The McLaren 720S Coupé redefined expectations in the supercar class when it was introduced in 2017. Now, the new 720S Spider delivers the exhilaration of open-air driving as an additional attraction, alongside the blend of extreme performance, breadth of capability and day-to-day usability pioneered by the Coupé. “The new McLaren 720S Spider offers an unparalleled blend of extreme performance, crafted luxury, driver involvement and daily usability – all with the additional exhilaration of open-air driving whenever required. As the most accomplished convertible supercar ever, the new Spider delivers across a remarkable spectrum of abilities to outstandingly high levels, and as lightest in class with an increase of just 49kg over the 720S Coupé, moves us even further ahead of our competition in the weight race.” Mike Flewitt, Chief Executive Officer, McLaren Automotive The design foundations of the new McLaren 720S Spider are shared with the 720S Coupé, the organic shapes that comprise the second-generation McLaren Super Series combining to maximise downforce, minimise drag, enhance powertrain cooling and optimise aerodynamic balance. The forms also produce an overall appearance akin to a futuristic sculpture, styled by the air that flows over, under, around and through it. For the new Spider, a new, electrically actuated Retractable Hard Top (RHT) and new buttresses were seamlessly integrated into the design. Like all McLaren cars, the 720S Spider has a carbon fibre core, in this case designated Monocage II-S. The strength, rigidity and light weight of the structure is the base for the dynamic excellence for which McLarens are renowned; the Monocage II-S is a development of the Coupé ’s Monocage II, without the central ‘spine’ running front to rear above the cabin and with the rearmost section of the upper structure also unique, to accommodate the Retractable Hard Top. The header rail across the top of the windscreen has also been revised, to suit the RHT sealing. Comfortably the lightest car in its competitive set, with a lightest dry weight of 1,332kg – 88kg less than the 1,420kg dry weight of its closest rival – the new 720S Spider is also lighter by 9kg than the first-generation Super Series 650S Spider, as well as having enhance refinement. The new Spider weighs in just 49kg – or less than 4% - above the 720S Coupé, the difference primarily associated with the RHT and tonneau system. The low weight – and stunning power-to-weight ratio of 540PS-per-tonne (in comparison to 485PS for the 650S Spider) – is the foundation for the dynamic, performance and efficiency benefits enjoyed by owners of McLaren cars. Engineering ingenuity, underpinned by the inherent qualities of carbon fibre, means that despite the removal of the fixed roof there is no need for additional reinforcement to maintain structural strength and rigidity; even the unusually slim windscreen A-pillars first seen on the 720S Coupé remain. To further enhance rollover protection for occupants, fixed carbon fibre supports – which are visible externally –were engineered into the rear of the Monocage II-S, additionally providing the main anchor points for the roof system and the seatbelts. The slim tonneau buttresses improve over-the-shoulder visibility for the driver and contributes to a sensation of exceptional space overall, while also increasing aerodynamic downforce. The cockpit-like design of the 720S Coupé is recognised for the sense of 360-degree vision it provides, allowing light to flood into the cabin and setting a new benchmark for visibility. This philosophy of unrivalled vision is central to the second-generation Super Series and the new Spider moves the game on again, with unique, glazed flying buttresses further aiding driver visibility as well as adding visual drama to the car. The leading edge of the buttress features an aerodynamic carrier to guide airflow, before dramatically tapering off to expose darkened glazing; the design and the use of glass delivers a 12% improvement in over-the-shoulder visibility compared to the previous McLaren Super Series Spider. To accommodate the Retractable Hard Top, the Monocage II-S features a new carbon fibre upper structure engineered to sit as close as possible to the air charge coolers and intake plenum. This maximises luggage space; there is 58 litres of stowage available under the tonneau cover with the roof raised. The tonneau cover also sits lower than that of a 650S Spider by 25mm, extending rear visibility by 7.5m. "SUBSCRIBE NOW"

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