McLaren Speedtail: specs, production and fuel economy

By CarWhere Research · Updated

The McLaren Speedtail is a three-seat hybrid Hyper-GT limited to 106 cars, all reserved before its October 2018 reveal. Its 4.0-litre V8 and electric drive deliver up to 1,070PS and 1,150Nm, and it reaches 403 km/h (250 mph) in a dedicated Velocity mode, with deliveries starting in early 2020.

Years
2020 (US model year)
Body
2-door, three-seat coupe with central driving position
Production
106 — McLaren said 106 Speedtails would be built, all reserved before the October 2018 reveal.[2]

McLaren Speedtail specs

McLaren Speedtail output and performance as published by McLaren
VariantEnginePowerTorqueTop speedWeightSource
Speedtail4.0-litre V8 + electric drive unit (hybrid)—Up to 1,070 PS combined (V8 757 PS + electric motor over 230 kW) — McLaren 2020 figure; 1,050 PS was stated at the 2018 reveal—250 mph1,430 kg dry[1][2]

Figures are McLaren's published numbers; acceleration is shown only in the form McLaren published it. "—" means no official figure was found.

McLaren Speedtail fuel economy

McLaren Speedtail EPA fuel economy estimates (mpg)
Model yearVariantCityHighwayCombinedSource
2020Speedtail hybrid (AM-S7, 4.0L turbo V8)122015[3]

McLaren Speedtail generations and years

McLaren Speedtail generations, years and key changes
GenerationYearsNotes
Speedtail2020Revealed October 26, 2018; customer deliveries scheduled from early 2020.[2]

Velocity mode and top speed

McLaren says the Speedtail reaches 403 km/h (250 mph) only in Velocity mode, which optimises the hybrid powertrain for high-speed running and adjusts the active rear ailerons. It covers 0–300 km/h in about 13 seconds (12.8 seconds was quoted at the reveal).[1][2]

Three-seat cabin

The Speedtail seats the driver centrally, with two passenger seats set slightly rearward on either side.[2]

What to check before buying a used Speedtail

The NHTSA recall dataset lists no McLaren campaign naming the Speedtail, so a used-car check centres on provenance and hybrid-system health. With only 106 built, the chassis number, McLaren retailer service records and the original specification should all line up before any purchase.

  • No NHTSA recalls listed

    No McLaren campaign in the NHTSA dataset names the Speedtail.[4]

  • Build count

    McLaren capped production at 106 cars.[2]

  • Annual service history

    McLaren’s scheduled service interval is one year or 10,000 miles (15,000 km), whichever comes first; a stamped retailer history should show a visit at least once a year.[5]

McLaren Speedtail recalls

CarWhere found no NHTSA safety recall campaign that names the McLaren Speedtail in the U.S. DOT recall dataset. Check a specific car by entering its 17-character VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup.

See how a specific McLaren Speedtail was built at the factory.

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Frequently asked questions

How many McLaren Speedtails were made?

McLaren said 106 would be built, and all were reserved before the car was revealed in October 2018.

What is the McLaren Speedtail top speed?

403 km/h (250 mph), achieved in the car’s Velocity mode.

How much horsepower does the Speedtail have?

McLaren quotes up to 1,070PS and 1,150Nm combined from its 4.0-litre V8 and electric drive unit.

How many seats does the McLaren Speedtail have?

Three: a central driver’s seat with a passenger seat on each side, set slightly rearward.

Sources

Specifications, prices and production figures are as published by McLaren; recalls are from the U.S. DOT/NHTSA recall dataset and fuel economy from the EPA. CarWhere does not publish auction or market values for these cars.

  1. Secrets of the Speedtail: the race-bred electric drive and battery technology (Apr 30, 2020) — McLaren Automotive press release (republished by Automotive World) (secondary reference)
  2. The McLaren Speedtail: a momentous unity of art, technology and velocity (Oct 26, 2018) — McLaren Automotive press release (republished by Automotive World) (secondary reference)
  3. EPA fuel economy: 2020 McLaren Speedtail (Auto (AM-S7), 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo) — U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  4. NHTSA recalls dataset (DOT open data 6axg-epim), McLaren campaigns — U.S. DOT / NHTSA
  5. The new McLaren 750S: peak supercar performance, pure exhilaration (Apr 26, 2023) — McLaren Automotive press release (republished by Automotive World) (secondary reference)

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