2024 McLaren 750S Spider: More Bark, More Bite

McLaren is slowly stepping into the electrified era with cars like the Artura, but the new 750S and its Spider counterpart remain a celebration of large-capacity V8s without electric assistance. Evolved from the 720S Spider, the new McLaren 750S Spider convertible is a lighter and more powerful version of that car, with 30% of its components being new or enhanced. Featuring twin turbochargers, the 4.0-liter mill produces 740 horsepower, 30 hp up on the 720S Spider. The Retractable Hard Top (RHT) can be easily lowered to transform the 750S into one of the most thrilling and track-capable convertibles in the world, even alongside rivals like the Ferrari F8 Spider. You'll need deep pockets to acquire the 750S Spider, though.


2024 McLaren 750S Spider

McLaren has found ways to improve on the 720S Spider recipe that we never thought possible in the 2024 750S Spider. It's a spectacular track car and a livable daily driver at the same time, and its limits can only be found by the most skilled drivers. The 750S now makes 740 hp, the V8 sounds better than before, and the suspension is even better resolved.

Specs and Trims: McLaren 750S Spider Models And Configurations

2024 McLaren 750S Spider
Make
McLaren
Model
750S
Model Year
2024 McLaren 750S Spider
Year
2024
MSRP
$321,000
Engine
4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 Gas
Horsepower
740 hp
Transmission
7-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Torque
590 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm

750S Spider Exterior

You can tell that the 750S Spider isn't an all-new car when looking at it, which is either a good or bad thing, depending on how you felt about the 720S Spider. The distinctive 'eye socket' intakes around the headlights remain, but they're now narrower than before. A new lower nose section and an extended front splitter are equipped. The Spider's main change over the coupe is the retractable hard top that can be opened in under 11 seconds at speeds of up to 31 mph. It also has shorter doors, frameless window surrounds, and a longer front wing next to the coupe, while the glazed flying buttresses give it a different profile.

Wheels measure 19 inches in front and 20 inches at the back, and they're ultra-lightweight forged designs wrapped in Pirelli P Zero tires as standard. The aggressive rear end of the 750S Spider is highlighted by a larger carbon fiber active rear wing with a 20% increased surface area, new wheel arch vents, and dual exhaust outlets positioned high up and in the middle of the rear fascia.

Dimensions

There are no changes to the dimensions of the McLaren 750S Spider when compared to the coupe. It has a length of 180 inches stretched over a 105.1-inch wheelbase. Including the side mirrors, the width is 85 inches, while the height is a supercar-low 47 inches.

McLaren was able to virtually match the coupe's performance in the Spider by keeping the weight low. Heavy structural reinforcement of the monocoque wasn't necessary, and the new exhaust system is lighter, so it has a lightest dry weight of just 2,923 pounds, only 108 lbs more than the coupe. The DIN weight of the McLaren 750S Spider - including fluids and 90% fuel - works out to 3,170 lbs.

LengthWheelbaseHeightMax WidthFront WidthRear WidthCurb Weight
179.9 in105.1 in47.0 in85.1 in66.1 in64.1 in3,170.0 lbs


Exterior Colors

As with other models from the British marque, the available colors for the McLaren 750S Spider range from stealthy to vivid. The standard palette includes Onyx Black, Aurora Blue, McLaren Orange, Anthracite, and Silica White. Three 60th Anniversary Triple Crown paints - Indy Orange, Monaco White, and Le Mans Gray - are also on the menu. We think a car like this is at its best in brash, wild colors that underline its immense performance. Some examples include Papaya Spark (orange), Volcano Yellow, Tanzanite Blue, and Mantis Green.

The exterior can be further customized with brake caliper colors like McLaren Orange and Flux Green, and the default body-color hood can have a gloss visual carbon fiber finish. Buyers can also choose if the headlight surround is in Gloss Black, body color, or glossy visual carbon fiber.


750S Spider Performance

There are almost no compromises in choosing the Spider over its coupe sibling. The 4.0-liter V8's outputs of 740 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque erase any perceived disadvantage from the Spider's greater mass. This means the McLaren 750S Spider's 0-60 mph time of 2.7 seconds matches the coupe. At 7.3 seconds for the 0-124 mph run, the Spider is just a tenth of a second behind the coupe, and it takes just over 20 seconds to fly from 0-186 mph. The quarter-mile is dispatched in 10.3 seconds, and the top speed is 206 mph.

In every aspect, the 750S Spider fizzes with energy and alertness. One revels in the prodigious grip of the RWD supercar, the extremely accurate steering, and the car's incredible adjustability. It uses the linked-hydraulic suspension, and its springs are softer in front than the 720S' but firmer at the back. A wider front track and retuned electro-hydraulic steering are further changes. But despite its magnificent balance through the twisties, the 750S Spider also rides with a compliance that's uncanny for a car with this much performance.

Finally, we must mention the improvements made to the V8's soundtrack - the new exhaust and ability to lower the roof play a role here.

Engine and Transmission

A few changes were made, but the familiar 4.0-liter twin-turbo flat-plane crank V8 engine is still used in the McLaren 750S Spider. It makes 740 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque, more than the 710 hp/568 lb-ft in the 720S. However, the latter was already such a powerful machine that the differences are hard to discern in terms of raw power and acceleration. All you need to know is that the 750S Spider delivers neck-straining acceleration accompanied by a vicious V8 howl.

A seven-speed sequential transmission sends power to the rear axle, and it has a shorter final drive ratio for super quick acceleration. On a dry surface, in-gear acceleration is so potent that you can cause furious blinking of the traction-control light in fifth gear. The gearbox delivers quick, engaging shifts that perfectly accompany the frenzied V8.

750S Spider Gas Mileage

EPA ratings for the McLaren 750S Spider are yet to be published, not that this will be a key factor in the purchasing decision. We anticipate something similar to the 720S Spider's 15/22/18 mpg city/highway/combined. The fuel tank capacity of the 750S is 19 gallons, so if it matches the 720S Spider's efficiency, the range will be around 340 miles.

750S Spider Interior

In a similar fashion to the exquisite supercars from Gordon Murray Automotive, McLaren interiors trade flashiness for driver-focused usability. Take a look at the steering wheel, for instance, which isn't overloaded with buttons. The McLaren 750S Spider's cabin is a little plain aesthetically, but you can change this by opting for a more exuberant color scheme. Changes for the 750S include a new instrument display - in place of the folding display in the 720S - that moves as you adjust the steering column, and superior graphics for the center touchscreen. The interior of the McLaren 750S Spider is ideal from the perspective of emphasizing the driving experience and minimizing distractions.

Seating and Interior Space

Being a rear-mid-engine car, there is only enough interior space for the driver and one passenger inside the McLaren 750S Spider. Enter via the upward-swinging doors - always a slightly challenging process in a car that sits so low - and you are accommodated in snug carbon fiber-shelled racing seats. Comfort seats and super-lightweight carbon fiber seats are available, too, and you can choose from regular or touring seat sizes. With the comfort seats, manual adjustments can be replaced by seats with memory settings, power adjustment, and heating.

Even taller-than-average people will find just enough seating space for legs and heads.


Interior Colors and Materials

Three interior specifications are available for the 750S Spider: full Alcantara, the Performance spec, or Techlux. The first one, as its name suggests, features Carbon Black Alcantara throughout, but it's a bit somber. With the Performance interior, softgrain leather accents, contrast colors, and decorative stitching make the environment more interesting. Here, extended metal gearshift paddles in brushed dark titanium are also added. Many of the same changes apply to the Techlux option, which gets extended softgrain leather and tonal decorative stitching.

The Performance interior unlocks secondary colors like Ember Orange, Flux Green, and Teal, all of which are much more interesting than the standard layout. McLaren will let you pick the color of seat belts, you can add a carbon fiber interior pack, and satin carbon fiber is available for the gearshift paddles.

750S Spider Trunk and Cargo Space

Cargo space in the McLaren 750S Spider's frunk is surprisingly spacious at 5.3 cubic feet - it's not very wide but it's quite deep. It's just as well because the rear trunk measures just two cubic feet when the roof is up, but it's an extremely shallow space.

Interior storage space is poor, with no glovebox or door pockets. There is a covered center console area that can accommodate a phone and wallet but not much more, while a net between the seats can take another small item. There are two cupholders, with one quickly accessible ahead of the center armrest and the other partially hidden under the center console.

Features

Performance rather than luxury dominates the McLaren's specification. The 750S Spider comes with climate control, push-button ignition, gearshift paddles, and a power-tractable roof. One of the coolest available features is an electrochromic glass panel that can switch between transparent and opaque depending on how much light you want to let inside. There's also a power-operated rear window that can be lowered when the roof is in place, letting in a pleasant breeze, depending on the conditions. Front/rear parking sensors and a rearview camera are standard. The 750S Spider can be specified with 12-color ambient interior lighting, power-adjustable seats with heating and memory settings, and 360-degree parking assistance. A nose-lift system is standard.

Infotainment

A new digital gauge cluster replaces the quirky foldable instrument cluster of the 720S. It's complemented by a seven-inch portrait-style touchscreen display with access to climate control settings, Bluetooth, navigation, Apple CarPlay, and a standard four-speaker sound system. Android Auto isn't available, but you can replace the standard sound system with a 12-speaker Bowers & Wilkins setup.

750S Spider Problems and Reliability

As a new arrival, there are no recalls on record for the McLaren 750S Spider, but we expect good reliability based on the 720S, which has only been recalled a few times since the 2018 model year - the 720S has no recalls for the 2021-2023 model years.

The warranty for the 2024 McLaren 750S Spider runs for three years, regardless of mileage. A five-year cosmetic corrosion warranty and three years of servicing are also part of the deal.

Warranty

BasicDrivetrainCorrosionRoadside Assistance
3 Years / Unlimited Miles3 Years / Unlimited Miles10 Years / Unlimited Miles3 Years / Unlimited Miles


750S Spider Safety

There is no safety review of the McLaren 750S Spider in the USA, as exotics worth this much are typically not crash-tested. We expect the carbon structure of the McLaren to hold up well in a crash, however, and have no reason to doubt that the automaker has built a safe supercar.

Key Safety Features

Although it doesn't have a comprehensive list of driver-assistance features, these technologies have never been prevalent in supercars. The basics are catered for, though, including six airbags, a rearview camera (with improved resolution for the 750S), and front/rear parking sensors. A 360-degree park assist system with additional exterior cameras is available. The powerful carbon ceramic braking system can also be considered a safety feature, as they'll be more resistant to fading under hard use.

Verdict: Is The McLaren 750S Spider A Good Car?

The new 750S Spider is McLaren at its best. For a convertible, this car's balance and rigidity are impeccable, and you have to reach dangerous speeds before the lighter coupe begins pulling ahead by a fraction. Although there are more emotive engines in this corner of the market, the V8 in the 750S Spider sounds as good as it ever has, and it's matched by a quick-shifting transmission, a chassis that feels immensely controllable yet also supple enough for daily use, and communicative steering. The familiar looks and rather demure cabin can be jazzed up with a variety of exciting colors and extras. Overall, that leaves us with a brilliantly rounded supercar that's hard to fault.

What's The Price Of The McLaren 750S Spider?

The starting price of the 2024 McLaren 750S Spider is $343,700, almost $20,000 more than the coupe. That's before any options, the $2,240 Americas Accessory Pack, and the $5,500 destination charge.

It's safe to say that the final price of a new McLaren 750S Spider will approach $400,000 once kitted out with a few options.

Additional Packages

There are many options and packages available to elevate the MSRP of the McLaren 750S Spider.

Some upgrades include power-adjustable comfort seats with heating and memory settings, a 12-speaker Bowers & Wilkins sound system ($5,400), super-lightweight carbon fiber racing seats ($7,600), and the 360-degree park assist system ($4,000). Most options are cosmetic, with a dizzying number of colors, materials, and liveries to choose from. Some themes and liveries will cost over $50,000. More sanely priced are interior and exterior carbon fiber packs, with the interior pack going for $8,750.

What McLaren 750S Spider Model Should I Buy?

We'd have our McLaren 750S Spider in one of the more exciting colors, such as Tanzanite Blue, and we'd go for the Performance interior with its various contrast color options. The vehicle lift system is greatly appreciated for everyday use, but we'd add the 360-degree park assist system. We're less bothered about the basic standard sound system, especially with a constant V8 soundtrack inches from your head, but the electrochromic glass roof is another useful extra - it's both practical and looks good.