Updated
Updated · Top Gear · Jul 9
McLaren Unveils 788HS With 788hp as First New Model in 21 Months
Updated
Updated · Top Gear · Jul 9

McLaren Unveils 788HS With 788hp as First New Model in 21 Months

3 articles · Updated · Top Gear · Jul 9

Summary

  • 788HS arrives as McLaren’s first new car in nearly two years, serving as the final sendoff for the 720S line that evolved through the 765LT and 750S.
  • 788hp and a 1,265kg dry weight define the run-out special, which adds 12kg of weight savings, a larger rear wing and revised aero while still topping out at 205mph.
  • 200 cars will be built—100 coupes and 100 Spiders—with prices expected in the £450,000s and each example commissioned through McLaren Special Operations.
  • £1.5 billion of investment underpins the launch as McLaren prepares a broader revamp, including more hybrids and a four-door SUV-like model aimed at stability and profits.

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