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McLaren Speedtail: McLaren three-seat hyper-GT (2020-2021). Hybrid V8 making 1,036 horsepower combined. 250+ mph top speed. 106 c
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McLaren three-seat hyper-GT (2020-2021). Hybrid V8 making 1,036 horsepower combined. 250+ mph top speed. 106 cars.

The McLaren Speedtail is a hyper-GT produced from 2020 to 2021. The Speedtail uses three-seat configuration (similar to McLaren F1, with central driving position). The 4.0L twin-turbocharged V8 plus electric motor produces combined 1,036 horsepower. Top speed 250 mph (limited). Production was limited to 106 cars total globally. The Speedtail represents McLaren modern interpretation of the F1 three-seat hyper-GT formula. Pricing was around $2.25 million new; clean examples now sell for $3-4 million+. On WhipJury, Speedtail submissions are essentially impossible due to limited production.

Speedtail specifications

4.0L twin-turbo V8 plus electric motor. Combined 1,036 horsepower. Three-seat configuration with central driving position. Top speed 250 mph (limited). Production: 106 cars total 2020-2021. Pricing: $2.25 million MSRP.

Frequently asked questions about McLaren Speedtail

Why is the Speedtail three-seat?
Reference to McLaren F1 three-seat configuration with central driving position. The Speedtail is McLaren modern interpretation of the F1 formula. The driver sits centered with two passengers on either side, providing perfect symmetry for high-speed driving.
How fast is the Speedtail?
Top speed 250 mph (electronically limited). 0-60 in 2.6 seconds. The Speedtail is not the fastest McLaren on lap times but is among the fastest in straight-line top speed. Designed for high-speed grand touring.
How much does a Speedtail cost?
Used pricing: $3-4 million+ for clean examples. Original MSRP was around $2.25 million. Limited production (106 cars) supports significant appreciation. The Speedtail is among the most valuable modern McLarens.
Is the Speedtail like the F1?
Conceptually yes. Both share three-seat central driving position, hyper-GT philosophy, and McLaren engineering. Performance is comparable in some respects (Speedtail is faster on straight-line, F1 had more analog character). Both are limited-production halo cars from McLaren different eras.
Are Speedtails street legal in the US?
Limited US homologation. Most Speedtails were originally certified for European markets. Some have been imported to US through various certification pathways but most US-located examples are show pieces rather than driven regularly.

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