The reason why the McLaren 720S Spider is one of the most important cars in the brand's history
- The McLaren 720S played a much bigger role than we think in the brand’s history
- In a way, this is McLaren’s ‘first’ supercar
- The one you see here is the Spider version, available from SBX Cars
Published on Feb 07, 2025 at 8:19 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Feb 17, 2025 at 5:58 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
The McLaren 720S Spider is an important car for the brand.
This is because the 720S Spider was the first convertible supercar McLaren built while flying solo.
This one has seen some miles, but it looks as gorgeous as ever.
It is currently available from SBX Cars.
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Why the McLaren 720S Spider is largely considered the brand’s first supercar
The 720S marked the beginning of a new era for McLaren, and the 720S Spider was the first supercar with no roof they ever built.
In 2011, after leaving Mercedes, McLaren unveiled the 12C, followed by the 650S and the 540S/570S.
But McLaren didn’t call those cars ‘supercars’, because they were marketed as ‘sports cars’, with the 720S being the company’s first supercar.
With the 720S, McLaren took on its rival with a V8-powered convertible beauty.
The 720S is a modern-day supercar but it was still conceived in an era when automakers would name their cars for their technical specs.
This is because the 720S is powered by a 4.0 liter, twin-turbocharged V8 engine, sending 720PS (710HP) to the rear wheels through a 7-speed dual-clutch automated transmission.
Bought, owned and loved
It’s been said this before but it’s worth repeating.
In a world where everybody seems to buy gorgeous cars to *not* drive them, it’s always nice to see a fast, exciting car with some miles on the clock.
This one, a 2022 model registered in the state of Washington, comes with 5,794 miles (9,324km) on the odometer.
And, as you can see, it didn’t affect the car at all, which was fully serviced in November 2022 and still looks tremendous with its Satin black finish with matching black interior with a splash of yellow.
The auction is already live on SBX Cars, and it is scheduled to end on February 18.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
