Mid-engine supercar that redefined performance benchmarks. Launched March 2017 as McLaren’s Super Series flagship, dominating exotic car social media 2017-2022.
Insane Specs
710 hp twin-turbo V8, 0-60 in 2.7sec, 212 mph top speed for $285K. Carbon Monocage II chassis (lighter than Lambos/Ferraris). Proactive Chassis Control II suspension wizardry.
Dihedral Doors Flex
Signature dihedral (upward-opening) doors became Instagram royalty. Every influencer/YouTuber rental 720S for content. DDE (Daily Driven Exotics), Salomondrin, TheStradman, Vehicle Virgins drove views.
Performance Dominance
Embarrassed 488 GTB, Huracan, 911 Turbo S on track. Car & Driver Lightning Lap record holder (2017). Motor Trend Best Driver’s Car (2018). “Too fast for public roads” reviews.
Variants
720S Spider (2018): retractable hardtop, 15-second operation. 765LT (2020): 754 hp, track-focused, longtail design, $385K, instant sellout. GT3X (2021): race-only, $576K.
Cultural Status
#McLaren720S = exotic car rental staple, Turo supercar, Miami/LA flex, crypto wealth signal. Papaya orange McLaren Racing heritage color most popular. Resale held strong ($200K+ used).
https://cars.mclaren.com/en/legacy/super-series/720s
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McLaren_720S