Marque
5 models · 5 generations · 0 live / 5 coming soon
Scoped to McLaren. Search every marque →
Modern Era
MP4-12C / 12C
2011–2014 · coupe
McLaren's debut road car after the F1 — re-launched the brand into mid-engine supercars. Carbon-fiber MonoCell tub, 3.8L M838T twin-turbo V8 (592 hp at launch, 616 hp from 2012). 7-speed dual-clutch. The name was shortened from MP4-12C to 12C in 2012. Coupe at launch; Spider added 2012. ~3,400 built.
Watch out: Pre-launch electronics gremlins were widely reported — IRIS infotainment crashes, instrument cluster glitches, door-handle sensor failures. Most early issues were addressed under warranty or via software updates. Catalytic-converter failures and turbocharger oil-line issues surface at higher mileage. Carbon-fiber body damage is expensive — many shops won't touch it.
12C evolution
2014–2017 · coupe
Evolution of the 12C — same M838T twin-turbo V8 retuned to 641 hp, revised aero and styling inspired by the P1, sharper software calibration that addressed many 12C complaints. 7-speed dual-clutch. Coupe and Spider. The 675LT (2015-2017, 666 hp Longtail variant) was the track-focused special. Discontinued in 2017 when the 720S replaced the 650S.
Watch out: Mechanical underpinnings shared with the 12C — turbocharger oil-line issues and electronics quirks carry over, generally improved but not eliminated. IRIS infotainment is dated and replacement units are scarce. 675LT cars now command large premiums; verify build-sheet authenticity.
2nd Super Series
2017–2023 · coupe
Second-generation Super Series. All-new 4.0L M840T twin-turbo V8 making 710 hp, replacing the 3.8L M838T. New Monocage II carbon-fiber tub with integrated roof structure. 7-speed dual-clutch. Coupe and Spider. The 765LT (2020-2022, 755 hp track-focused Longtail) followed. Replaced by the 750S in 2023.
Watch out: Mechanically the most mature McLaren by this point — electronics gremlins largely sorted. Watch carbon-ceramic brake wear and front-lift hydraulic system reliability. Body-panel paint quality on early cars (microblistering reports). Carbon-tub damage repair availability remains limited to McLaren-certified shops.
1st Generation (PHEV)
2022–2026 · coupe
McLaren's first production PHEV and first V6 — all-new 3.0L M630 twin-turbo V6 (120° hot-V layout) plus a single rear-axle electric motor, combined ~671 hp. 8-speed dual-clutch with an integrated e-motor. New McLaren Carbon Lightweight Architecture (MCLA) tub. Production deliveries began 2022 after delays; Spider variant followed.
Watch out: Launch-period quality issues — McLaren issued multiple recalls and software updates through 2022-2023 for fuel system, battery management, and high-voltage components. Verify a candidate car has had all recall work completed. Long-term hybrid-battery durability is unknown territory; service network for the hybrid system is McLaren-only.
1st Generation
2020–2024 · coupe
McLaren's grand-touring entry — same 4.0L M840TE twin-turbo V8 platform as the 720S but retuned to 612 hp with softer power delivery. Longer wheelbase, taller rear deck with a glass-roofed luggage shelf above the engine (~14 cu ft of usable cargo). Carbon-fiber Monocage with revised geometry for comfort. Replaced by the GTS in 2024.
Watch out: Shares the M840T engine family with the 720S — turbocharger and oil-system service intervals matter. Glass engine cover above the powerplant transmits substantial heat into the cargo area; don't leave heat-sensitive items back there. As with all McLarens, carbon-tub repair after even minor damage is expensive and routes through McLaren-certified body shops only.
