{"id":1709,"date":"2026-10-17T12:37:25","date_gmt":"2026-10-17T12:37:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.novorepairs.com\/blog\/?post_type=novo_vehicle&#038;p=1709"},"modified":"2026-10-17T12:37:25","modified_gmt":"2026-10-17T12:37:25","slug":"mclaren-720s","status":"publish","type":"novo_vehicle","link":"https:\/\/www.novorepairs.com\/blog\/car-reviews\/mclaren-720s","title":{"rendered":"Mclaren 720S"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>McLaren 720S Overview<\/h2>\n<p>The McLaren 720S is a two-seat, mid-engine supercar produced from the 2018 model year through the early 2020s, when it was replaced by the 750S. It uses a carbon fiber central structure McLaren calls the Monocage II, with aluminum subframes front and rear carrying the suspension and powertrain. Power comes from a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 driving the rear wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.<\/p>\n<p>Two body styles were offered. The coupe arrived first, followed by the Spider, which uses a one-piece retractable hard top that stows under a tonneau behind the cabin. Later variants included the 720S Performance and Luxury trims and the lighter, track-focused 765LT, which shares the same basic architecture.<\/p>\n<h3>What Makes It Different to Service<\/h3>\n<p>The 720S does not use conventional anti-roll bars. Instead it runs McLaren&#8217;s Proactive Chassis Control II, a hydraulically interlinked suspension system that controls body roll through fluid pressure between the dampers and a set of accumulators. That system is central to how the car rides and handles, and it is the part owners hear about most often when something goes wrong.<\/p>\n<p>Access is also different from a typical sports car. Body panels are large, dihedral doors are hinged at the front corners, and much of the mechanical hardware sits behind carbon and composite covers. Work takes planning and the right lift points, but routine service items such as fluids, filters, batteries, brakes, and diagnostics are reachable without disassembling the car.<\/p>\n<h2>Ownership and Maintenance<\/h2>\n<p>McLaren specifies annual service for the 720S regardless of mileage, because most of these cars cover relatively few miles each year. A typical annual visit includes engine oil and filter, a full fluid level and condition check, brake inspection, tire condition and age assessment, a road test, and a software and fault-code review across the car&#8217;s control modules.<\/p>\n<p>Longer-interval items to plan for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Brake fluid<\/strong> \u2014 replaced on a time-based schedule, more often if the car sees track use.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transmission and differential fluid<\/strong> \u2014 mileage-based, and worth checking early on hard-driven cars.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Coolant and air filters<\/strong> \u2014 periodic replacement; the car uses multiple radiators and intercoolers, so coolant condition matters.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tires<\/strong> \u2014 age matters as much as tread depth on a low-mileage supercar. Rubber hardens and loses grip long before the tread wears out.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Battery maintenance<\/strong> \u2014 a 720S left parked will drain its battery. A quality maintainer connected during storage prevents most no-start and module fault complaints.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Driving and Storage Habits<\/h3>\n<p>Short, cold trips are harder on this engine than long drives. Let oil temperature come up before using boost. If the car is stored for months, raise it on the lift mode or move it periodically so the tires do not flat-spot, keep fuel fresh, and keep the battery on a maintainer. Carbon-ceramic brakes, fitted to many cars, need heat to work properly and can feel wooden and noisy when cold. That is normal behavior, not a fault.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Mobile Service Fits the 720S<\/h2>\n<p>Most 720S owners do not want to drive a low, wide, expensive car through traffic to sit in a shop queue. Mobile service removes that trip. A certified mechanic comes to your home or garage and performs the work where the car already lives.<\/p>\n<p>Work that suits a mobile visit:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Annual oil and filter service and fluid level checks<\/li>\n<li>Battery testing, replacement, and maintainer setup before or after storage<\/li>\n<li>Diagnostic scans for dashboard warnings, suspension faults, and module communication errors<\/li>\n<li>Brake pad and rotor inspection, pad wear sensor checks, and brake fluid service<\/li>\n<li>Tire pressure, age, and condition assessment, including TPMS faults<\/li>\n<li>Pre-storage and post-storage inspections<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some jobs on this car genuinely need a lift, specialized alignment equipment, or factory-level tooling \u2014 hydraulic suspension overhauls, transmission internals, and engine-out work among them. A mobile mechanic can diagnose those accurately, show you what was found, and tell you plainly when a specialist facility is the right call. That transparency is part of the point: you learn what the car needs before you commit to moving it anywhere.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The McLaren 720S is a mid-engine supercar built around a carbon fiber tub and a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8, offered as a coupe and as the Spider with a retractable hardtop. It rewards precise, interval-based maintenance and careful attention to its hydraulic suspension and electronics.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_novo_reviewed":"0","_novo_make_slug":"mclaren","_novo_model_name":"720S","_novo_years":"","_novo_spec_engine":"4.0L twin-turbocharged V8","_novo_spec_transmission":"7-speed dual-clutch automatic","_novo_spec_drivetrain":"RWD","_novo_spec_mpg":"15-18 combined","_novo_spec_seats":"2","_novo_spec_body":"Coupe \/ Convertible (Spider)","_novo_rating":4.2,"_novo_rating_label":"","_novo_year_ratings":[],"_novo_owner_reviews":[],"_novo_comparisons":[],"_novo_intro_heading":"","_novo_features":["Carbon fiber Monocage II passenger structure","Twin-turbocharged 4.0L V8 with 7-speed dual-clutch transmission","Proactive Chassis Control II hydraulic suspension (no anti-roll bars)","Dihedral doors with front-hinged opening","Active rear wing with airbrake function","Folding driver display and central touchscreen infotainment","Carbon-ceramic brakes with available track-focused setups","Spider body style with one-piece retractable hardtop"],"_novo_faqs":[{"q":"How often does a McLaren 720S need servicing?","a":"McLaren specifies an annual service regardless of how few miles the car has covered, plus longer-interval items such as brake fluid, transmission and differential fluid, coolant, and filters. Because most 720S cars see light annual mileage, the time-based schedule is usually what drives the work, not the odometer."},{"q":"Is the 720S reliable for regular driving?","a":"Mechanically the twin-turbo V8 and dual-clutch transmission hold up well when serviced on schedule. Most owner complaints involve electronics, the hydraulic suspension system, and issues caused by long periods of sitting rather than by miles driven. Cars that get used regularly tend to give less trouble than cars that sit."},{"q":"Why does my 720S show suspension warnings after sitting?","a":"The Proactive Chassis Control II system is hydraulic, and pressure or sensor faults often appear first as a dashboard message after the car has been parked for a while. A low battery can also trigger unrelated warnings across multiple modules. Start with a battery test and a full diagnostic scan before assuming the suspension itself has failed."},{"q":"How should I store a 720S between drives?","a":"Keep it on a battery maintainer, park it on clean dry ground, keep tires at the recommended pressure, and avoid leaving it on the lowest ride height for long periods. Start and drive it long enough to reach full operating temperature every few weeks if conditions allow. Short idling in the driveway does more harm than good."},{"q":"Do carbon-ceramic brakes need different care?","a":"They last a long time but need heat to perform. Expect some noise and a firm, low-bite feel when cold. Inspect the discs for cracking and glazing and replace pads with the correct carbon-ceramic compound. Brake fluid should be changed on schedule, and more often if the car sees track days."},{"q":"Can a mobile mechanic work on a 720S?","a":"Yes, for routine and diagnostic work: oil and filter service, battery service, brake inspection, fluid checks, tire assessment, and fault-code scanning can all be done at your home or garage. Hydraulic suspension overhauls, transmission internals, and engine-out jobs need a lift and specialist tooling, and a good mobile mechanic will tell you that directly after diagnosis."}],"_novo_target_keyword":"","_novo_meta_title":"","_novo_meta_description":"","footnotes":""},"novo-vehicle-kinds":[34],"novo-makes":[203],"novo-problems":[],"novo-body-types":[234],"novo-fuel-types":[212],"class_list":["post-1709","novo_vehicle","type-novo_vehicle","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.novorepairs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/novo-vehicles\/1709","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.novorepairs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/novo-vehicles"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.novorepairs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/novo_vehicle"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.novorepairs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/novo-vehicles\/1709\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1731,"href":"https:\/\/www.novorepairs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/novo-vehicles\/1709\/revisions\/1731"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.novorepairs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1709"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"novo_vehicle_kind","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.novorepairs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/novo-vehicle-kinds?post=1709"},{"taxonomy":"novo_make","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.novorepairs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/novo-makes?post=1709"},{"taxonomy":"novo_problem","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.novorepairs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/novo-problems?post=1709"},{"taxonomy":"novo_body_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.novorepairs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/novo-body-types?post=1709"},{"taxonomy":"novo_fuel_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.novorepairs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/novo-fuel-types?post=1709"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}