Without a doubt, South Africa has some supercars and hypercars that often top the trend when they are spotted taking them for a spin. Social media was abuzz after photos of the McLaren 720S surfaced on social media.
Ever since photos of this car were published on the internet, they have received thousands of comments and reactions.
R5 million McLaren 720S spotted in SA
The photo was first shared on Instagram by pe_petrolheads, a renowned car spotter who has discovered some of the world's rarest cars, including the trending R42.8 million Koenigsegg.
Surprisingly, there are only four Koenigsegg CCXRs on the market, one of which is in South Africa. The car has Gauteng number plates. But pe_petrolheads has also discovered another beauty, and Mzansi is trying to connect the dots about its owner.
A trendy McLaren 720S from Gkebela was being trucked to Cape Town for servicing. Many people responded to this post by trying to connect the dots about car prices.
Car prices vary depending on year of manufacture and trim. However, in South Africa, the base price of the McLaren 720S is his R5 million. However, several dealers have listed this car at an asking price, and many are convinced that it will cost a lot of money.
Some car enthusiasts believe the car's price may rise as it is said to be nearing the end of production.
Other models
This car was a direct successor to the McLaren 650S. However, since its launch in 2017, several models have appeared on the market. Models include:
- 720S 2017-2017
- 720S Spider – 2018
- 720S MSO Apex Collection
- 720S Le Mens Special Edition
Creating headings
No doubt, this is the second McLaren 720 that has been trending recently. In 2023, a video of a McLaren 720S overtaking a BMW motorcycle flooded social media, causing an uproar.
The vehicle, which has a top speed of 340km/h, was seen overtaking a motorcyclist traveling at 300km/h on the N3 KwaZulu-Natal highway. After all, the McLaren 720S allows him to accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h in 2.9 seconds.
celebrity favorites
Amazingly, McLaren is loved by many A-listers and celebrities in South Africa and around the world. Reality star Jojo Robinson is another celebrity who owns a McLaren. She drives a R4 million McLaran 570S.
Nhlanhla Lux, the leader of Operation Dudura, also owns a McLaren Roadster. But other celebrities who own British cars include Andile Mpisane and Cassper Nyovest.
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