Car comparison

McLaren 788HS Spider 4.0 V8 · Stage 3vsMcLaren 788HS Spider 4.0 V8 · Stage 2vsMcLaren 788HS Spider 4.0 V8 · Stage 1vsMcLaren 788HS Spider 4.0 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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McLaren 788HS Spider

4.0 V8 (Stage 3)

1182 hp3994 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2026-present
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McLaren 788HS Spider

4.0 V8 (Stage 2)

1024 hp3994 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2026-present
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McLaren 788HS Spider

4.0 V8 (Stage 1)

930 hp3994 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2026-present
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McLaren 788HS Spider

4.0 V8

788 hp3994 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2026-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

McLaren 788HS Spider 4.0 V8 (Stage 3) 1182 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    2.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    386 km/h
    240 mph
  • Most powerful
    1,182 hp
    881 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,240 Nm
    915 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,313 kg
    2,895 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    900 hp/t
    671 kW/t
    1.1 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    96/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    29/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMcLaren788HS Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 3)1182 hpMcLaren788HS Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 2)1024 hpMcLaren788HS Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 1)930 hpMcLaren788HS Spider4.0 V8788 hp
Power
1,182hp881kW+394 hp
1,024hp764kW+236 hp
930hp693kW+142 hp
788hp588kW
Torque
1,240Nm915lb-ft+440 Nm
1,080Nm797lb-ft+280 Nm
976Nm720lb-ft+176 Nm
800Nm590lb-ft
Curb weight
1,313kg2,895lb
1,313kg2,895lb
1,313kg2,895lb
1,313kg2,895lb
Top speed
386 km/h
240 mph
+56 km/h
370 km/h
230 mph
+40 km/h
360 km/h
224 mph
+30 km/h
330 km/h
205 mph
To 99% top speed
27.6s99% target: 382 km/h / 237 mph-5.2 s
Calculated
30.0s99% target: 366 km/h / 228 mph-2.8 s
Calculated
31.9s99% target: 356 km/h / 221 mph-0.9 s
Calculated
32.8s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
2.2s-0.6 s
2.4s-0.4 s
2.5s-0.3 s
2.8s
0-200 km/h
5.0s-2.0 s
5.6s-1.4 s
6.1s-0.9 s
7.0s
0-60 mph
2.1s-0.6 s
Calculated
2.3s-0.4 s
Calculated
2.4s-0.3 s
Calculated
2.7s
Calculated
Quarter mile
8.7s-1.3 s
Calculated
9.1s-0.8 s
Calculated
9.4s-0.5 s
Calculated
9.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
900hp/t671kW/t408hp/1000 lb
Calculated
780hp/t582kW/t354hp/1000 lb
Calculated
708hp/t528kW/t321hp/1000 lb
Calculated
600hp/t448kW/t272hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
944Nm/t632lb-ft/ton
Calculated
823Nm/t550lb-ft/ton
Calculated
743Nm/t497lb-ft/ton
Calculated
609Nm/t408lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
3,994cc244cu in
3,994cc244cu in
3,994cc244cu in
3,994cc244cu in
Length
4,569mm180in
4,569mm180in
4,569mm180in
4,569mm180in
Width
2,161mm85in
2,161mm85in
2,161mm85in
2,161mm85in
Doors
2
2
2
2
Seats
2
2
2
2

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

McLaren 788HS Spider 4.0 V8 (Stage 3) 1182 hpMcLaren 788HS Spider 4.0 V8 (Stage 2) 1024 hpMcLaren 788HS Spider 4.0 V8 (Stage 1) 930 hpMcLaren 788HS Spider 4.0 V8 788 hpPowerTorque
  • McLaren 788HS Spider 4.0 V8 (Stage 3) 1182 hp: Power / Torque
  • McLaren 788HS Spider 4.0 V8 (Stage 2) 1024 hp: Power / Torque
  • McLaren 788HS Spider 4.0 V8 (Stage 1) 930 hp: Power / Torque
  • McLaren 788HS Spider 4.0 V8 788 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
McLaren788HS Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 3)1182 hp7,500 rpm5,500-6,000 rpm8,500 rpm
McLaren788HS Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 2)1024 hp7,500 rpm5,500-6,000 rpm8,500 rpm
McLaren788HS Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 1)930 hp7,500 rpm5,500-6,000 rpm8,500 rpm
McLaren788HS Spider4.0 V8788 hp7,500 rpm5,500-6,000 rpm8,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMcLaren788HS Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 3)1182 hpMcLaren788HS Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 2)1024 hpMcLaren788HS Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 1)930 hpMcLaren788HS Spider4.0 V8788 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.1 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
2.2 s
2.4 s
2.5 s
2.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
5.0 s
5.6 s
6.1 s
7.0 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
11.5 s
13.9 s
16.0 s
26.6 s
Top speed
386 km/h
240 mph
370 km/h
230 mph
360 km/h
224 mph
330 km/h
205 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.7 s
1.7 s
1.8 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
4.0 s
4.2 s
4.3 s
4.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
5.8 s
6.1 s
6.3 s
6.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
7.4 s
7.7 s
8.0 s
8.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
8.7 s
9.1 s
9.4 s
9.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
284 km/h
176 mph
269 km/h
167 mph
260 km/h
162 mph
243 km/h
151 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren788HS Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 3)1182 hp
1,182 hp
881 kW
McLaren788HS Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 2)1024 hp
1,024 hp
764 kW
McLaren788HS Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 1)930 hp
930 hp
693 kW
McLaren788HS Spider4.0 V8788 hp
788 hp
588 kW

McLaren 788HS Spider 4.0 V8 (Stage 3) 1182 hp has 394 hp more than McLaren 788HS Spider 4.0 V8 788 hp.

The biggest power difference is between McLaren 788HS Spider 4.0 V8 788 hp and McLaren 788HS Spider 4.0 V8 (Stage 3) 1182 hp: 394 hp (294 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren788HS Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 3)1182 hp
1,240 Nm
915 lb-ft
McLaren788HS Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 2)1024 hp
1,080 Nm
797 lb-ft
McLaren788HS Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 1)930 hp
976 Nm
720 lb-ft
McLaren788HS Spider4.0 V8788 hp
800 Nm
590 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren788HS Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 3)1182 hp
1,313 kg
2,895 lb
McLaren788HS Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 2)1024 hp
1,313 kg
2,895 lb
McLaren788HS Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 1)930 hp
1,313 kg
2,895 lb
McLaren788HS Spider4.0 V8788 hp
1,313 kg
2,895 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren788HS Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 3)1182 hp
386 km/h
240 mph
McLaren788HS Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 2)1024 hp
370 km/h
230 mph
McLaren788HS Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 1)930 hp
360 km/h
224 mph
McLaren788HS Spider4.0 V8788 hp
330 km/h
205 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren788HS Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 3)1182 hp2.2 s
McLaren788HS Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 2)1024 hp2.4 s
McLaren788HS Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 1)930 hp2.5 s
McLaren788HS Spider4.0 V8788 hp2.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between McLaren 788HS Spider 4.0 V8 (Stage 3) 1182 hp and McLaren 788HS Spider 4.0 V8 788 hp: 0.6 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are McLaren 788HS Spider 4.0 V8 (Stage 2) 1024 hp and McLaren 788HS Spider 4.0 V8 (Stage 1) 930 hp, separated by only 0.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
McLaren788HS Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 3)1182 hp
900 hp/t
671 kW/t
1.1 kg/hp
McLaren788HS Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 2)1024 hp
780 hp/t
582 kW/t
1.3 kg/hp
McLaren788HS Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 1)930 hp
708 hp/t
528 kW/t
1.4 kg/hp
McLaren788HS Spider4.0 V8788 hp
600 hp/t
448 kW/t
1.7 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
McLaren788HS Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 3)1182 hp
1,182 hp
881 kW
2.2 s
386 km/h
240 mph
McLaren788HS Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 2)1024 hp
1,024 hp
764 kW
2.4 s
370 km/h
230 mph
McLaren788HS Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 1)930 hp
930 hp
693 kW
2.5 s
360 km/h
224 mph
McLaren788HS Spider4.0 V8788 hp
788 hp
588 kW
2.8 s
330 km/h
205 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
McLaren788HS Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 3)1182 hp
Power
1,182 hp
881 kW
0-100 km/h2.2 s
Top speed
386 km/h
240 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,569 mm
179.9 in
Height-
McLaren788HS Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 2)1024 hp
Power
1,024 hp
764 kW
0-100 km/h2.4 s
Top speed
370 km/h
230 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,569 mm
179.9 in
Height-
McLaren788HS Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 1)930 hp
Power
930 hp
693 kW
0-100 km/h2.5 s
Top speed
360 km/h
224 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,569 mm
179.9 in
Height-
McLaren788HS Spider4.0 V8788 hp
Power
788 hp
588 kW
0-100 km/h2.8 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,569 mm
179.9 in
Height-

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMcLaren788HS Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 3)1182 hpMcLaren788HS Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 2)1024 hpMcLaren788HS Spider4.0 V8 (Stage 1)930 hpMcLaren788HS Spider4.0 V8788 hp
Power
1,182 hp
881 kW
1,024 hp
764 kW
930 hp
693 kW
788 hp
588 kW
Torque
1,240 Nm
915 lb-ft
1,080 Nm
797 lb-ft
976 Nm
720 lb-ft
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Acceleration
2.2 s
2.4 s
2.5 s
2.8 s
Top speed
386 km/h
240 mph
370 km/h
230 mph
360 km/h
224 mph
330 km/h
205 mph
Lightness
1,313 kg
2,895 lb
1,313 kg
2,895 lb
1,313 kg
2,895 lb
1,313 kg
2,895 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,569 mm
179.9 in
Height-
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,569 mm
179.9 in
Height-
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,569 mm
179.9 in
Height-
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,569 mm
179.9 in
Height-
Power-to-weight score
900 hp/t
671 kW/t
1.1 kg/hp
780 hp/t
582 kW/t
1.3 kg/hp
708 hp/t
528 kW/t
1.4 kg/hp
600 hp/t
448 kW/t
1.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

McLaren 788HS Spider 4.0 V8 (Stage 3) 1182 hp

  • Has 158 hp more
  • Has 160 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 120 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

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