Overview
- McLaren revealed the 788HS on Thursday as a strictly limited run of 200 cars, split into 100 coupes and 100 Spiders, with every example individually commissioned through McLaren Special Operations (MSO).
- The 788HS uses a heavily revised 4.0‑litre twin‑turbo V8 rated at roughly 777–788 hp and 800 Nm, with manufacturer figures of 0–100 km/h in 2.8 seconds, 0–200 km/h in 7.0 seconds, and a top speed near 330 km/h.
- McLaren quotes a dry weight of about 1,265 kg and a class‑leading power‑to‑weight ratio, and the car adds an F1‑inspired aero package that the company says raises downforce roughly 10% versus the 765LT.
- Chassis and hardware changes include revised engine mounts, bespoke suspension tuning with a 5 mm lower front ride height, centre‑lock forged wheels and Senna‑derived carbon‑ceramic brakes.
- McLaren and outlets expect prices to start in the mid‑£400,000s but final cost will depend on MSO commissions, and the model is widely framed as a collectible farewell to McLaren’s non‑hybrid V8 era as the firm shifts toward more hybridised models.