Performance wing Mansory Carbon for McLaren 720S

Mansory Carbon Performance Wing for McLaren 720S

The Mansory carbon performance wing is the showpiece aero element of the Mansory carbon programme for the McLaren 720S — a large rear blade that sits over the rear deck, working with (rather than against) the factory hydraulic Active Aero system. Within the wider Mansory Carbon Fiber Body kit set for McLaren 720S, this is the part that turns a 720S from a clean mid-engine wedge into a track-postured machine. The 4.0-litre M840T V8 BiTurbo, the Monocage II carbon tub, the dihedral doors and the Proactive Chassis Control II hydraulics already make the 720S a focused tool — the Mansory wing adds the visual and aerodynamic statement that completes the look. It is engineered for the standard 720S Coupe and Spider only.

Construction & Materials

The wing is laid up as a hollow carbon-fibre aerofoil with internal bracing and metallic inserts at the mounting interfaces. Mansory uses prepreg layups cured under controlled temperature and pressure so the section keeps its profile under high-speed load without flexing or whistling. The visible surfaces are finished to match the rest of the carbon programme — typically deep-gloss UV-stable lacquer, with raw-weave or matte options on request.

• 3K twill prepreg outer skins with 2K plain-weave option for a tighter visual grain on the upper surface.
• Autoclave cure for the main aerofoil to lock the profile, with RTM detail on endplates.
• Wall thickness in the 1.5–2.2 mm range over the skin, stepping up at the swan-neck or pedestal mount zones.
• Aluminium inserts bonded into the mount points — bolts torque into metal, never directly into laminate.
• Approximate finished mass 4.5–6.5 kg depending on whether endplates and Gurney lip are specified.
• UV-stable two-pack lacquer with optional ceramic top-coat for hot-climate use.
• Raw exposed-weave option with matte or satin clear, no body-colour paint break.
• Stainless fasteners with carbon-friendly washers; gel-coat backing on the underside to resist stone strike.

Design & Visual Function

Visually the wing transforms the rear three-quarter of the 720S. Where the OEM rear is dominated by the deployable Active Wing in its low, almost-flush position, the Mansory blade sits proud across the deck on visible mounts — either swan-neck pedestals from above or underslung pedestals depending on the chosen variant. The result is unmistakable from any angle: a 720S configured for serious aero, in harmony with the rest of the Mansory carbon body.

Aerodynamically the part is engineered as a high-speed downforce generator. The aerofoil section is biased toward producing rear-axle load above 150 km/h, with a moderate angle of attack that does not wreck the cruise drag figure on a long autoroute pull. Endplates manage tip vortex losses; an optional Gurney lip on the trailing edge boosts peak downforce when track use is the priority. The car keeps a coherent aero balance with the front splitter and the front bumper — the Mansory wing is sized to complement the front-axle load that the OEM splitter and Mansory front-bumper generate, not to overpower it.

The most important engineering point is the relationship with the OEM hydraulic Active Aero. The Mansory performance wing is offered in two configurations: a static fixed wing that sits ahead of (or above) the OEM deployable element, leaving the factory hydraulics, the Variable Drift Control airbrake function and the deploy/stow logic completely untouched; and a hydraulic-replacement variant that physically replaces the OEM aerofoil with the Mansory profile while retaining the OEM hydraulic mechanism, sensors and ECU calibration so the airbrake function still works. Most owners specify the static variant — it is simpler, fully reversible and leaves the Active Aero logic factory-correct. The replacement variant is a more involved installation and should only be done by a Mansory-trained installer.

Compatibility & Fitment

Engineered for the McLaren 720S Coupe and Spider built between 2017 and 2023. The wing is not compatible with the 765LT — the Long Tail has its own bespoke rear bodywork, deck geometry and Longtail-specific aero, and the Mansory 720S blade does not fit it. Mounting uses either the OEM rear-deck hard points (static-pedestal variant) or the OEM hydraulic mounting interface (replacement variant). In both cases the OEM rear-camera washer aperture, the high-mount brake light path and the engine-bay cooling extraction are preserved. Dihedral doors are untouched. The Monocage II carbon tub is not interfered with — the wing is a bolt-on addition to the rear deck, not a structural change.

Installation & Reversibility

Plan on roughly 4 to 8 hours for the static-pedestal variant. Workflow: protect the rear quarters and engine cover with low-tack tape, mark mounting positions against a Mansory template, drill or fit through OEM bolt holes, set torque to the supplied spec, route the high-mount brake light wiring through the predefined channel, refit, and pressure-check. The hydraulic-replacement variant is closer to 8–14 hours because the factory wing has to come out, the hydraulic interface has to be checked, and the calibration verified at low-speed stow/deploy and at the airbrake trigger point. Reversibility on the static variant is full — remove the bolts, refit OEM trim caps, the rear deck returns to standard. The replacement variant needs the OEM wing reinstalled to return to factory; keep all original hardware in storage if you ever plan to revert.

Pairing within the Mansory 720S programme

The performance wing is the natural endpoint of the rear-aero specification, and it pairs cleanly with the rest of the Mansory carbon roster. The most direct sibling is the rear bumper, diffuser and exhaust system — together the wing and the bumper-diffuser-exhaust unit complete the rear in one consistent statement, with downforce up top and underbody flow management plus exhaust theatre below. Owners after a more conservative route specify the wing alongside the rear diffuser with integrated OEM brake light, which preserves the factory rear bumper while still adding underbody carbon. From a cooling perspective the wing pairs naturally with the rear fender air intake, which keeps the V8 BiTurbo intercooler airflow intact even with the wing loading the rear — the intake addresses cooling, the wing addresses load, the two parts are functionally complementary.

Maintenance & Durability

Lacquered carbon needs the same care as bodywork lacquer. Use pH-neutral shampoo, two-bucket method, microfibre dedicated to the wing surfaces. Avoid alkaline traffic-film removers, ammonia-based glass cleaner near the trailing edge, and abrasive sponges. Ceramic coatings work very well on lacquered carbon — they cut down on insect strike etching across the upper surface and keep the gloss reading deep at any sun angle. The wing sees direct stone strike on track, especially the underside of the leading edge; a clear PPF panel along that edge is a sensible add-on if you do regular trackdays. Carbon-ceramic brake dust does not normally reach the wing surface, but the dust around the rear arches is hot and chemically active — wash the rear quarter regularly. Inspect the mounting hardware at every service interval, especially after sustained high-speed running, and re-torque to spec if anything has settled.

Lead Time & Warranty

Lead time is typically 4 to 8 weeks from order to despatch — Mansory builds these parts in batch, finishing the lacquer to the requested spec rather than holding shelf stock. Hydraulic-replacement variants sit at the longer end of that window. Warranty is 12 months against manufacturing defects (delamination, lacquer failure under normal use, mount-insert failure). It does not cover impact damage, track contact or installation faults from a non-approved fitter.

FAQ

Q: Will this fit a 765LT?
A: No. The 765LT has bespoke rear bodywork and its own Long Tail aero programme — the Mansory 720S performance wing is sized and engineered for the standard 720S Coupe and Spider only.

Q: Does it interfere with the OEM hydraulic Active Wing?
A: No. The static-pedestal variant sits independently of the OEM wing, so the deploy, stow, and airbrake functions all run as factory. The hydraulic-replacement variant retains the factory mechanism and its Variable Drift Control logic — the airbrake function still works.

Q: Static variant or hydraulic-replacement variant — which one?
A: For most owners, the static-pedestal variant is the right call — fully reversible, simpler install, leaves the OEM Active Aero alone. Choose the replacement variant only if you want a single visible aerofoil and you are working with a Mansory-trained installer.

Q: How much rear downforce does it add?
A: Mansory does not publish numbers, but in practice you feel meaningful added rear-axle stability above 150 km/h on highway pulls and a tighter rear in fast direction-change. Drag at cruise rises slightly compared with the OEM wing in its low position; on track, the trade is firmly worth it.

Q: Lacquered weave or raw exposed-weave finish?
A: Lacquered is the default — it matches the rest of the Mansory carbon programme and is easier to keep clean. Raw exposed-weave with matte clear is available if you want a more motorsport-flavoured look; it needs a touch more attention against UV over the years.

Pair the wing with the rear bumper, diffuser and exhaust system or with the conservative rear-diffuser-only upgrade for a fully resolved rear, and add the rear fender air intake to keep V8 BiTurbo cooling honest. To configure your Mansory 720S programme, reach us on WhatsApp +44 7488 818 747 or by email at [email protected].