McLaren MSO Unveils 720S Spider With Unique Tri-Tone Color Scheme


McLaren chose the 2019 Geneva Motor Show to further expand its 720S Spider portfolio by adding this bespoke MSO-tuned model to the mix.

What makes it entirely unique is its innovative Coriolis tri-tone color scheme, where each aero accent is comprised of three different MSO metallic paints: Cerulean Blue, Burton Blue (as seen on the 720S GT3), and Abyss Black. It took MSO more than 260 hours to complete the tri-tone paint elements.


You can find them on the front splitter, hood air intakes, front air intakes and side panels, lower door and lower side air intake panels, door mirrors, rear bumper and underneath the rear spoiler.

“Aerodynamic innovation is such an integral part of the 720S Spider that using this new paint design to highlight areas that work hard to manage how air flows over the car – literally how the car ‘breathes’ – was the natural approach to take. This is a car that truly merges artistry with the science of aerodynamics,” said MSO chief designer Darryl Scriven.


The main body color is a Meteorite Grey hue, the newest addition to the MSO Bespoke range of exterior colors. Meanwhile, the 10-spoke Super Lightweight forged wheels boast an MSO Bespoke Abyss Black gloss finish, whereas the brake calipers are dripping in MSO Bespoke Burton Blue.

Then there are the MSO Defined features, which include the Gloss Carbon Fiber Tonneau Cover, carbon fiber diffuser and B-pillars. As for options, there’s the sports exhaust, the Stealth Pack and the Electrochromic glass for the panel of the retractable hard top.


Inside the 720S Spider by MSO you’ll find surfaces trimmed in Burton Blue Alcantara and Jet Black leather. While all primary and secondary interior components are carbon fiber, there’s also the option of exposed Visual Carbon Fiber for the Monocage II-S structure.

“We wanted the 720S Spider by MSO to have a refined and stylish feel to complement the car’s exceptional breadth of abilities and we feel we have achieved this. It is the perfect demonstration of how the diversity of MSO’s skills base and our commitment to craftsmanship can subtly alter a car’s character. We are constantly developing new techniques to frame McLaren cars in ways to meet our customer’s inspirations, whatever they may be,” added MSO exec Ansar Ali.


Like its Coupe sibling, the McLaren 720S Spider is powered by a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine, producing 720 PS (710 HP) and 568 lb-ft (769 Nm) of torque. In a straight line, it will get you from zero to 60 mph (96 km/h) in just 2.8 seconds, before maxing out at 202 mph (325 km/h) with the roof down and 212 mph (341 km/h) with the top up.

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