Mclaren Unveils 788HS: a Powerful Leap From 750S With 777 HP
WHO:
Road & Track - McLaren is the manufacturer of the 788HS.
Top Gear - McLaren is referred to as "Britain’s answer to Ferrari and Lamborghini."
WHAT:
Road & Track - The McLaren 788HS is a limited-run V-8 car based on the 750S, limited to just 200 units.
Road & Track - The 788HS has an output of 788 metric horsepower (777 imperial hp) from a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 engine.
Road & Track - The car has a dry weight of 2789 pounds and a power-to-weight ratio of 279 hp per 1000 lbs.
Road & Track - The 788HS can accelerate from 0-60 miles per hour in 2.8 seconds and has a top speed of 205 mph.
Top Gear - The 788HS has a claimed dry weight of 1,265 kg (approximately 2789 lbs).
Top Gear - The 788HS can accelerate from 0-62 mph in 2.7 seconds and has a top speed of 205 mph.
Top Gear - The car features a bespoke front splitter, bigger front intakes, and a functional roof scoop.
WHERE:
Road & Track - The 788HS is produced by McLaren, which is based in the UK.
WHEN:
Top Gear - The last new McLaren model prior to the 788HS was the W1, first shown in October 2024.
WHY:
Top Gear - The 788HS is described as the final evolution of the 720S supercar line, marking the end of an era for McLaren.
Top Gear - The introduction of the 788HS follows a merger and a £1.5 billion investment aimed at saving McLaren from financial difficulties.
HOW:
Road & Track - The 788HS features unique tuning for McLaren's linked-hydraulic suspension system and center-lock wheels.
Top Gear - The car has been designed to improve aerodynamics, including a larger rear wing and enhanced cooling vents.
(UPDATED July 10, 2026 01:30 UTC)
McLaren has unveiled the 788HS, a limited-run V-8 supercar that is based on the 750S and will only see 200 units produced. This impressive vehicle boasts an output of 788 metric horsepower from a 4.0-liter twin-turbo engine, can accelerate from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just 2.8 seconds, and reaches a top speed of 205 mph, all while featuring bespoke aerodynamics for enhanced performance. The 788HS represents the final evolution of the 720S supercar line and follows a significant £1.5 billion investment aimed at securing McLaren's future.