Top 3 McLaren Hypercars
McLaren is a very well known brand among car and racing fans. The McLaren hypercar has been one of the most powerful for more than 30 years. In addition, their sports cars have broken many records and won many tournaments. In this blog we will explore three of the best hypercars manufactured by McLaren, based on their specifications and performance.
Therefore, here are the three highest performing hypercars by McLaren.
1. McLaren Speedtail Hypercar
The McLaren Speedtail is a hybrid sports car with only 106 units manufactured. It is the 4th addition in the McLaren Ultimate Series and a successor of the McLaren F1. It was revealed on the 26th of October, 2018. This McLaren hypercar is the most aerodynamically efficient car ever made. For instance, it is the fastest McLaren car, for now. In addition, the Speedtail is also the fastest production car.
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Dimensions | Specifications | ||
Length | 5137 mm | Engine | Twin-turbocharged V8, 4.0L with eMotor |
Weight | 1430 kg | Power | 772 kW (1035 hp) |
McLaren haven’t officially revealed the identity of the car. Details like engine capacity, dimensions, and other specifications are unknown. However, keep up-to-date, because once released, we are going to cover them as well.
Performance
Top Speed | 403 km/h (250 mph) |
0 – 300 km/h | 12.8 sec |
2. McLaren P1 Hypercar
The McLaren P1 is a plug-in hybrid sports car with 375 units produced. It was unveiled at the 2012 Paris Motor Show. Above all, the McLaren P1 hypercar is part of the hypercar “holy trinity” alongside the Ferrari Laferrari and Porsche 918 Spyder. The P1 hypercar currently holds the production car lap record at Circuit of the Americas, Algarve International Circuit, Anglesey Coastal Circuit, and Silverstone National Circuit.
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Dimensions | Specifications | ||
Length | 4588 mm | Engine | Twin-Turbocharged V8, 3.8L (3799 cc) + electric motor |
Width | 1946 mm |
Power | 542 kW (727hp) at 7500 rpm + electric 132 kW (177 hp) = 674 kW (903 hp) |
Height | 1188 mm |
Torque | 720 Nm (531 lb-ft) at 4000 rpm + electric 260Nm (192 lb-ft) = 980 Nm (723 lb-ft) |
Wheelbase | 2670 mm | Downforce | 600 kg at 257 km/h (160 mph) |
Weight | 1547 kg | Energy Consumption | 25 kW-hrs / 100 miles |
Fuel Consumption | 18.2 L (4.8 gal) / 100 miles | ||
Transmission | 7-speed dual-clutch | ||
Performance
Top Speed | 350 km/h (217 mph) |
0 – 100 km/h | 2.8 sec |
0 – 200 km/h | 6.8 sec |
400 m | 9.8 sec at 245 km/h |
3. McLaren Senna Hypercar
The McLaren Senna is a limited production mid-engine sports car. It was revealed online on December 10th, 2017 and officially unveiled at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show. The Senna is the third addition in the McLaren Ultimate Series.
The McLaren hypercar is named after the Brazilian Formula One driver Ayrton Senna (1988 – 1993), in order to honour his success with the McLaren Formula One Team.
You can view this gallery for more photos of this McLaren hypercar.
Dimensions | Specifications | ||
Length | 4744 mm | Engine | Twin-Turbocharged V8, 4.0L (3994 cc) |
Width | 2153 mm | Power | 588 kW (789 hp) at 7250 rpm |
Height | 1195 mm | Torque | 800 Nm (590 lb-ft) at 5500 rpm |
Weight | 1374 kg | Max Power-Weight Ratio | 491 kW (658 hp) per ton |
Transmission | 7-speed Dual-clutch | ||
Performance
Top Speed | 340 km/h (211 mph) |
0 – 100 km/h | 2.8 sec |
0 – 200 km/h | 6.8 sec |
0 – 300 km/h | 17.5sec |
400 m | 9.9 sec |
Conclusion - The McLaren Hypercar
McLaren have distinguished themselves as a top manufacturer of hypercars. They are capable of extreme speeds, beautiful designs, and technology innovation. The McLaren hypercar has gained many fans worldwide, has won many awards & tournaments, and broken many records. The McLaren team have proven that they have the resources and capabilities to produce the world’s best performing cars.