McLaren cars: models, specs, production numbers and recalls
By CarWhere Research · Updated
McLaren is a British supercar maker whose road cars are built by McLaren Automotive at the McLaren Production Centre in Woking, Surrey. Production began in July 2011 with the 12C, and the line-up has since spanned Sports, Super and Ultimate Series cars, including limited runs such as the 375-car P1 and 500-car Senna.
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McLaren models at a glance
| Model | Years | Peak power | Top speed | Production |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McLaren Senna | 2018–2019 | 789 | 208 mph | 500 |
| McLaren P1 | 2014–2015 (US model years) | 903 | 217 mph | 375 |
| McLaren Solus GT | 2023 (as described in McLaren’s June 2023 release) | — | — | 25 |
| McLaren 570S | 2016–2020 (US model years) | 562 | 204 mph | — |
| McLaren 765LT | 2021–2022 (US model years) | 755 | 205 mph | 765 |
| McLaren GT | 2020–2023 (US model years per EPA and NHTSA filings) | — | — | — |
| McLaren Speedtail | 2020 (US model year) | — | 250 mph | 106 |
| McLaren 750S | 2023–present | 740 | 206 mph | — |
| McLaren Elva | 2021 (US model year) | — | — | 149 |
"—" means no official figure was found. Each model guide cites its sources.
From Bruce McLaren to Woking road cars
McLaren traces its roots to 1963, when Bruce McLaren founded the racing team that would later win the Indianapolis 500, the Monaco Grand Prix and the Le Mans 24 Hours, the so-called Triple Crown.
Road-car production at the McLaren Production Centre in Woking began with the 12C; the first car was cleared for shipping on July 18, 2011. McLaren opened its first retailer, in London, the same summer.[1][2][3]
Sports, Super and Ultimate Series
For most of its first decade McLaren grouped its cars into three tiers: the Sports Series (570S family), the Super Series (650S, 720S, 765LT) and the Ultimate Series of limited-production cars (P1, Senna, Speedtail, Elva).
McLaren built its 10,000th car in December 2016 and its 15,000th, a 570S Spider, in 2018, after adding a second production shift that doubled output to about 20 cars a day. The company reported a record 3,340 sales in 2017, and says more than 90% of Woking-built cars are exported.[2]
Recent McLaren models
McLaren retired the Sports Series name after the final 620R cars were built in December 2020, having sold more than 8,500 Sports Series cars. Recent models include the V6 hybrid Artura, the 750S (revealed April 2023) and the W1, the 1,275PS V8 hybrid that succeeds the F1 and P1 and made its Americas public debut at Monterey Car Week in August 2025.[4][5][6][1]
McLaren recalls in the US
NHTSA lists 15 McLaren safety recall campaigns filed between 2013 and 2025. Several cover more than one model at once, such as the 2019 passenger air bag inflator campaign spanning the 12C, 650S, 675LT, P1 and 570, and a 2020 fuel-tank foam pad campaign spanning the 720S, Senna, GT and 570GT.[7]
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Frequently asked questions
Where are McLaren cars built?
McLaren road cars are built at the McLaren Production Centre in Woking, Surrey, England. McLaren says more than 90% of the cars built there are exported.
When did McLaren Automotive start building road cars?
Series production began in 2011 with the 12C; the first car from the McLaren Production Centre was cleared for shipping on July 18, 2011.
Who founded McLaren?
McLaren dates to 1963, when racing driver Bruce McLaren founded his racing team.
How many McLaren P1s and Sennas were made?
McLaren built 375 production P1s between 2013 and 2015, and announced 500 customer cars for the Senna.
How many McLaren recalls are there?
The NHTSA recall dataset lists 15 McLaren campaigns from 2013 to 2025, covering issues such as passenger air bag inflators, hood latches, fuel leaks and brake lines.
Sources
Brand facts come from McLaren press and corporate materials; each model guide lists its own sources, including NHTSA recall data and EPA fuel economy.
- McLaren to celebrate 60 years of thrilling high performance at Goodwood (Jun 29, 2023) — McLaren Automotive press release (republished by Automotive World) (secondary reference)
- McLaren Automotive passes 15,000 cars built milestone (May 25, 2018) — McLaren Automotive press release (republished by Automotive World) (secondary reference)
- McLaren Automotive set to celebrate 100th retail opening in tenth anniversary year (Aug 13, 2021) — McLaren Automotive press release (republished by Automotive World) (secondary reference)
- The conclusion of the McLaren Sports Series: final 620R models delivered (Mar 23, 2021) — McLaren Automotive press release (republished by Automotive World) (secondary reference)
- The new McLaren 750S: peak supercar performance, pure exhilaration (Apr 26, 2023) — McLaren Automotive press release (republished by Automotive World) (secondary reference)
- The McLaren W1 and new McLaren 750S Le Mans to make Americas public debut at Monterey Car Week (Aug 6, 2025) — McLaren Automotive press release (republished by Automotive World) (secondary reference)
- NHTSA recalls dataset (DOT open data 6axg-epim), McLaren campaigns — U.S. DOT / NHTSA
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