The 250mph, 1036bhp Hybrid McLaren Speedtail Has Landed

Brace yourself for some truly astonishing performance figures, because McLaren has revealed the new Speedtail hyper-GT
The 250mph, 1036bhp Hybrid McLaren Speedtail Has Landed

The McLaren Speedtail has been revealed in full at last, and it’s every bit as fast as you want it to be. In fact, it’s the fastest McLaren ever.

The new ‘hyper-GT’ slots in as McLaren’s current range-topper, and with stats like this it’s not hard to see why. It will rocket its way from a standstill to 186mph in just 12.8 seconds. That is insanely quick. For reference, the P1 could hit the same 300kph benchmark in 16.5 seconds.

The 250mph, 1036bhp Hybrid McLaren Speedtail Has Landed

Its petrol-electric hybrid drivetrain is a new development of existing tech, but McLaren has held back on releasing the full facts on it, presumably to guarantee more headlines at a later date.

Extensive and really quite astonishing aerodynamics work has taken place. Each panel gap is claimed to be no more than 1mm wide, and each is designed in such a way that, at speed, the bodywork actually bends under the force of the air, closing the gaps completely and ensuring there’s no turbulence or drag from them.

The 250mph, 1036bhp Hybrid McLaren Speedtail Has Landed

Shaped fundamentally like a teardrop when viewed from above, McLaren calls the passenger cell’s shape the fastest in nature. The stretched tail, reminiscent of both the Jaguar XJ220 and the Oldsmobile Aerotech, bleeds away the air flow to drastically reduce drag at the rear. Also contributing are rear-view cameras that can be retracted, a clamshell engine cover and an overall reduction in the number of shut-lines.

The bodywork is a masterpiece of making sure as much air as possible stays ‘attached’ as it flows over the car. The positioning and shapes of its inlet vents are designed to work in direct harmony with specific outlets, including some that channel air through the body itself and do everything they can do minimise turbulence. Even the front wheels are covered by carbonfibre aero plates.

The 250mph, 1036bhp Hybrid McLaren Speedtail Has Landed

It’s equipped with a special Velocity mode and bespoke Pirelli P-Zero tyres that allow for the full 250mph top speed. The mode sets the hybrid drivetrain to 11, flattens the active rear ailerons and can also lower the car by 35mm. That, in turn, leaves the top of the roof just 1120mm off the floor.

The Speedtail weighs 1430kg dry; not bad when you consider all the crazy strengthening that has had to happen to its chassis. It’s narrower than a P1 but a bit stretched to manage easily around a supermarket car park. At 5137mm, it’s over half a metre longer than a P1.

We’re keen to learn more about the Speedtail’s engine and will bring you that news when it breaks.

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Advanced Handling Flags
10/26/2018 - 12:55 |
298 | 10

Mine’s from 14:15 today.

10/26/2018 - 13:42 |
8 | 72

As per aerodynamic design, following the same principle for the same reason will result in similar shapes, you can’t just change physics 😅
And i think most of the perceived similarity is produced by the color

10/26/2018 - 13:51 |
116 | 0

Literally, first thing i saw when i saw it

10/26/2018 - 22:18 |
0 | 0

Why is the text changed every time this meme is used?

…that’s kinda meta, actually.

10/27/2018 - 06:51 |
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Anonymous

Not sure what to think about it. I have mixed feelings about it

10/26/2018 - 12:56 |
16 | 2
Anonymous

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

You may not like it, but this is what peak performance looks like sweatie

10/26/2018 - 12:57 |
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Robert Homann

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

I think we will like it more on a later point, like tge 720s

10/26/2018 - 13:09 |
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TheDriver 1

Who else is getting XJ220 vibes

10/26/2018 - 12:57 |
44 | 2

I thought it was some XJ220 Hommage or something at first

10/26/2018 - 13:19 |
0 | 0

Im getting CX-75 vibes

10/26/2018 - 14:10 |
2 | 0

XJ220 agent orange edition

10/26/2018 - 18:20 |
2 | 0
Anonymous

Looks insane in red.

10/26/2018 - 13:01 |
70 | 2
Gianluca 1

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

Can’t wait for McLaren Orange!!! 🍊🍊🍊

10/26/2018 - 13:18 |
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Robert Gracie

I am more curious about the engine, could it be a Senna derived 4L V8 Twin Turbo, or a detuned version of the Senna GTR engine, all I know is if McLaren do a limited run McLaren Speedtail GTR its gonna be wild….

10/26/2018 - 13:13 |
14 | 0

I think it’s a normal Senna engine and the electric motors add 250Hp.

10/26/2018 - 13:59 |
0 | 0
Anonymous

Has it melted slightly?

10/26/2018 - 13:16 |
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Gianluca 1

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

lol, but yeah, at 250 mph!

10/26/2018 - 13:19 |
6 | 0
Anonymous

Why does mc larren hate proportions? I mean the rear looks amazing, but in comparison its just too long

10/26/2018 - 13:17 |
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TonyRaven27

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

It is indeed out of proportions, but for me thats what makes it amazing; the made functionality the absolute first priority, just like with the Senna, only for a different objective

10/26/2018 - 15:48 |
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Vedant agarwal

The only thing special about this car is the famous 3 seat layout (which doesnt even make sense in a GT car). Without that, its just a hybrid 720S with a fancy aero kit. Change my mind.

10/26/2018 - 13:28 |
0 | 6

It’s a hybrid Senna, not a 720S.

10/26/2018 - 13:59 |
2 | 0

how doesnt the 3 seater layout make sense in a GT car?

10/26/2018 - 14:27 |
2 | 0
Elliot.J99

Nice front

10/26/2018 - 13:28 |
84 | 10
LukeyWolf

T H I C C AF

10/26/2018 - 13:30 |
4 | 0