A serious accident has just occurred on the Autobahn highway in Germany, leaving a McLaren 720S almost completely destroyed.
The incident took place around 8 a.m. on August 2nd, local time, on the stretch of road connecting highways A8 and A995, in the city of Munich, southern Germany. According to Holzkirchen police, the driver of the vehicle was a 61-year-old man.
Images from the scene show the McLaren 720S severely damaged, especially on the passenger side. The sideways slide caused the car to collide with the divider, forcing the body of the car underneath the barrier.
Fortunately, as the impact was mainly concentrated on the passenger side, the driver’s seat remained relatively stable, allowing the driver to escape with only minor scratches and not requiring hospitalization.
According to a preliminary report from the police, the cause of the accident was determined to be the driver operating the vehicle at an excessive speed in slippery road conditions. This caused the car to lose traction and slide sideways, resulting in a collision with the divider. The estimated damage amounts to nearly $300,000 (7.85 billion VND), equivalent to the price of a new McLaren 720S.
The accident involving the McLaren 720S in Germany once again demonstrates that even high-performance models rely heavily on human factors and actual conditions for control. Driving a high-power vehicle in adverse conditions demands absolute skill and caution from the driver, especially on high-speed routes like the Autobahn.
Thankfully, in this instance, the driver only sustained minor injuries. However, the car is considered beyond repair and a total loss. This incident also serves as a reminder of physical limitations and the importance of adhering to safe speeds, even when driving some of the world’s fastest cars.
First introduced in March 2017, the McLaren 720S is a super car that replaced the 650S, marking a significant evolution for the British car manufacturer. According to McLaren, up to 91% of the components in the 720S are brand new compared to its predecessor. The design of the car draws inspiration from the great white shark, evident in its sharp aerodynamic lines and body optimized for airflow.
Under the hood, the McLaren 720S is equipped with a 4.0L V8 twin-turbo engine, delivering a maximum output of 720 horsepower and 770 Nm of torque. This power is transmitted to the rear wheels through a 7-speed Graziano dual-clutch transmission, enabling the car to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in just 2.9 seconds and reach a top speed of 341 km/h.
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