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Updated · Autoweek · Jul 10McLaren Unveils 777-hp 788HS Successor, Limiting Production to 200 Units
3 articles · Updated · Autoweek · Jul 10Summary
- McLaren said the 788HS will replace the 720S, 750S and 765LT as the line’s new High Sport flagship, with U.S. deliveries due next year.
- 777 hp in U.S. specification gives the car its market rating, while the 788 name refers to its European DIN CV output.
- 200 cars will be built in total, split between 100 coupes and 100 Spiders, making the model a tightly capped run-out edition for the current series.
- No price was announced, but McLaren signaled it will cost more than the $365,100 750S and is showing the car this weekend at Goodwood.
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