A McLaren 720S that looks more like a track weapon than a road car has turned up, and it's one of the most aggressive Novitec builds in recent memory. Autoevolution spotlights the N-Largo-kitted supercar, and the question it poses is a fair one: do you like it? Here's a design breakdown so you can decide for yourself, plus why the build says something about where the 720S stands today.
What this build is
The car is a McLaren 720S fitted with Novitec's N-Largo widebody package. According to Autoevolution, the build adds widebody aero, center-lock wheels and race-car styling cues. It also wears a custom wrap applied in Vietnam.
That's the whole fact set we have, so we'll stick to it: no power figures or pricing to quote here, and we won't guess at them. What we can do is look at what the visual choices add up to.
The test: tasteful aggression or too much?
The 720S is already a dramatic car, so a widebody kit is a risky addition. Go too far and you lose the clean shape that made the car appealing. Autoevolution's argument is that this build stays on the right side of that line: extreme to look at, yet still tasteful and visually compelling.
Here's a simple way to judge any tuned supercar, this one included:
- Does the aero follow the car's lines? Wider bodywork should look like it grew from the original shape, not like it was bolted on.
- Do the wheels suit the stance? Center-lock wheels are a motorsport cue, and they only make sense when the body looks committed to the same idea.
- Is the finish doing work? A wrap should emphasize the shape, not fight it.
- Is there a theme? The best builds pick one story, in this case race car, and stick to it.
By those measures, the reported combination of widebody aero, center-locks and race-inspired details points in one consistent direction. That's likely why it reads as deliberate rather than overdone. (That's our read of the described spec, not something we've inspected in person.)
Why center-lock wheels matter visually
Center-lock wheels are held on by a single central nut rather than five or so lug bolts. Even when you're only looking at photos, the look signals racing hardware. On a road-legal McLaren with a wide body, it supports the track-car impression Autoevolution describes without needing extra wings or stickers to do the talking.
The wrap from Vietnam
The custom wrap was applied in Vietnam, per Autoevolution. Wraps are the reversible part of a build like this, which makes them a popular way to push a car's character hard. Here, the finish helps the aero read clearly rather than hiding it, which is part of why the overall look hangs together.
Why a 720S still draws attention
The 720S has been replaced by the 750S, so it's now a discontinued model. You might expect that to dull the interest. Instead, high-end tuner projects like this keep the older car in the conversation. Custom widebody exotics also tend to travel well on social media, and a standout build can give a retired performance car a second life.
That's our take on the timing, but it fits the picture: the newer car gets the showroom headlines, while the previous one gets the creative builds.
So, do you like it?
Taste decides, and plenty of enthusiasts prefer a stock 720S. But if you're going to take a supercar this far, this is a useful template for doing it with restraint: one clear theme, parts that agree with each other, and a finish that supports the shape.
Next time you see a wild widebody build, run the four-point check above before you react. It will tell you quickly whether you're looking at a cohesive design or just a lot of parts.
