The times when the aftermarket offer for McLarens was limited are behind us. Nowadays, tuners from around the world battle to build on these British speed devils. Well, one of the OG players has re-entered the chat, so please welcome the McLaren 720S Liberty Walk widebody kit.
I’ve brought along some photos of the demo car, which is currently in the build process, and if you’re looking for the finished product, the Japanese specialist has already used the xix3D digital configurator to showcase the aero package in a quick video (think: a rendering).
Plus, the company has given us the pricing for the parts, which are available in either FRP (fiber-reinforced polymer) or the look-at-me-rolling dry CFRP (carbon fiber-reinforced polymer).
Officially dubbed LB-Works 720S, the widebody kit is comprised of a front diffuser ($5,500 in FRP and $8,800 in dry carbon), a frunk lid ($5,500/$7,700), front canards ($1,100/$2,750) a side skirt extension and door panel ($7,700/$9,900), a rear diffuser ($4,400/$8,800), and an active rear wing ($6,7110/$12,100).
Add the overfenders to all thatโthese aren’t sold separatelyโand the price for the complete Liberty Walk 720S widebody climbs to $39,050 in FRP or $58,190 in CFRP.
Given how the Liberty Walk supports the McLaren platform underneath the 720S all the way back to the 650S/12C (there’s a widebody kit that fits both), the Japanese developer worked with the British supercar’s technology. And the best example here is retaining the 720S active wing by using the factory hydraulic system of the mid-engined machine.
Liberty Walk will showcase its McLaren 720S widebody kit at the 2023 SEMA show (October 31-November 3)โhave you seen the HSK widebody for the Nissan 400Z? This is also coming to the Las Vegas event.
For a complete custom appearance, the demo car will feature Rohana wheels and a Fi exhaust for that all-potent twin-turbo 4.0L V8, whose official output of 710 hp (720 PS) and 568 lb-ft (770 Nm) of torque is underrated. After all, the 9s quarter-mile passes the 720S can run in stock form require serious muscle.
The 720S is one of the best used McLarens to buy
When McLaren introduced the 720S back in 2017, the carmaker boasted about this being 91% new compared to its 650S predecessor. However, with production of the 720S ending in December 2022 and the 2024MY 750S taking over in April this year, only 30% of the latter’s parts are new or updated. And this is just one of the reasons why many YouTubers drive the 720S. Of course, Tavarish, who’s rebuilding the Hurricane Ian-flooded P1, is on another level.
What about the high-speed handling? I’m glad you asked! With its eye sockets and hidden channels behind the doors, the 720S packs complex aero, which means it can put that monumental power to work through the bends.
Now, while the British company’s supercars are not without their reliability issues, the 720S is in the normal range for a modern McLaren. And now that the 750S is out, you can find a proper-condition McLaren 720S for under $250,000. Sure, that’s a hefty budget, but you can say the 720S continues to offer hypercar performance for supercar money.