When you think of supercars, McLaren doesn’t just show up to the conversation—it usually sets the pace. These machines aren’t just fast, they’re engineering showcases with razor-sharp handling, breathtaking design, and engines that sound like symphonies at full throttle. From legendary classics to modern track weapons, here are the coolest McLaren supercars ever to scorch the road (and sometimes the racetrack).

McLaren F1

Let’s start with the king. The McLaren F1 wasn’t just a supercar—it was a moonshot. Built in the ’90s but still relevant today, the F1 had a naturally aspirated 6.1-liter V12 from BMW pushing out 618 horsepower and a 240 mph top speed. It was the fastest production car in the world for years.

Add in the signature center driver’s seat and ultra-lightweight carbon fiber construction, and you’ve got one of the greatest performance cars ever built. Only 106 were made, and prices today go well north of $20 million.

McLaren P1

If the F1 was the legend, the P1 was the sequel that proved McLaren could still shake the world. This hybrid hypercar combined a twin-turbo V8 with an electric motor to pump out a wild 903 horsepower. And it wasn’t just about top-end speed—it was a surgical tool for the racetrack.

Zero to 60 in under 2.7 seconds, active aero that changes shape on the fly, and a design straight out of a sci-fi movie—the P1 wasn’t just fast, it was advanced in every way.

McLaren 720S

The 720S might be the sweet spot in McLaren’s modern lineup. It looks like it’s moving at 200 mph even when parked, and with 710 horsepower from a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8, it backs up the looks with blistering speed.

What really sets the 720S apart is its balance—scary-fast acceleration, precise steering, and a chassis that adapts to whatever you throw at it. Whether you’re ripping through corners or cruising through town, the 720S just makes everything feel effortless.

McLaren 765LT

If the 720S is fast, the 765LT is its more aggressive, stripped-down, race-bred sibling. LT stands for Long Tail, a nod to McLaren’s track-focused variants, and the 765LT brings the heat with—surprise—765 horsepower and a 0-60 sprint in 2.7 seconds.

It’s lighter, louder, and sharper than the 720S, with a wicked exhaust note and hardcore aerodynamics. It’s not built for comfort—it’s built to dominate lap times. And it does just that, making it one of the most hardcore street-legal McLarens ever built.

McLaren Senna

Named after Formula 1 legend Ayrton Senna, this car was born to terrorize racetracks. With its outlandish rear wing and razor-sharp handling, the Senna pulls no punches—it’s a full-throttle, no-compromise supercar.

Power comes from the same 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8, tuned to 800 horsepower. It weighs just 2,641 pounds, which is absurd for a modern supercar. It’s loud, raw, and brutally fast—more race car than road car, and unapologetically so.

McLaren Speedtail

The Speedtail is McLaren’s take on futuristic performance. It’s a spiritual successor to the F1 with a three-seat layout, and it looks like something out of a sci-fi movie. The teardrop shape isn’t just for show—it helps it hit 250 mph, making it the fastest McLaren ever built.

Its hybrid powertrain delivers 1,035 horsepower, and it’s less about lap times and more about high-speed cruising. Think of it as a hyper GT, blending luxury and straight-line insanity into a stunning package.

McLaren Elva

No roof, no windshield, no compromises—the Elva is all about the raw driving experience. McLaren built it to give drivers a true open-air connection to speed, and with 804 horsepower and a 2.8-second 0–60 time, it doesn’t mess around.

It uses McLaren’s 4.0-liter V8 and an ultra-light chassis, and even though there’s no windscreen, a clever air management system directs airflow over the cockpit. It’s a rare, outrageous car built for sunny canyon runs and track days.

McLaren MP4-12C

The MP4-12C doesn’t always get the credit it deserves, but this is the car that brought McLaren back to the road car game. Introduced in 2011, it came with a 592-horsepower twin-turbo V8, carbon tub chassis, and a suspension system that ditched traditional anti-roll bars.

It didn’t have the drama of the Italian rivals, but it was incredibly fast, capable, and a solid foundation for everything McLaren has done since. Think of it as the quiet hero of the lineup.

McLaren GT

The McLaren GT is what happens when you mix supercar DNA with grand touring comfort. It still shares bones with the 720S, but it’s tuned for long-haul cruising—think more luggage space, softer ride, and a slightly more relaxed attitude.

Don’t mistake that for being soft, though. The twin-turbo V8 still pushes out 612 horsepower and delivers 0–60 in under 3.2 seconds. It’s the kind of supercar you could take on a cross-country road trip without hating your spine afterward.

McLaren Artura

McLaren’s newest direction is hybrid power, and the Artura is the first chapter in that story. It pairs a twin-turbo V6 with an electric motor for a combined 671 horsepower and a 0–60 time of just 3 seconds flat.

It’s also the first McLaren to ride on an all-new carbon fiber chassis, built specifically for electrified powertrains. It’s more efficient, sharper than ever, and proof that McLaren can still evolve without losing its soul.

*This article was developed with AI-powered tools and has been car-fully, I mean carefully, reviewed by our editors.