The Magnificent McLaren 750S Spider Review: The Pig In Bath Tour
The McLaren 750S is the culmination of automotive engineering, an insane cruise missile straddled by a cackling demon fired from the lowest level of hell—complete with vortex wheels. It represents the pinnacle of performance, blending raw power, precision handling, and cutting-edge technology into an exhilarating driving experience.
McLaren 750S Spider
For our McLaren extravaganza, we drove up to The Pig in Bath in the sunny Mendip Hills for a wild lust tour of the county’s best winding roads. The picturesque landscapes of Somerset, with their rolling hills and charming villages, set the perfect backdrop for the raw power and precision of the McLaren 750S.
This is truly a standout moment for the famous McLaren Technology Centre (MTC). The new McLaren 750S Spider represents the pinnacle of McLaren's engineering philosophy. Since the introduction of their road cars in 2011 with the iconic McLaren F1, each model has demonstrated extraordinary potential. Now, that potential has been fully realized in the McLaren 750S.
The 750S Spider is a masterclass in automotive design, embodying the evolution of McLaren’s expertise. It seamlessly integrates advanced engineering with stunning aesthetics, handling its 740 BHP with remarkable precision. Every iteration of McLaren’s lineup has built upon previous lessons, and the 750S is a testament to this continuous refinement, combining flawless performance with breathtaking beauty.
Enough of the hyperbole, here are the facts:
The McLaren 750S Spider has a rear-wheel-drive 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, delivering an impressive 740 BHP and 800 Nm of torque. It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in just 2.8 seconds and reaches 124 mph in 7.3 seconds, with a top speed of 206 mph. The 750S features a 7-speed gearbox and employs a carbon fibre Monocage II for its chassis, complemented by carbon ceramic brakes. It also includes a distinctive rear air brake with a massive spoiler that rises like a wall, enabling it to decelerate from 100 mph to 0 in just 30 meters. The McLaren 750S Spider offers 150 litres of frunk space (boot at the front) and weighs a mere 1438 kg. Now, that's a lot of power for something so light.
Before we move on I'm just going to highlight the 0-124 mph (0-200 km/h) in 7.3 seconds again. Ouch.
Exterior
Does the McLaren look good? Our 750S in Ice White seems as though it was sculpted by the God of Thunder from wisps of cloud. Picture water molecules coming together in a wind tunnel to form Plato's ideal celestial chariot—hard as diamond yet fluid like a frozen waterfall. It’s the only car that can truly pull off being white.
And it boasts the most exquisite alloys ever crafted: the Vortex wheels. Designed with fluid dynamics in mind, they channel air or water as if drawn into the eye of a storm. Nothing else even comes close—this is the pinnacle of design mastery. Whoever designed these ought to be getting a cut of sales.
People just watch the car go by with complete admiration. You can fool yourself that admiration is directed at you, the purpose of buying the car I guess, but it's all for the car. You're just some numpty blocking the view of the interior. It's parked outside my window as I write this and I keep marvelling at it. And we definitely need a new way of displaying a licence plate, by god it ruins the lines.
Air vents dominate the front, drawing in air from the triangular LED headlights and the twin front splitter to reduce drag around the wheels, cool the engine and maintain lateral stability at high speeds. Everything is so smooth and simple, yet layered to perfection. This also hides the 150-litre frunk that holds a surprising amount, two decent-sized cases.
Side on it's a triumph. No more side air intakes behind the seats, it's front-loaded here, completely reversed, channelling air from the front inside the doors for the engine and outside for additional adherence and stability. These double-layered doors almost deserve to be transparent, allowing you to see the magic that goes on within the interior aerodynamics of the car.
Perhaps there are tigers with similar haunches—if they hit the gym and took steroids. Starting at the headlights, the car's shapely side line flows up, then down, rising again behind the seats before dropping at the rear. It's a sine wave in three dimensions. Muscles bulge and ripple like a bodybuilder from Miami Beach showing off to the tourists as they file out of Mango's Tropical Bar.
Finally, your eye is drawn inescapably to the massive ornately carved carbon fibre sail that acts as both a spoiler for downforce and a windbrake, rising vertically to slow the car down from 100 km/h to zero in less than 30 metres. The sensation is electrifying as you brake hard and see that wall rise vertically at the back of the car, pulling you back like the triple parachutes on a rocket lander.
Not to mention what's underneath, a new double exhaust, pinned tightly together that points upwards to efficiently disperse the outtake, thrust out into the sky like spent rocket fuel. There may be some copyright issue here with the Batmobile, but hey as influences go...
A carbon fibre mesh envelops the exhaust, with varying-sized holes that compress and weave around the rear, channelling the explosive heat generated by the superb V8 engine.
Lastly, that glossy black roof—a sleek aerodynamic blister that slips through the wind before it even knows it's there. And of course, those dihedral doors: as if people weren’t already gawping when you pull up, their jaws drop when you get out.
You get the idea, the McLaren 750S is a sodding thing of beauty, aesthetically stunning and yet the form serves a function. This is made to move.
Interior
The interior reflects the purity of the exterior, very much Batman meets bondage queen on an Egyptian-themed night of leather and carbon fibre. Inside the doors, kohl-lined eyes seem to bore into your soul, but they cleverly house the speakers.
My only gripe is a desire for more layering with different leather textures and tones. Additionally, the metal on the steering wheel seems slightly tacky to me. For this price I would like a more luxurious cabin, though I get they are going for a clean racing ethos, so what do I know?
A new console that moves with the steering is a brilliant addition. Adjust the steering up, down, or towards you, and the entire console moves with it, ensuring the display is always visible and never blocked by the steering wheel.
Another welcome change from the 720 is the introduction of sports and suspension controls as weird flappy paddles on the dash behind the steering wheel. This design ensures you never have to move your hands while driving and changing drive modes.
A small vertical info screen with CarPlay and Android is oriented towards the driver, though it still has some connectivity issues. The hardtop roof opens or closes in just 8 seconds. You'll have the music turned up to 11 to make sure everyone sees you coming—as if the engine's screech weren't enough!
Cabin space is now pitch-perfect, and the standard sports bucket seats are incredibly comfortable and supportive even though they cannot be adjusted. The sides rise almost a foot high to provide excellent lateral support, ensuring that drivers and passengers remain securely in place during aggressive cornering and high-speed manoeuvres.
For manual mode, you get the usual paddles, which, in the McLaren, move with the steering wheel. Plus, the car can rise by 45 mm to conquer any nasty speed bumps that come your way.
Performance
Performance is nothing short of bestial - a cruise missile with rocket fuel pouring out of the back. The 750S is an animal, a screeching, screaming demon from hell, released to roar out on the road, pulsating and powering across the tarmac, freed from millennia of captivity.
It's so exhilarating that it would make a brilliant everyday drive—the steering is sharper and more responsive. The rear-wheel-drive power is far better controlled than in the 720. It's more potent yet less erratic, delivering explosive performance with far more reliable reactions. Unlike the 720, which fluctuated dangerously in power, the 750S offers a more consistent and thrilling ride.
Shorter gears (taken from the 765LT) shift seamlessly upward and crackle with nuclear force on the way down, popping, blasting, and burning gallons of fuel in seconds. Majestic and impressive, it delivers incredible power with finer control.
This car is perfect—insanely powerful yet easier to handle. But don’t be fooled; it remains a wild beast. That rear-wheel lunacy is still utterly monstrous. As you accelerate, the ferocious rear engine propels you through space and time, much like being strapped to a rocket in a Wile E. Coyote cartoon. However, braking is far superior, steady and linear, so you feel liberated to use more of that power.
Luckily I cannot afford one or I would use this as my daily drive. Whilst more powerful than ever, it is much easier to drive, more comfortable and more practical.
The lines of the bonnet help you align perfectly with the road, while the superior agility allows you to tackle tight corners with complete confidence. You can brake hard, then put your foot down as you emerge, with the steering capturing the perfect racing line. No McLaren has ever offered such a sure-footed drive.
Other numerous subtle changes make this the perfect hypercar. With the roof down, the airflow is expertly managed, gently ruffling just the top of your hair while keeping turbulence inside to a minimum.
As you can imagine, the 750S in Ice White attracted quite a few comments. My favourite came as I parked by B&Q to pick up some tools:
“You’ll have trouble getting a sheet of plasterboard in that.” Maybe not with the roof down.
I’ve loved every McLaren I’ve ever driven, but this is the one where everything truly shines. This is the one I’d buy without hesitation. Check back here next week for my GoFundMe link—if only!
And the engine’s sound is so mesmerising, you'll never need music again—the tunes are sorted for you. McLaren has thought of everything; you can even drop the small rear centre window to enjoy every mellifluous crackle and pop in cinematic 3D surround sound.
Someone, please order a 750S in matte black—the car Batman would drive if Quentin Tarantino directed the film. Now that’s a Batman movie I’d love to see.
To all the purists who prefer coupes, you're missing out. A car like this has to be a convertible—if you can’t put the roof down, you’re essentially driving in a box. Without the open sky above and the roar of the engine just inches from your ears, you’re trapped.
Conclusion
The McLaren 750S Spider is the ultimate supercar, blending unparalleled performance with sublime refinement. It's more than just an evolution from the 720; it's the completion of a process of creating a world-class hypercar. With its exhilarating power, sophisticated control, and the sheer thrill of open-air driving, it offers a driving experience that's both raw and refined.
It’s easier to live with than the 720S—more comfortable, safer, and with better control of that rear-wheel power. I always judge a car by how it flows into and out of corners: downshifting, then powering back up the gears, like a shark pivoting and attacking. The improved handling allows you to fully enjoy the drive and savour that seamless flow.
If you're ready to embrace a ride that feels like being strapped to a rocket and want to enjoy every moment with a grin, the 750S Spider is your ticket to hypercar nirvana. Just remember: with great power comes great responsibility—so buckle up and let the adventure begin.
