- The McLaren 788HS packs 777 hp from its twin-turbo V8 engine.
- Production is limited to 100 Coupe and 100 Spyder models.
- It is optionally available with a full carbon fiber body.
Automakers usually save the best for last and McLaren is no exception. This is marking the end of the road for the 720S, 765LT and 750S series, with the ultimate aim to rule them all. The 788HS is the final version of Woking’s supercar lineup and comes in coupe or spider form, with each body style limited at just 100 units.
At the heart of the High Sport is the tried-and-tested twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8. Output reaches 777 hp and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque, enough to accelerate to 62 mph (100 km/h) in just 2.8 seconds. It requires seven seconds to reach 124 mph (200 km/h) from a standstill and continues to accelerate until it reaches a top speed of 205 mph (330 km/h).
Customers looking for the lightest version will have to forego the open-air thrill of the convertible and opt for the coupe. Its dry weight is just 1,265 kg (2,789 lb), giving the 788HS the best power-to-weight ratio of the series: 614 hp per metric ton. Reaching deep into their pockets, the one-percenters can also ask McLaren to install an optional full carbon-fiber body.
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The 788HS is more than just an advanced engine and lower weight. It produces 10 percent more downforce than the already hardcore 765LT due to a newly developed aerodynamic package that includes an F1-derived rear diffuser. The new front splitter and raised active rear spoiler also help keep the car glued to the road, while a redesigned hood S-duct reduces the effects of turbulent air.
Also, the front axle sits 5 millimeters (0.2 in) lower than the 750S due to a more sophisticated hydraulic suspension. Stopping power comes from Senna-derived carbon-ceramic discs hidden behind new forged centre-lock wheels, marking the debut of this setup on the supercar series.
The 788HS is the third model to carry the High Sport suffix, following the 2012 MP4-12C HS and the 2016 MSO HS. Speaking of McLaren Special Operations, MSO will be pampering all 200 cars, so expect each one to be heavily customized.
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Motor1’s Opinion: As much as we’re sad to see it go, we’re also excited about what’s to come. The company has been tight-lipped about the future, but CEO Nick Collins has promised to share details sometime this summer.
A successor to the 720S/750S/765LT/788HS family is likely in the works, but the more interesting product is the rumored SUV, a vehicle the company has long ruled out, though that stance may be changing.
