2019 | McLaren | 720S
11000 miles | $251,145 – $269,845
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The first thought this McLaren brings to mind is "aerodynamic." The low, sleek stance of the car maximizes downforce, and this model is lighter than its predecessor despite packing a more powerful engine. It handles beautifully, and the dihedral doors are a daily reminder that life is short and cars should be fun. This one certainly fits the bill, as I can confirm it is an absolute joy to drive. I have been very careful to preserve the integrity of the car, always storing it in a smoke-free garage and installing a clear, protective wrap over the entire vehicle before installing the Carmine Red wrap. I hope this brings another supercar lover as much jubilation as it has brought me.
- Paint Color: Carmine Red
- Wheel Finish: Gloss
- More than 1 set of wheels?: No
- More than 1 set of tires?: No
- Front Tire/Wheel Size: 245/35/19
- Rear Tire/Wheel Size: 305/30/20
- Exterior Description/Details:
This car is as assertive as it is elegant. The aerodynamic design will appeal to anyone with a need for speed, while the twin-hinge dihedral doors turn even the mundane task of entering and exiting your vehicle into a notable event. Premium black, cast alloy, 10-spoke wheels provide striking contrast with both the original Silica White paint and the current Carmine Red wrap. The bodywork toes the line between performance and grace. It is bold and sporty, but the silhouette would be just as appropriate in an art museum.
- Seat Color: Gray
- Contrast Stitching: No
- Carpet Color: Gray
- Passenger Capacity: 2
- Seatbelt Color: Gray
- Dashboard Color: Gray
- Headliner Color: Gray
- Wood Elements: No
- Carbon Fibre Elements: Yes
- Brushed Aluminum Elements: Yes
- Steering Wheel: Leather
- Interior Description/Details:
As the doors elegantly close behind them, drivers will find this tastefully monochromatic grey interior is both lush and user-friendly. The cabin contains racing-style Alcantara seats with leather insets, a digital dashboard and portrait screen infotainment system, and strategically-placed touches of brushed metal. Distractions are kept to a minimum, but the center console contains an Active Dynamics control panel unique to the McLaren brand. Paddle shifters and excellent outward visibility work to maximize your enjoyment of a car built for performance, while remaining steeped in luxury all the while.
- Engine Location: Mid
- Aspiration: Turbocharged
- Hybrid: No
- Horsepower: 710
- 0 – 60 MPH (0 – 62 MPH/100KPH): 2.7
- Top Speed: 212
- Torque: 568
- Transmission Type: Automatic
- Forward Speeds: 7
- Drive Wheels: Rear Wheel Drive
- Paddle Shifters: Yes
- Engine Description/Details: Given that it sports a rear, mid-mounted 4.0-liter V-8 engine with 710 horsepower and 568 lb-ft of torque, it comes as no surprise that this McLaren goes from 0-to-60 in 2.7 seconds with a top speed of 212mph. Two-piece brake discs, including aluminum hubs and carbon ceramic rotors, ensure those top speeds can be utilized with confidence. A carbon fibre Monocage II chassis offsets the weight of the twin-turbo engine, helping to keep down the overall weight of the car. The seven-speed automatic transmission contains three modes, Comfort, Sport, and Track, leaving you prepared for any automotive adventure on which you might embark. With performance like this, there will be plenty of them.
Original Books/Manuals
Yes
Factory Warranty
Yes
Extended Warranty
No
Daily Driver:
No
Prior Owners
1
Maintenance Current
Yes
Tires Needed
No
Brakes Needed
No
Location
Exterior Flaws
None. This scratch-less car is ready to be shown off, either in its original Silica White or its Carbine Red wrap.
Interior Flaws
None. It's been impeccably maintained in a smoke-free environment.
Quirks and Secrets
None.
Lightweight, fast and British is the most succinct way to define McLaren. But the supercar is much more. Conceived with the passion of Formula 1 driver Bruce McLaren from New Zealand, the exclusive and powerful coupe represents innovation at its stealth best.
While enduring financial catastrophe and design issues since its arrival in 1963, McLaren’s racing division consistently challenges Ferrari for supremacy with its impressive array of prestigious honors.
McLaren’s sensational racetrack pedigree also reflects the lightweight automotive rocket’s success of the road. The supercar may be exclusive, but when it’s on the scene as a racetrack celebrity or as an elite public star, it’s unlike any other vehicle. It’s the elegant, performance-oriented superstar of supercars.
Consider the 2017 McLaren 750S, the beacon of the brand. Its innovation leads the industry, with an eight-cylinder, mid-mounted engine that boasts 570 horsepower, a 204-mph top speed and a lightning bolt of acceleration. The 3.8 liter, V8 coupe completes the 0-60 acceleration standard in 2.9 seconds — among the fastest splits in the automotive industry.
Of course, what’s a McLaren without its signature features: the skid skirts, aero blades and the further streamlined “scissor” doors that can open in tighter spaces and extend higher? And debuting for 2017 is a new signature: three driving modes. And further, how about the suspension lift system that raises or lowers the front and rear ends? Combined, the innovation lifts the McLaren to a cut above.
While the newest McLaren is the standard-bearer, every year of the supercar is special. With the 2013 edition, the supercar debuted with a revised chassis and a driver’s choice — a suspension lift feature. Enabled at lower speeds, it anticipates the need to lift the chassis to avoid potential road hazards.
The 2013 McLaren is also a technological marvel with its feature Active Dynamics Panel. With personal preference and controlled by two dials on the console, the stability and handling can be adjusted. Likewise, shift times, throttle pressure and rpm are adjustable depending upon preference.
You can also relish in the technology wonder: the Active Dynamics Panel. It’s controlled with a smartphone-type screen and two control dials that feature settings for Normal, Sport and Track. Depending on your preferences, you can adjust the H (Handling) control for suspension and stability. And you adjust the P (Powertrain) for the throttle pressure, shift times and rev increase before shifting.
But with a driver’s quest for performance also comes a braking system so strong, sure and straight, it would impress a host of NASA engineers responsible for a space shuttle’s return.
Beyond its superior and versatile performance, the McLaren driving experience also defines simplicity in comfort. The interior is highlighted by an uncluttered dash, carbon-fiber trim, strong visibility and body-hugging seats.
James Raia, a syndicated columnist in Sacramento, publishes a free weekly automotive podcast and electronic newsletter. Sign-ups are available on his website, theweeklydriver.com. He can be reached via email: james@jamesraia.com