To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' The
Elkhart Collection event, 23 - 24 October 2020.
Estimate:
$300,000 - $350,000
- The third-fastest car ever tested by Motor Trend
- Minimally driven example; currently showing only 138 miles
- Finished in the Elite color of Saros Blue; well optioned with
numerous extras
- Documented with original window sticker and paperwork
- Accompanied by McLaren battery tender, manuals, and
commemorative model
- A showroom-quality example of Surrey's current Super
Series
Introduced at the 2017 Geneva Salon, the McLaren 720S replaced the
outgoing 650S, in effect becoming the second offering in the
manufacturer's Super Series. Utilizing an advanced tub based on
that of the P1 hypercar, the 720S was almost completely distinct
from its predecessor, integrating new components and design.
McLaren's flexible turbocharged V-8 was engineered with a longer
stroke for a slightly greater displacement and fitted with
brand-new twin-scroll turbochargers with low-inertia
titanium-aluminum alloy turbines. The reclassified M840T engine
could develop 710 hp and 568 foot-pounds of torque, launching the
car from zero to 60 mph in just 2.8 seconds with a top speed of 215
mph. The updated coachwork was even more influenced by the P1 than
the 650S, retaining the company's characteristic vertical dihedral
doors. Standard interior amenities included Alcantara and Weir
leather upholstery, carbon-fiber trim, and a Bowers & Wilkins
premium audio system.
In a January 2018 track test, the editors at Motor Trend were
shocked to discover how fast the 720S was, eventually determining
that it was tied for the third-fastest car the magazine had ever
tested, besting top-shelf hypercars such as the Porsche 918.
Associate editor Scott Evans's notes were telling: "Life begins at
70 mph. Stuff gets real at 100 mph. The holy stuffing happens in
the middle of third. When fourth hits, the world outside blurs. You
almost get tunnel vision; it's like a sci-fi warp effect the
scenery blurs so quickly."
Retailed through McLaren Scottsdale in Arizona, this 720S was
acquired new by the collection in April 2018. As confirmed by the
window sticker, the McLaren was finished in an optional Elite paint
finish, Saros Blue, and trimmed with black leather. Further options
included the $11,430 Performance package; glass inserts for the
door tops; sports exhaust; satin diamond-cut, finished twin-spoke
lightweight forged wheels shod with Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires;
MSO-defined carbon fiber on the rear spoiler, engine cover, front
intake, and secondary interior components; ride-height
adjustability; and the 12-speaker audio system.
Currently displaying only 138 miles, nary more than delivery, this
as-new 720S would make a phenomenal addition to any sports-car
collection, particularly suited to marque purists and supercar
enthusiasts. It offers howling performance on the open road,
visceral track potential, and one of the most sublime exterior
designs to be penned in the modern era.To view this car and others
currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/el20.