2021 McLaren Automotive 720S Spider

The CarCody take

The 2021 McLaren Automotive 720S Spider is a gasoline two-seater with rear-wheel drive and a 4.0-liter turbocharged eight-cylinder engine. Its EPA rating is 18 combined MPG, with 15 MPG city and 22 MPG highway. EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $4,550, while tailpipe emissions measure 505 grams of CO2 per mile.

Who it suits. Drivers seeking a gasoline two-seater with rear-wheel drive Owners whose driving can fit its 18 combined MPG rating

What it is

The 2021 McLaren Automotive 720S Spider is a two-seat car with rear-wheel drive. It uses gasoline and a 4.0-liter turbocharged eight-cylinder engine.

An automatic seven-speed transmission (AM-S7) sends power to the rear wheels. Its defining EPA figure is 18 combined MPG.

The numbers

The EPA rates the 720S Spider at 15 MPG in city driving and 22 MPG on the highway. The combined rating is 18 MPG.

That spread shows why your driving mix matters: stop-and-go city miles use more fuel than steady highway miles. Tailpipe emissions are 505 grams of CO2 per mile.

What it costs to run

EPA estimates annual gasoline cost at $4,550. The 18-MPG combined rating is the number to use when your driving includes both city and highway miles.

How it compares

Against other McLaren Automotive cars, compare the same combined-MPG figure. This 720S Spider is listed at 18 combined MPG, with 15 city and 22 highway.

Who it suits

The 720S Spider suits a buyer who wants a two-seat, rear-wheel-drive car and accepts gasoline running costs reflected in its 18 combined MPG rating.

Its EPA class is Two Seaters, so its layout fits drivers who do not need additional passenger capacity.

Trade-offs

The 4.0-liter turbocharged eight-cylinder engine and rear-wheel-drive layout come with a 15-MPG city rating and an EPA annual fuel estimate of $4,550.

Highway economy reaches 22 MPG, but the combined figure falls to 18 MPG when city driving is included.

Verdict

Choose the 2021 720S Spider if a two-seat rear-drive car matches how you travel and you are prepared for its gasoline budget. The useful planning figures are 18 MPG overall, 15 MPG around town, and 22 MPG on the highway. Its $4,550 EPA annual fuel estimate gives the running-cost figure plainly, while 505 grams of CO2 per mile describes its tailpipe output.