看:McLaren 750S Hits 204 MPH On Public Roads During US Debut

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Ex-F1 driver Stefan Johansson piloted it.

McLaren wanted the750Sto make a splash in America, so it asked retired McLaren F1 driver Stefan Johansson to pilot one to 204 miles per hour on public roads.

The feat was accomplished at theSun Valley Tour de Forcein Sun Valley, Idaho, on July 22. Public roads are closed for the high-speed portion of the event, so rest assured. Johansson wasn't dodging any Chrysler Pacificas or Toyota Camrys during the high-speed run.

McLaren picked this even for the supercar's debut because it felt like a "gem of a supercar weekend that replicates all that McLaren stands for - fun, family, and community." It raises money for local charities by bringing together mega-rich attendees who want to hit their vehicle's top speed on gorgeous public roads in Sawtooth National Forest.

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This run and the event sponsorship were a part of McLaren's 60th-anniversary celebrations that also saw the F1 team debutsome pretty sweet liveriesand show off some pretty incredible cars at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Now the 750s can officially join its 720s and 765LT brethren in the 200 mph club, a feat that's always fun to brag about.

Johansson had a lot of praise for the vehicle and was understandably unsurprised when it hit its goal with relative ease. "Driving the 750S is a truly inspiring experience. It is comfortable, predictable, and yet amazingly fast," said Johansson. "You feel secure and confident behind the wheel while still unleashing outstanding levels of performance. It's a supercar that builds on the legacy of its benchmark predecessor, the 720S, in all respects."

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Those insane performance levels come from the twin-turbo 4.0-liter M840T V8 that now produces 740 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque. The sports car is now even lighter and has a shorter final drive than the 720s before it, leading to a 0-60 that only takes 2.7 seconds and a top speed of 206 mph. We'll cut the vehicle some slack for not hitting its top speed due to the nature of the road it was on, and because it was making do with the thin air of the Rockies.

The ex-F1 driver is no stranger to driving uber-powerful cars though, and the 750s was probably much less of a handful than his 1,000-hp F1-engined andhand-painted classic Porsche 911. Deliveries for the 750s will occur later this year, but if you still need to order one, you'll most likely have to wait until late 2024 or 2025 to receive yours.

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