The Persian Gulf is a vital market for exotic
automakers – not least for McLaren, which is out to make a splash at this
year's Dubai Motor Show with this one-of-a-kind 720S. Commissioned by a local
client, this 720S has been extensively personalized by McLaren Special
Operations with a satin black paintjob and gold trim. But that's just the
start.
The rear wing is inscribed with an Arabic
translation of a quote from the company's namesake founder Bruce McLaren: “Life
is measured in achievement, not in years alone.” The script is stylized to
emulate the Dubai skyline, and like the wheels and interior trim, is done up in
gold tone to stand out from the matte black background.
The buyer also specified an array of carbon-fiber
components, including the front splitter, air intakes, roof panel, wing mirror
arms, engine cover, and rear deck, wing, bumper, and diffuser. And like the
legendary McLaren F1, the engine bay is lined in gold heat shielding – actual
24-karat gold, in this case.
Inside there's even more carbon and gold trim pieces
to go with the black leather and Alcantara upholstery, with a “1 of 1” plaque
to identify this as a unique creation. The vehicle will be on display until the
owner takes delivery at the close of the show from McLaren Dubai.
