mclaren 788hs is a hardcore way to say see you laterMcLaren is sending off its long-running V8 supercar with a highly exclusive finale.Debuting ahead of this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed, the 2027 McLaren 788HS arrives as the definitive, track-focused version of a platform that began with the 720S, evolved through the 765LT and ended up as today's 750S.The "High Sport" nomenclature is one of Woking's rarest designations, previously applied only to the MP4-12C HS and the MSO HS. To justify the name, engineers heavily reworked the familiar M840T 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8, squeezing out 777 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque by installing low-inertia twin-scroll turbochargers, dual high-flow fuel pumps, and forged aluminum pistons. The Coupe breathes through a low-rise carbon roof snorkel that feeds directly into the engine's intake plenums.2027 McLaren 788HS: All The Details2027 McLaren 788HS: All The DetailsView GalleryAdvertisementAdvertisement21 photosPower routes to the rear wheels via a quick-shifting seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. Weight is cut down to a 2,789 lbs dry baseline, yielding a class-leading power-to-weight ratio of 623 metric horsepower per tonne. The straight-line sprint from 0 to 62 mph takes an identical 2.8 seconds compared to the standard 750S, but the 788HS pulls ahead on the high end, hitting 124 mph in 7.0 seconds flat-shaving two-tenths of a second off its sibling's time.While its 205 mph top speed is technically a marginal 1.3 mph slower than the 750S, that reduction is a deliberate byproduct of an aggressive new carbon fiber aerodynamic package. The race-derived bodywork includes a multi-section front splitter, an F1-inspired rear diffuser, a taller active rear wing with DRS functionality, and a front bumper S-duct that channels air curtains over the hood. The new aerodynamic furniture generates 10 percent more total downforce than even the hardcore 765LT track special.mclaren 788hs is a hardcore way to say see you laterThe chassis and interior receive a similar overhaul. The hydraulic linked-loop suspension system is revised with bespoke spring rates and damper tuning that drops the front ride height by 5mm. By cross-linking the hydraulic fluid chambers between wheels in a closed-loop pattern, the system manages roll stiffness and maintains a flat cornering attitude. Braking forces are managed by six-piston monoblock front calipers squeezing track-ready carbon ceramic discs. The 788HS also gains ultra-lightweight forged center-lock wheels wrapped in Pirelli Trofeo R tires.AdvertisementAdvertisementProduction of the 2027 McLaren 788HS will be capped at 200 units worldwide-split evenly between 100 Coupes and 100 roofless Spiders. Every example will be treated as an individual commission managed by the McLaren Special Operations (MSO) division.Entry-level pricing is expected to start comfortably north of $400,000, and that's before MSO personalization options are added on.Become an AutoGuide insider. Get the latest from the automotive world first by subscribing to our newsletter here.
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