So how do you define what a supercar is? We have heard people call everything from their Mercedes AMG GT to their Porsche 911 supercars. But in reality, that nameplate only belongs to a handful of vehicles. One of these vehicles is the Mclaren 720S. But before we get into why we got the McLaren 720s, lets talk about our Project Car history.
As you know, we have been fortunate enough to own a handful of awesome vehicles here at Vivid Racing. As Porsche enthusiasts, we did stray away from the German brand when we built our 2012 McLaren 12C in 2015. Equipped with a full Vorsteiner aero kit, Armytrix Exhaust, VR Tuned Ecu Flash, and awesome Niche 3pc wheels, this was probably one of the best looking McLaren 12C out there. After a year of ownership and thousands of miles of road rallying, this car left our hands. Then we started the car that McLaren built to take on the Porsche 911 Turbo, the 2016 McLaren 570S.
A complete revision to the McLaren family, the 570s featured the same 3.8L twin turbo but with a redesigned interior and more futuristic body. This car was an incredible project for us at Vivid Racing. The 570 featured Armytrix downpipes, a in-house designed carbon fiber GT4 style wing, lowering springs, VR Tuned ecu flash, and Vorsteiner wheels. Still getting those awesome looks as a McLaren, the 570s handled more like a Porsche with its rear wheel drive and conventional sway bar suspension as opposed to the 12C hydraulic system.
So what does all that mean? Nothing except the McLaren 720S was definitely on the radar for a Vivid Racing Project Vehicle. Lucky for us we picked up this car before the insane prices we see at the time of writing this blog. For about $240,000, we scored ourselves what was the flagship vehicle for McLaren. This 2018 model had an original MSRP of nearly $400,000, which buying a 720S used is a true bargain for what you get at that price point. The 720s features the M840T engine which is a 4.0L twin turbo engine making 710HP stock! With its wing style doors, full carbon fiber monocoque construction, active aero and and a blend of race inspired elements on the interior, this is a true supercar!
So now that we have our McLaren 720S, its time to get to work on our mods. You might say, “how the F@&k do you mod a McLaren?” Well my friends, it is very possible. Everything from ECU Tuning, Big Turbos, Aero Parts, Wheels, Exhausts, and more is available in the McLaren tuning world. So stay tuned to our social media and blog as we begin our Project McLaren 720S!
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