Thursday, April 28, 2022

My FH5 Log: Open-top McLaren Duel

After obtaining the 650S Spider from the Forza Horizon 5 Series 6 Hot Season Playlist, it's time to settle the issue of how much the 720S Spider evolved from the 650S Spider. But first, let's get to know the prime specimens.


The 650S Spider offers the same thrills as the coupe version, especially the 3.8L V8 Twin Turbo engine producing 641hp of power while mated to a 7-speed double-clutch gearbox but with a foldable roof for some open-top enjoyment on the road and track. While the 650S coupe weighs around 1330kg, the Spider weighs 40kg more and as a result, the top speed is dropped by 4mph, resulting to 203mph, but the 0-60mph time is still at three seconds.


The 720S Spider offers the same driving experience as the coupe version only with the retractable roof that can be opened or closed at the push of the button. It carries the same 720PS 4.0L V8 Twin Turbo engine as well and although it weighs 4% heavier than the coupe, it can still do 0-60mph in almost three seconds and onwards to 212mph.



Now that we get to know these open-top Super Series machines, it's time to revisit the main Horizon Mexico Festival Site to find out how fast it takes for the 650S Spider to evolve into the 720S Spider. Without further ado, let's roll the tape.


After a quick lap, here are the results;

650S Spider - 1:08.635

720S Spider - 1:07.301



Although these two machines weigh the same, it took nearly a second for the 650S Spider to evolve into the 720S Spider. That's evolution, the McLaren way, and I've never felt this surprised over this result. Still, they're worth fun driving both and deciding.

Enjoy the rest of your trip!

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