McLaren’s bespoke products arm, McLaren Special Operations (MSO), has unveiled a McLaren 720S Performance with a “stealth” design theme, inspired by the 1995 Le Mans-winning McLaren F1 GTR.
The theme was first shown at the 720S's unveiling at the 2017 Geneva motor show, alongside three other themes intended to demonstrate the “almost limitless” scope of possibilities from MSO.
McLaren is keen to capitalise on its MSO arm, because most of its buyers now choose some level of personalisation on their cars.
Built as a bespoke order for McLaren’s London dealership, the 720S Stealth Theme is finished in Sarthe Grey and named after the circuit at which the 1995 victory took place.
It has contrasting red accent lines along the length of the car, alongside red outer rims and a contrasting red spoke on each of the 10-spoke satin wheels. These visual enhancements were hand-painted in a process lasting nearly 200 hours, says McLaren.
Elsewhere, satin-finish carbonfibre trim is used for the front air intakes, wing mirrors and rear deck.
The standard 720S Performance features carbonfibre and Alcantara trim detailing throughout the interior, to which the MSO Stealth theme introduces contrasting red leather and stitching on the fascia, door panels and seats.
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It's a one-off, can't see the
It's a one-off, can't see the point of the all hoo-ha. Personally, I don't think they knew when to stop with the red highlights. Not for me.
Hotness!
Must have had the photocopier
Must have had the photocopier set too dark
Every manufacturer is doing
Every manufacturer is doing limited editions, charging a lot for very little 'enhancements' (if they can be said to be enhancements). Just don't inflict such market led irrelevance on its readers.
A note on McLaren interiors - they aim for simplicity and minimalism but always end up looking incoherent. From the visually perfect interior of the F1 to this mess is an astonishing negative achievement. No wonder they hope red trims will hide its awfulness.