Page 30 - Experience Magazine Spring 2023
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                                                                                        OF COURSE, THE HEART
                                                                                        OF ANY SUPERCAR RESTS
                                                                                        IN THE POWER THAT
                                                                                        LURKS UNDER THE HOOD.
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        7.8 seconds, the quarter-mile in 10.4 seconds and up to
        a factory-rated top speed of 212 mph. The positioning of
        the engine results in a low center of gravity and fantastic
        weight distribution for putting that power to work.
        Backing up the V8 is a 7-speed Graziano dual-clutch
        transmission.

        McLaren balances these pure performance characteristics
        with luxury. Some features are obvious, such as the
        brown leather interior surfaces on this car, as well as the
        mood lighting. Some are less obvious, like the 720S’s
        extra engine-bay soundproofing and tuned exhaust note.
        McLaren is famous for the performance of its ultimate
        supercars, but there are always people who strive for
        more. This 720S has been taken beyond factory specs
        with an 885hp VF Engineering Stage 2 tune. Sharp-eyed   A McLaren 720S is a car for special driving occasions,
        McLaren fans will notice the already muscular body    and this one has been used sparingly, accumulating
        sporting some unique curves, and that is the result of a   2,020 actual miles. But then, each mile traveled in a car
        Full Carbon Widebody kit from 1016 Industries, a maker   like this will be memorable, something to be treasured.
        of carbon-fiber body parts for premium sports cars    The winning bidder in Palm Beach will drive off in a
        and supercars. According to the consignor, these body   supercar with plenty more stories to tell. Register to bid
        pieces, along with other custom details like 3D-printed   today for the 2023 Palm Beach Auction, April 13-15 at
        wing mounts in titanium, shave 200 pounds from the    the South Florida Fairgrounds.
        already svelte 720S body. The car rides on three-piece   – Steve Statham
        custom wheels, with 325/25ZR21 rubber on the rear and   For up-to-date information on this vehicle, visit Barrett-Jackson.com
        255/30ZR20 up front.                                                                                                      18 GAUGE • FULLY WELDED • LIFETIME WARRANTY


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