Vehicle Description
Taking Lotus' Collin Chapman's mantra of "just add lightness" to a
whole new level, Bruce McLaren founded his company on adding
lightness and a whole lot of power. His legacy lives on in
McLaren's latest in their range of ferocious supercars, the 720S.
At 710hp, the formidable twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 drives the rear
wheels through a 7-speed automatic to eye-watering performance.
Various driving modes can be called upon, including Comfort, Sport,
and Track settings. It even has a Drift mode. With extensive use of
carbon fiber throughout the new Monocage II tub, including
windshield surround and the center roof section, weight is down to
little more than 2,800 pounds with the same torsional rigidity for
the coupe and spider version. Styling has marched on, too, from the
650S. Sleeker and more muscular with a rear that bears a distinct
resemblance to the McLaren P1 with the rear wing in its deployed
position. The top-hinged doors open to a cockpit reminiscent of
that of a fighter jet. There is some supercar theater in the form
of the power-tilting digital instrument display; it folds away and
is replaced with minimal rev-counter and speed-readout information
when the car is switched to Track mode. The car offered takes the
base price of $284,000 and adds a few things from the concessions:
a 12-speaker audio system, electrically operated steering column
and (heated) seats, upgraded wheels and yet more carbon fiber. The
total MSRP after the addition of all of those options was over
$340,000. Resplendent in its striking Azores over black interior
livery, this road-going stealth fighter has covered a mere few
hundred miles in the hands of its single owner and is accompanied
by all books and keys. Launch edition. Comes with fitted leather
luggage. From the Steve Todhunter Collection.