Conventionally, losing the roof on a supercar means accepting a downgrade. It adds weight to make the chassis stiff, and the handling becomes a little dull. Impressive performance—McLaren doesn’t make “compromises.” It feels like they’ve taken all we loved about the 720S, just put it on a diet, and sharpened the edges. The end result is the McLaren 750S Spider.

It isn’t simply a facelift; it’s the lightest, most powerful series production convertible McLaren has ever created. If you want to feel the wind while a V8 screams behind your head, then this is as good as it gets.

Why the McLaren Spider 750S is Obsessed with Weight

The first thing you sense is lightness. The engineers at McLaren appear to hate heavy things. They literally reduced 30 kg over the previous model.

At 1,326 kg (dry), it comes in lighter than the average family car. Due to the carbon-fiber Monocage II-S structure, you lose no rigidity. It feels just as tight and responsive as the coupe.

McLaren 750S Spider Speed and Performance

It is powered by a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine, which is practically a weapon under the rear deck. 750 PS and 800 Nm of torque. The power doesn’t build up slowly; it hits you immediately.

• 0-100 km/h: 2.8 seconds.
• 0-200 km/h: 7.3 seconds.
• Top Speed: 332 km/h.
• Braking: Stops from 100 km/h in just 30 meters.

These stats vibe well with the coupe. The new transmission gearing is shorter and more punchy, giving acceleration a much more brutal feel than before.

A Cockpit Built for Drivers

Inside, the McLaren 750S Spider looks focused. It isn’t attempting to be a luxury lounge; it’s a working environment for speed. It is a button-free steering wheel. McLaren thinks it’s more appropriate to have your thumbs gripping the wheel than switching radio stations. With the instrument display now sliding along with the steering column, you never lose sight of your revs no matter how much you adjust your seat.

The Nose Lift: One of the biggest improvements is the vehicle lift system. It now raises the front in a mere 4 seconds. No more awkward wait time standing at a speed bump while the traffic builds up behind you!

Carbon Fiber Racing Seats: These allow you to save a lot of weight and keep you in place when you feel the need for high G-force turns.

New Tech: The new 8-inch central screen is actually responsive. It operates Apple CarPlay and handles the audio, which is crisp enough to hear over the engine (assuming you really want to).

McLaren 750S Spider  Handling and Performance Review

The Retractable Hard Top (RHT) is also impressively designed. When it gets to speeds of 50 km/h, it disappears in 11 seconds, the cabin flooded with the exhaust note with the roof down and the rear glass lowered.

The car is alive on the road. It provides you with actual feedback from the hydraulic steering. You can feel the texture of the tarmac, having it touch your own palms. The suspension is compliant enough for city driving, but it stiffens up immediately when running in Track mode.

McLaren 750S Spider Price in India

This kind of engineering comes at a cost. Carbon Fiber, Heritage & Pure Speed: All three of these.

In India, the McLaren 750S Spider price begins from about ₹5.59 Crore (ex-showroom). But no one ever leaves the showroom with a “base” model. Once you factor in the options, the customization, and the steep taxes in India, the “on-road” cost in cities like Mumbai or Delhi will soon make it to over ₹6.61 Crore. It’s a decent price point, but it competes for the performance on sale with cars that are much more expensive.

Final Thoughts

Perhaps one of the last to leave all those non-hybrid V8 supercars. The McLaren 750S Spider enhances every bit that matters from the 720S, without sacrificing the raw, mechanical soul. It’s quick and loud, and it’s got the best attention to detail in this game. If you can afford it, it’s not just a car; it’s a wonderful new experience.