by customers and car enthusiasts from inside and outside the capital city, the launch was particularly aimed at increasing the British brand's growth in the Indonesian market.
”Indonesia is a significant market in the world of McLaren. We are extremely pleased to unveil this latest addition to our Super Series line up,” said the firm's managing director George Biggs in a press release.
Globally debuted at the 87th Geneva International Motor Show in March, the McLaren 720S boasts lighter, faster and more dynamic capability compared to its McLaren 650S predecessor. The new 4.0-liter M480T engine powering the 720S, "which has 41 percent new part content compared to the 3.8-liter engine that continues to feature in the McLaren Sports Series," is said to be able to generate a maximum of 720PS and 770Nm of torque. Drivers can also expect to enjoy an "astonishing performance", including "standstill to 100 kilometers per hour that takes less than three seconds and, just five seconds later, the car can pass the 200 km per hour mark on its way to a maximum speed of 341km per hour".
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The 720S is said to be the first reveal of 15 new variants as part of the company's six-year plan, therefore fans of the brand have many things to look forward to in the near future.
”We provide attractive driving programs for customers who have purchased the 720S, which they will have an opportunity to experience the cars on a McLaren track day to drive the 720S and visit the McLaren factory in Woking, England. “ added Irmawan Poedjoadi, the CEO of McLaren Jakarta, which was established in 2013 as the brand's authorized dealership in Indonesia.
Deliveries of the McLaren 720S in Indonesia reportedly will begin in the third quarter this year. (dan/kes)
