Set to break cover at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, the second-generation McLaren Super Series will replace the familiar 650S and its derivatives in the company's lineup. The British firm has already unveiled a few juicy bits, which we've discussed in our review here, but a new announcement reveals more information about the upcoming sports car.

The first thing McLaren wants us to know is that the second-gen Super Series – reportedly built around a core model named the 720S – will be twice as aerodynamically efficient as the 650S, mainly thanks to increased downforce and improved cooling. McLaren executive director Mark Vinnels commented that a "range of advanced aerodynamic technologies" will contribute to maximum generated downforce over 50 percent greater than that of the McLaren 650S. He also said that the design team obtained a 15-percent gain in cooling efficiency thanks to the a new design of the dihedral door.

The familiar design element will now have two separate air ducts integrated within the door structure. One will force air from the top of the door down into the radiators that cool the engine, while the other will draw air out of the front wheel arch to create increased downforce.

McLaren also revealed that the new Super Series will have a completely redesigned rear wing. The active element will extend over the full width of the rear section and move upwards and increase in angle in order to optimize aero efficiency at high speeds. The wing is also designed to deploy to its most extreme angle as an airbrake in less than half a second.

The British firm also release a teaser photo showing part of the car's taillights, rear grille, wing, and engine hood. The wing appears to be larger than the previous model, while the taillights are significantly thinner. The engine hood incorporates large elements made from exposed carbon-fiber, which isn't surprising given that McLaren uses the lightweight material extensively in its cars.

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Why It Matters

The second-generation Super Series is slowly unfolding ahead of its public debut, essentially confirming that it will be sportier, more aerodynamic, and more aggressive than the outgoing model. This is by no means surprising, but a 50-percent greater downforce speaks volumes of the intensive effort McLaren put into redesigning the Super Series. The 650S is already a tremendous sports car and this can only mean that the upcoming 720S will raise the bar even higher. The Ferrari 488 GTB and Lamborghini Huracán are about to get a serious punch to the chin.

McLaren 650S and McLaren 675LT - drivetrain specifications

Read our full review on the second generation McLaren Super Series here.

Read our full review on the McLaren 650S here.

Read our full review on the McLaren 675LT here.