When it introduced the Speedtail back in October 2018, McLaren said that it will be the fastest vehicle it has built so far. More than one year later and it's official, the Speedtail has the highest top speed of any McLaren to date. The hybrid supercar hit a top speed of 250 mph during tests on the the Johnny Bohmer Proving Grounds drag strip at Kennedy Space Center, Florida, surpassing the previous record holder, the McLaren F1.

The McLaren Speedtail hits 250 mph with ease

The hybrid supercar reached the benchmark more than 30 times during testing at the Kennedy Space Center, proving that it doesn't require special conditions to do so. In fact, all it takes is a runway that's long enough to get to 250 mph. These runs ended a testing period that included top speed attempts in Idiada, Spain and Papenburg, Germany.

The Speedtail's top speed capabilities aren't surprising either.

This rating enables a zero to 186 mph sprint of only 13 seconds. What's more, the three-seat GT is the most aerodynamically-efficient McLaren ever, a crucial feat in reaching mind-boggling speeds.

McLaren Speedtail specifications

Powertrain

4.0-liter V-8 engine and an electric motor

Combined Output

1,55 HP

Combined torque

848 LB-FT

Top Speed

250 mph

0 to 186 mph

13 seconds


The McLaren Speedtail is faster than the F1

Up until now, the McLaren F1 was the company's fastest production car.

The British supercar retained its Guinness Book record until 2005, when it was surpassed by the Bugatti Veyron. McLaren needed no fewer than 15 years to build a faster supercar. The Speedtail is almost 10 mph faster than the F1, an upgrade that required an electric motor, notably more power and torque, and better aerodynamics.

The McLaren Speedtail isn't the fastest production car in the world

That's 17 mph faster than the Speedtail. The Bugatti Veyron is also faster than the Speedtail at 253.81 mph, as is the SSC Ultimate Aero TT at 256.18 mph. The same goes for the Bugatti Veyron SS, which hit 267.85 mph in 2010. The Bugatti Chiron is also said to hit 261 mph, 11 mph more than the Speedtail. But despite being slower than a handful of supercars, the Speedtail is also mighty impressive. What's more, it turns out that it's the fastest hybrid you can buy right now.