Most Expensive McLaren Cars

The McLaren Elva is the latest addition to the wave of wild speedsters taking the automotive world by storm. Designed to compete with the likes of the Lamborghini SC20, Ferrari Monza, and Aston Martin Speedster, the Elva showcases McLaren's engineering prowess and bold design language.

A Powerful and Lightweight Machine

As the fifth car in McLaren's Ultimate Series, the Elva boasts 804 bhp, making it the most powerful non-hybrid McLaren ever. Weighing in at just 1269 kg, it is also the lightest since the McLaren F1. This rare and exclusive speedster comes with a hefty price tag of $1,700,000 and is limited to only 149 units.

Innovative Design and Aerodynamics

The Elva's windscreen-less design may seem daunting, but McLaren's ingenuity shines through with its unique Active Air Management System (AAMS). This system is designed to manage airflow around the cabin, ensuring the driver and passenger are not overwhelmed by wind while driving. The Elva's elegant carbon fiber body is made from just three main panels to save weight, and its design is simpler and more approachable than its rivals, exuding confidence and power.

A Thrilling Driving Experience

Driving the McLaren Elva is a sensory overload that puts all your synapses on high alert. With its outrageous performance and responsive feedback, the Elva offers a driving experience like no other. The AAMS system is an impressive feat of engineering that elevates the Elva to a new level of open-top motoring, making it the best speedster around.

The McLaren Solus GT is a limited-production, track-only mid-engined sports car manufactured by McLaren Automotive. As the sixth addition to the McLaren Ultimate Series, it joins the ranks of the McLaren F1, McLaren P1, McLaren Senna, McLaren Speedtail, and McLaren Elva. The Solus GT is based on the 2017 Vision Gran Turismo concept that appeared in the Sony Interactive Entertainment game Gran Turismo Sport. Designed as an "extreme expression of track driving engagement," only 25 units will be produced, each accompanied by a custom moulded seat, FIA-homologated race suit, helmet, and a bespoke HANS (head and neck support) device.

Specifications

Powertrain

The Solus GT features a 5.2 L (320 cu in) V10 Judd-derived engine that McLaren claims produces more than 840 PS (829 hp; 618 kW) and 650 N⋅m (479 lb⋅ft) of torque with a redline of 10,000 rpm. The engine has individual barrel-driven throttle bodies, gear-driven camshafts, and bespoke crank, intake, and exhaust systems. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a Le Mans Prototype-spec 7-speed sequential gearbox, and McLaren claims a 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) acceleration of 2.5 seconds, with a top speed exceeding 322 km/h (200 mph). The aluminium-magnesium gearbox features straight-cut gears and a carbon fibre clutch, and together with the engine, they act as stressed members.

Chassis

The Solus GT's chassis is a bespoke carbon fibre monocoque incorporating numerous designs from Formula One, with 3D-printed titanium components used in the halo protecting the cockpit and roll bar, as well as carbon fibre crash structures similar to those found in Formula One cars. The car features double wishbone suspension with pushrod torsion bars at the front and pull-rod torsion bars at the rear, along with four-way manually adjustable dampers. A sliding canopy on the roof of the car opens to allow the driver to access the single seat inside the vehicle, similar to the Lamborghini Egoista.

Bodywork

The bodywork of the Solus GT showcases a unique design that borrows from current Formula One cars that employ ground effect technology. A large front splitter, Venturi tunnels integrated into the floor, and a twin-element fixed rear wing combine to give the car a claimed downforce figure of 1,200 kg (2,646 lb) at top speed.

With its innovative design, cutting-edge technology, and exclusive production, the McLaren Solus GT is a testament to McLaren's commitment to pushing the boundaries of track performance and automotive engineering.