McLaren 720S Buyer’s Guide: Variants, Numbers, and the Checks That Matter

The 720S defined McLaren's Super Series from 2017 to 2023. What to look for across the coupé, Spider, and LT variants before you buy.

The McLaren 720S was the second all-new model in McLaren’s Super Series, replacing the 650S in 2017 and running until the 750S succeeded it in 2023.^[1] Six model years, two body styles, and a track-focused offshoot give buyers real choice — and real reasons to be methodical.

The numbers

Every 720S uses the 4.0-litre M840T twin-turbocharged V8, producing 720 PS (710 hp) and 770 N·m (568 lb·ft), driving the rear wheels through a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox.^[1] The results are 0–60 mph in 2.9 seconds and a top speed of 212 mph.^[1] It is built around the MonoCage II carbon fibre monocoque, 18 kg lighter than its predecessor’s structure and stiff enough to support the signature dihedral doors.^[1]

Which one

• 720S coupé — the definitive form, styled by Frank Stephenson and Rob Melville.^[1]
• 720S Spider — adds a retractable hardtop.^[1]
• 765LT and 765LT Spider — the track-focused variants, with the LT producing 755 hp.^[1]
• 720S Le Mans Edition — a special edition within the range.^[1]

The checks that matter

With the earliest cars now several years old, history is everything. Walk away from any example without complete, verifiable service records. Commission a pre-purchase inspection with a McLaren specialist: they should inspect the carbon structure for repair evidence, scan the drivetrain and suspension electronics for stored faults, and confirm the car’s specification against factory records. On Spiders, operate the roof through full cycles. Check tyres and brakes honestly — consumables on a car of this performance are a real line item, and a seller who has deferred them is telling you something.

Because the range spans standard, Spider, and LT variants, pricing varies widely for what can look like similar cars. Ground yourself in the specification first via our full McLaren 720S database page, then weigh condition and provenance across the 720S listings live on sports.cars. The right car is rarely the cheapest one; it is the one whose paperwork holds up to an hour of scrutiny.