McLaren 720S for Export from Dubai

McLaren 720S for export from Dubai: the car that set the template for the next ones

The McLaren 720S is a mid-engine two-seat supercar that went on sale in 2017 and replaced the 650S. It is a series production car, not a limited edition, so unlike the Longtail or Ultimate models it was built in volume over several years. That changes the buying logic. For a McLaren 720S for export from Dubai, the fact that decides value is not rarity, it is the condition and history of one car among many, plus whether the example is the coupe or the open Spider.

Many 720S cars pass through the UAE, because McLaren has a strong regional following and a long-established dealer. A buyer who wants to keep the car here can start with the used McLaren 720S page for Dubai, where cars are sold for use inside the UAE. This page is for those who plan to take the car abroad, and it sets out what the name covers, which versions exist, and what to confirm before money moves.

One generation, six years: how to place a 720S in time

The 720S was introduced at the Geneva show in March 2017 and ran until the 750S replaced it in 2023. McLaren calls this family the Super Series, and the 720S sat in the middle of it, below the Longtail 765LT and above the 570S line. There was no second generation, only a single model with running updates.

Because the model ran for years, early and late cars differ in small ways. Software was revised, option lists changed, and a Spider arrived in 2019 as an open version of the same car. The easiest way to place a particular car is the VIN and the date of first registration, and both should appear on the registration card.

The car replaced a model that used an older tub and an older design language. If you are comparing it with a 650S or a 675LT, expect a more modern cabin, a different look at the front with the characteristic eye-socket headlights, and a more refined ride.

What the 720S badge covers: engine, tub and packs

The 720S uses a 4.0 litre twin-turbocharged V8 and a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox. The number in the name refers to the metric horsepower figure McLaren quoted for it. The structure is a carbon fibre tub that McLaren called Monocage II, which is stiff and light and gives the car its tall greenhouse and slim roof pillars.

Options matter on this model. McLaren sold a Performance specification, a Luxury specification and a Track Pack, each of which changed the equipment without changing the engine. A Luxury car carries more comfortable seats and extra leather. A Performance car has sportier trim and lighter pieces. If a listing does not state which pack the car has, ask for the original build specification.

The folding driver display is a feature worth testing. It lies flat at the push of a button to give a minimal view, and a fault in its mechanism is an annoying repair.

The suspension is unusual and worth knowing about before you inspect a car. The 720S uses hydraulically linked dampers, McLaren's Proactive Chassis Control, instead of conventional anti-roll bars. That is why the car rides well for something so fast, and also why a leak or a faulty accumulator is a serious repair. Look at the service record for any hydraulic work, and ask how the car feels over a rough surface on a test drive.

Brakes are carbon-ceramic from the factory, which is good news for fade and bad news for replacement bills. Ask whether the discs are original and what wear is left. A worn set can be a large cost that a buyer abroad will deduct from the offer.

Coupe, Spider and the two doors that open up and forward

The standard 720S coupe has a fixed roof and dihedral doors, which swing out and up. The doors are part of the design, and they need clearance. Check the door gas struts and the seals in the photographs, because worn struts let a door sag.

The 720S Spider, which McLaren listed separately from 2019, uses a retractable hard top. If a listing says only 720S, assume the coupe unless the seller states otherwise, and ask. The roof mechanism adds a service item that a coupe does not have.

Space is limited. There is a small luggage area at the nose and some room behind the seats, enough for a soft bag or two. Nobody buys this car to move people or belongings. If you plan to use it for long trips, think about how much it can hold before you commit.

Colour and options sit on top of that. Bright and unusual paint shows up well in photographs, but a quiet colour usually sells faster in a second market. Carbon exterior packs, a bespoke interior, or a premium audio system each add something, and a seller who can document the original option list will get a firmer figure.

What sets the price of a 720S sold for export

A high-volume supercar is priced on its particulars. Mileage matters first, because the odometer on a 720S is the clearest guide to wear on the tyres, brakes and gearbox. Service history comes second, and a complete McLaren dealer record is worth more than a patchy one.

Third is specification: the pack the car carries, the colour, the wheels, and whether it has the lifting system at the nose, which helps with ramps and driveways. Fourth is the body style, since the Spider commands a different figure than the coupe.

Fifth is condition and accident history. Paintwork on carbon panels needs specialist repair, and a car with unrecorded bodywork is a risk. Last is freight, which for a low car with an expensive tub is higher than for an ordinary vehicle. Compare several listings and read the details, not just the headline.

Tyres and wheels deserve a look. The 720S wears wide, low-profile tyres on forged-style wheels, and kerb damage to the rims is common on low cars. A mismatched set of tyres, or tyres of different brands front and rear, hints that the car has been neglected. Fresh original-fitment tyres are a good sign, and so is evidence that the alignment was set at a McLaren workshop.

Gulf-specification 720S against cars from other markets

McLaren supplies the Gulf through its regional importer, and a Gulf car comes with cooling and air conditioning set for hot conditions and a service history held locally. The VIN and the original invoice identify where it was first sold.

A 720S built for Europe or America shows up in the Emirates too. It is the same car mechanically, and the differences are in lighting, labels and some software. A destination authority may ask for proof of origin, and a clean regional record makes that easier.

One practical point is the quality of local support. Few independent workshops outside the McLaren network are equipped for the car, and diagnostic tools are specialist items. Ask where the nearest authorised retailer to your port is, and whether it accepts cars supplied elsewhere.

Delivery details are easy to overlook. A 720S is low, and the loading ramp at some ports is steep, so the forwarder will check the ride height and may use soft ramps or a lift. The nose-lift system helps here, so confirm it works. Ask the forwarder who loads the car, and request photographs at each stage, from collection in Dubai to unloading at the far port.

Buying a 720S in Dubai for export, step by step

First, learn what your destination demands. Customs or the vehicle authority will have rules on age, steering side, emissions and documents. Supercars sometimes face extra checks, so ask early.

Then pick from the cars listed here. Each seller is verified in the UAE, and your deal is with that seller. OneClickDrive is a marketplace that puts you in touch with sellers, adds no commission, and does not inspect, ship, document or guarantee the car.

Get the registration card, the VIN, photographs of the engine bay, the underside and the door seals, and the service record. Ask who cancels the UAE registration and how the export papers are produced, and keep the answer in writing. The seller and your forwarder do these jobs.

Choose a forwarder with experience of low supercars. An enclosed container is normal for a car like this, and the forwarder will explain what the bill of lading must say. Pay a deposit only against a written agreement that names the car and VIN, and release the balance when the documents are in your hands.

A car from 2017 onward is young, so age limits seldom bite, but ask how your authority counts it. Some count from first registration and some from the build date. Emissions rules matter for a performance petrol V8, so get the answer from the authority. Every UAE-registered car is left-hand drive. A country that registers only right-hand-drive vehicles will not accept this one.

Finally, ask the seller about finance and fines, whether the VIN matches the papers, whether the car has had an accident or paint repair, which pack it carries, whether it is coupe or Spider, and whether the lifting system, roof and folding display all work.

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