The 720S GT3 is McLaren’s track weapon, transforming the road-going 720S into a race-ready monster with a 600+ hp twin-turbo V8, sequential gearbox, and aggressive aero. Only ~100 examples exist, making it rarer than a Porsche 911 GT3 R and a dominant force in GT3 racing.

1. Price Ranges (EUR, Mid-2024)

Race-Used Examples

• High-Hour/Privateer Cars (100+ race hrs): €450K – €650K
  (Check for crash repairs, engine rebuilds, and logbook completeness.)
• Pro-Team Maintained (50–100 hrs): €700K – €900K
  (Full McLaren Motorsport service history is a must.)
• Low-Mileage/Unraced (<10 hrs): €1.1M – €1.4M+
  (Ideal for collectors—factory-fresh with spares package.)

Special Cases

• Championship-Winning Car: +€200K–500K
  (Provenance matters—Le Mans/WEC/Spa 24H cars command premiums.)
• McLaren Factory Demo Car: €800K – €1.0M
  (Often well-maintained but verify actual usage.)

2. Key Factors Affecting Value

✅ Race History = Big Money

• Works team cars (e.g., Garage 59, Balfe Motorsport): +30%
• Avoid "written-off but rebuilt" chassis—FIA re-homologation is costly.

✅ Spares Package = Critical

• No spare parts? Deduct €100K+ (GT3 parts are extremely expensive).
• Original McLaren Motorsport wheels/body panels: +€50K.

✅ Mileage (Track Hours) Sensitivity

• Every 10 race hours reduce value by ~€20K–50K.
• Over 200 hours? Demand proof of full gearbox/engine rebuild (€150K+).

⚠️ Critical Watch-Outs

• Hidden crash damage (carbon tub cracks = €250K+ repair).
• Missing FIA logbooks = nearly impossible to race legally.
• Outdated electronics (2020+ GT3 Evo updates cost €80K to retrofit).

3. Where to Buy in the EU?

Official Channels:

• McLaren Motorsport Certified (Woking, UK)
• FIA-Teams Selling Inventory (e.g., JP Motorsport, Haupt Racing Team)

Private/Auction Sales:

• Race Car Classifieds (e.g., Racecarsdirect.com)
• RM Sotheby’s/Silverstone Auctions (for low-mileage collector cars)

Pro Tip:
Avoid US/NON-EU imports—converting to FIA specs costs €100K+.

4. Market Trends

📈 Stable Demand, Limited Supply

• Prices flat since 2022 (new GT3 EVO rules reduced racing demand).
• Best buys: Ex-privateer cars needing light refurbishment.

⚠️ Trap Warning

• "Cheap" €400K cars often need €200K+ in updates.
• Non-FIA "clubsport" versions lose value vs. race-legal models.

5. Must-Do Checks

🔧 Mechanical:

• Engine dyno test (target 600+ hp at wheels).
• Gearbox/clutch wear (sequential rebuilds cost €60K).

📄 Paperwork:

• FIA HTP Papers (valid until 2026+).
• Verify no liens (race teams often lease-finance cars).

Fun Fact:
The 720S GT3’s steering wheel costs €35K—it’s the same unit used in the McLaren Senna GTR!