Part of the final stage of McLaren's most historic modern lineage, the all-new 788HS is a watershed moment for the brand. The last in a lineage that includes the beloved 720S, 750S and 765LT, the 788HS (High Sport) takes the same basic formula and pumps it to the max.Rocking the same iconic silhouette as its ancestors but made unique with its own wicked aero kit, the 788 LT weighs just under 3,000 lbs without the driver. Paired with a 777-horsepower variant of McLaren's four-liter twin-turbocharged V8, the 788 HS is the most powerful variant of its lineage. Speaking of impactful, the rare HS bashing's only been seen twice before on McLaren's road cars—once as a special edition for the original modern McLaren, the 12C, and another for the limited edition MSO HS.Given the rarity, the 788HS is far from just a pretty face. Its aero kit provides up to ten percent more downforce at speed than a 675LT, already a potent track car in its own right. The new S-Duct arrangement on the front clip provides an even smoother air stream, and the louvered under-wing panel at the rear spoiler is directly inspired from the racing side of things. Inside, two padded racing buckets trimmed in the same orange-on-black arrangement as the exterior prove this is a street beast. Behind the seats, a prominent roll cage lets you know it's also a track monster.From every angle, the 788HS is a tribute to a lineage that stretches well past a decade. Yet, with a zero-to-60 sprint of 2.8 seconds, top speed of 205 mph, track-ready suspension, a titanium exhaust, and the same carbon ceramic disc brakes you'll find on the Senna, the 788HS is a real McLaren highlight reel. As the company prepares for the next phase of its modern revival, the last of the current lineage shows us exactly how far McLaren's come in the last 15 years.AdvertisementAdvertisement"The new McLaren 788HS has been designed and engineered with a singular focus; to deliver a visceral experience and captivating drive through its precise balance of performance, sound, dynamism and individuality," Said Henrik Wilhemsmeyer, Chief Commercial Officer at McLaren Automotive. "It represents the ultimate expression of our supercar series that began with the 720S and becomes only the third McLaren to wear our HS designation – a fitting finale for a much loved and critically acclaimed car."No word on pricing information just yet, but don't expect the run of 100 spiders and 100 coupes to sell for much less than seven figures when the options and fees are included. For a nameplate like McLaren, a price tag that large simply comes with the territory.This story was originally published by Men's Journal on Jul 9, 2026, where it first appeared in the Gear section. Add Men's Journal as a Preferred Source by clicking here.