Two new design themes for the McLaren 720S have been
brought to life as bespoke commissions by McLaren Special Operations (MSO) and
they’re the Track Theme (in white) and the cool blue Pacific Theme.
The McLaren 720S is available to order as standard
in three spec levels, with the additional possibility of MSO Defined options or
an MSO Bespoke Commission beyond this.
Enhancing different aspects of the McLaren
supercar’s core character, the Track Theme is painted in Anniversary White and
is unashamedly influenced by McLaren’s Formula 1 car, while the Pacific Theme
draws on the “sophisticated technical luxury” of the 720S.
The first 720S Track Theme has been comissioned by
McLaren Manchester and its Anniversary White paint is inspired by the
championship-winning McLaren F1 cars of the 80’s. The exterior is set-off by
hand-painted detailing to bonnet, doors, rear quarter panels and airbrake in
Carbon Black and McLaren’s F1 hue from 2017, Tarroco Orange. Detailing in the
same orange on the rim of the gloss black wheels and a Speedy Kiwi
representation on the mirror casings complete the exterior enhancements.
All exterior and interior carbon fibre components
have a satin finish, saving weight as well as reinforcing the sporting intent.
The cabin is trimmed in Jet Black Alcantara with McLaren Orange contrast
stitching. A titanium harness bar – typically 50% lighter than a steel version
– is installed and can be fitted with a six-point harness for track use.
The 720S Pacific Theme was commissioned by McLaren
Glasgow and takes inspiration from the blue of the world’s largest ocean. It is
painted in Cerulean Blue, as featured on today’s McLaren F1 car, with its door
intakes finished in a darker Estoril Blue. The paintwork is enhanced by another
MSO capability, namely the tinting of carbon fibre components – Cobalt
Blue-tinted carbon is used on the roof, front splitter, air intakes, mirror
casings, rear diffuser, rear deck and rear bumper and engine cover.
The interior of the Pacific Theme features standard
seats with bespoke blue inserts and contrast stitching. The finishing touch is
a discreet blue centre band on the steering wheel. The personalisation of both
cars is completed by MSO dedication plaques in the cabin, reinforcing their
status as bespoke commissions.
The 720S, a second-gen McLaren Super Series model,
was introduced in March 2017 as a replacement for the 650S. It’s powered by a
4.0 litre twin-turbo V8 with 720 PS and 770 Nm of torque. Power is sent to the
rear wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch SSG gearbox. With just 1,283 kg of
slippery supercar to haul, 0-100 km/h is done in just 2.9 seconds. Max speed is
341 km/h.