2026 High Sport · limited-series Spider

McLaren 788HS Spider

The final and most focused evolution of the 720S/765LT/750S family. This spider has a bespoke MSO build programme and a manufacturer-announced allocation of 100 examples.

Engine power: 788 PS / 580 kWManufacturer specification
Peak torque: 800 NmManufacturer specification
0–100 km/h: 2.8 secondsManufacturer specification
Planned allocation: 100 Spiders of 200 totalManufacturer allocation · not delivered production

Specifications and plans

Sources and dates

Published figures retain their announced, prototype or target status.

Engine and performance

Engine: 3,994 cc twin-turbocharged petrol V8; mid-engineManufacturer specification · source
Peak output: 580 kW / 788 PS (approximately 777 bhp)Manufacturer specification · source
Torque: 800 NmManufacturer specification · source
Drive and gearbox: Rear-wheel drive, 7-speed dual-clutchADAC technical data · source
0–100 km/h: 2.8 secondsManufacturer specification · source
0–200 km/h: About 7.0 secondsManufacturer-reported figure via independent press · source
Top speed: 330 km/h (205 mph)Manufacturer specification · source
Vehicle format: Retractable-roof two-seater SpiderManufacturer presentation · source

Chassis, weight and aerodynamics

Lightest dry weight: Spider-specific dry figure not established in this reviewNot independently confirmed for Spider · source
EU kerb weight: 1,438 kgADAC catalog listing · source
Body structure: Carbon-fibre monocoque; carbon composite aerodynamic bodyworkManufacturer specification · source
Exhaust: Quad-exit titanium systemManufacturer specification · source
Aerodynamics: Carbon-fibre S-duct, active rear wing and F1-inspired diffuser; approx. 10% more downforce than 765LTManufacturer claims reported by press · source
Suspension: Specific calibration of hydraulically connected suspension; lower ride heightManufacturer specification · source
Brakes: Carbon-ceramic, 6-piston front calipers; hardware derived from SennaIndependent technical report · source
Wheels: Forged centre-lock wheelsManufacturer specification · source

Limited-series production and collector context

Unveiled: 9 July 2026; Goodwood Festival of Speed public debutManufacturer announcement · source
Build allocation: 100 Coupés and 100 Spiders; 200 model-family units plannedManufacturer announced allocations · source
Production completed: Number of delivered/finished vehicles not independently establishedNot yet verified · source
Customer availability: McLaren indicates announced allocations have been assignedManufacturer customer notice · source
Personalisation: Every example individualised via McLaren Special Operations (MSO)Manufacturer statement · source
Legacy position: High Sport designation and final evolution of the 720S-derived familyManufacturer statement · source
Market value: No evidence-backed secondary-market figure or SCI score yetResearch assessment · source

Dimensions and independent reference prices

Length × width × height: 4,569 × 2,161 × 1,194 mmADAC catalog data · source
Wheelbase: 2,670 mmADAC catalog data · source
ADAC listed price: €625,000Independent ADAC reference; NOT confirmed official MSRP · source
WLTP combined consumption: 12.2 l/100 kmADAC catalog data · source
WLTP CO₂: 276 g/kmADAC catalog data · source

More manufacturer photography

McLaren 788HS twin-turbo V8 powertrain, manufacturer's technical photography · © McLaren Automotive Limited

Not yet announced

Certified actual completed-production and delivery count by body style
Documented public secondary-market transactions or an evidence-backed SCI score
Comparable sold prices, currency-specific market values and value trends
Official global factory launch/MSRP price table for the individual car and options

Collector outlook

Market value: Not established
SCI rating: Not rated · insufficient market evidence

Market evidence and reported estimates

No sufficient verified, comparable 788HS secondary-market sales were established at this review date. Planned build allocations and ADAC list prices cannot substitute for actual transactions. Announced allocations are not completed production or resale evidence.

Final specification, actual supply, condition and provenance will matter to future research. No investment-return forecast is assigned.

Independent launch-price reference: €625,000 (ADAC, Spider)ADAC listing · not a verified global factory MSRP · source

Reported estimates are excluded from official MSRP, production years, market valuation and SCI.

Sources

Last reviewed: 2026-10-19.

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