Imagine a place where the lights are shining, the dice are flying, the adrenaline is flowing — and then pack it into a supercar. That’s what McLaren Special Operations (MSO) was thinking when they created Project Viva: a one-of-a-kind McLaren 750S Spider inspired by the spirit of Las Vegas. It’s not just a paint package, it’s a hand-painted car with a story — and numbers that will fit your seat. If you like speed, detail and a bit of British elegance with a dash of dice, let’s move on.
For Project Viva MSO didn't choose flashy neon, as you might expect — instead: a monochromatic scheme. Hue Combination Muriwai White and special colors Vegas Nights – deep black with subtle particles of cyan, magenta and green that shimmer like city lights in the dark.
On the bodywork you can find fun and thoughtful "easter eggs": silhouettes of famous buildings and landmarks of Las Vegas (e.g. the Luxor Pyramid, city skylines), cubes with years (1905 for Las Vegas, 1963 for McLaren), and even the helmet of the first Bruce McLaren from 1970.
On the rear bumper are ten stars – nine white, one silver – hand-applied by racers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastra, paying tribute to McLaren's ten F1 constructors' titles.
An unusual contrast: your party venue meets a British V8, and the result is a car you won't easily miss.
Performance: When the word “Spider” means – an open tracking monster
The basis is the same as for the usual 750S Spider – which means they didn't skimp on the numbers:
- Engine: 4.0L twin-turbo V8.
- Power: 750 HP (≈ 740 hp) and torque 800 Nm (≈ 590 lb-ft).
- Acceleration 0–100 km/h: 2.8 seconds.
- Maximum speed: around 332 km/h (≈ 206 mph).
Weight is also impressive – for the Spider version it is approximately 1,438 kg (≈ 3,170 lb) according to official figures for the standard 750S Spider.
Real-world translation: the roof can be lowered/opened in just 11 seconds at speeds up to 50 km/h (≈ 31 mph) — so wealthy Las Vegas revellers can actually drive in style with the roof open while the surrounding area is still alive with neon. (Yes — ça va avec stil.)
Like all McLarens, it has a mid-engine, rear-wheel drive, and KTM carbon fiber plastic, which means: a sharp ride, as if you were fueled by adrenaline and British tea.
Interior and technology: luxury for the ears, eyes... and nerves
Step inside and you're greeted by a minimalist approach: top-quality materials (Alcantara, carbon fiber), seats that feel like they're made for riding in G-forces better than rails. The infotainment system includes a touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, telemetry - because if you're buying a car that can reach 206 mph, that's a must.
An open roof means – fresh wind, a little adrenaline, and still the structural rigidity provided by carbon fiber.
Brand and Heritage: McLaren (with an edge of British cynicism)
McLaren is no newcomer to the world of supercars or racing – the brand was founded in 1963, although its roots go back deeper to Bruce McLaren’s racing dreams. The 750S is an evolution of the successful 720S, and MSO is the division that takes “already great” and turns it into “destroyed… but in a good way”. The Viva project is a clear example: it’s not a mass-produced product, but a one-of-a-kind car with a story.
Yes, the world is going electric and hybrid — but this machine has stuck with pure V8 roar. It will make any fan of clean lines and power say, “Thank you, McLaren.” The world will surely move on, but for now, you can indulge in a little nostalgia and madness at the same time.
Below the Line_ Project Viva
In short, Project Viva isn’t just “another supercar” – it’s a manifesto: speed + artwork + story, all wrapped in carbon fiber. While a marketing-school cynic (me) might say, “yep, marketing again,” — who cares if the result turns out this good? With 750 PS (≈740 hp), 800 Nm (≈590 lb-ft) of torque, a 0-60 time of 2.8 seconds, and a top speed of around 332 km/h (≈206 mph), it’s a machine that will turn heads, but not everyone’s every day. The only real “downside” is that – while it may be a show-stopper – the true value is probably in the millions, meaning most of us will be left daydreaming.