Verdict
A
Supercar · UK · 2017-2023
McLaren 720S
McLaren 720S — spec data and generation history.
Years
2017-2023
Generations
1
Segment
Supercar
650S successor on a new MonoCage II tub. M840T 4.0 TT V8, 710 bhp, 8,200 rpm. 720S (Coupe), 720S Spider folding hardtop, 765LT (Long Tail, 754 bhp, 80 kg lighter — track-focused, separate trim listed here). Replaced by the 750S in 2023. Most powerful McLaren V8 (non-LT) at launch.
Generations
Click any generation for the full deep dive
2017-2023
Mk1
→
765LT — 754 bhp, 0-62 in 2.7s.
Verdict
A
BHP
754
0–60
2.7 s
Top
205 mph
MPG
23.0 mpg
Used
£140,000-£260,000
- + M840T 4.0 TT V8
- + MonoCage II tub
- − 7DCT mechatronic
- − Spider top mechanism
Known issues by generation
Common faults reported on each generation — useful when shopping the used market.
2017-2023
- 7DCT mechatronic
- Hydraulic ProActive II hose age
- Spider folding hardtop motor
- 765LT collectability
Rivals
Ferrari 488 GTB / F8 Tributo · Lamborghini Huracán · Porsche 911 Turbo S · McLaren 750S