From the September/October 2026 issue of Car and Driver.0–150–0 mph: 16.1 secondsBase: $397,850 | As-Tested: $441,350 Power and Weight: 740 hp • 3178 lb • 4.3 lb/hp Tires: Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R; F: 245/35ZR-19 (93Y) MC1, R: 305/30ZR-20 (103Y) MC1 Brakes, F/R: 15.4-in vented, cross-drilled carbon-ceramic disc/15.0-in vented, cross-drilled carbon-ceramic discA fun fact: The 750S and the Lucid Air Sapphire tie with 4.3 pounds per horsepower. The 750S makes 740 horsepower and weighs 3178 (the lightest car here). You can pencil the arithmetic for the 5332-pound Sapphire.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe most mind-boggling thing about this roundup was how effortlessly all the cars cruised to 150 mph. Even the Elantra, which by comparison seems sluggish, managed both ends of the challenge with distance to spare. Some of the cars were so free of drama that we barely noticed them pass by. The 750S was not one of them. It spun tires, shimmied, screamed past 100 mph like it was rerouting a wormhole, and braked so hard, you needed a helmet for when your head hit the seatback as the car settled. It was a riot.Marc urbano and michael simari - Car and DriverThe 750S, like the M2, sends all the thrust from its twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8 to the rear wheels, which had us hunting for traction. Like all great beauties, the McLaren required some petting and flattery before it made an appearance. It needed the tires warm without the engine being too warm, a balancing act that called for a quick hand to change settings between burnout and launch.With stability control off, the powertrain in Track, the chassis in Sport, and Aero mode off to keep the wing tucked in, Sutton spun the tires. At the starting line, he switched the DSC to Dynamic and held down the brake and throttle while watching for the boost notifications. Then, he sidestepped the brake and held straight through the spin as the car ran through the gears. At the back end, the 750S made a few jittery threats but ultimately stuck the landing with the shortest stopping distance of the bunch. The McLaren jammed to a halt in just 4.8 seconds and a mere 502 feet—coincidentally, almost the exact length of the world's longest churro. Sweet.Marc urbano and michael simari - Car and DriverBack to 0–150–0 Speed Test 2026You Might Also LikeGift Guide: Best Ride-On Electric Cars for KidsFuture Cars Worth Waiting For: 2025–2029
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