Set to cross the block with Mecum Auctions on May 16, this 2020 McLaren Speedtail represents one of the most technically ambitious road cars of the modern era, offered with just 74 miles from new. Numbered 85 of only 106 individually commissioned examples, the car reflects an unusually high degree of factory personalization, carrying nearly $248,000 in bespoke options specified through McLaren Special Operations, including the striking $112,000 roof-mounted air intake.
Engineered around a lightweight carbon-fiber monocoque, the Speedtail’s architecture draws clear lineage from the iconic McLaren P1, evolving its twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 into a hybridized powertrain producing a combined 1,035 horsepower.
This output is achieved through the integration of a parallel eMotor system developed by McLaren’s Formula E division, contributing 312 horsepower to the total system performance. Power is routed through a 7-speed Graziano dual-clutch transmission, while a stealth titanium-finished exhaust system efficiently manages thermal output and acoustic character.
Aerodynamics sit at the core of the Speedtail’s engineering philosophy. Its elongated, teardrop-shaped carbon-fiber bodywork is optimized for minimal drag and maximum high-speed stability, enabling a claimed top speed of 250 mph—making it the fastest road car ever produced by McLaren.
The advanced active aero system works in conjunction with an adaptive suspension setup, while the dedicated Velocity Mode lowers ride height by 1.4 inches, reconfigures rear aerodynamics, and retracts the digital side-view cameras to further reduce drag.
Inside, the Speedtail channels the spirit of the legendary McLaren F1 with its distinctive three-seat configuration and centrally positioned driver’s seat, housed within a carbon-fiber “tub.” This example is finished in MSO Fresno Valentina Violet, contrasted by a Vintage Tan full aniline leather interior and complemented by Magnetite trim accents both inside and out.
Gloss-tinted carbon fiber, machined aluminum badging, and lightweight 10-spoke gloss black wheels—paired with exposed carbon fiber front wheel covers—underscore the car’s obsessive focus on aerodynamic efficiency.
Delivered new via McLaren Scottsdale in February 2021, this Speedtail is accompanied by its original accessories, including a fitted car cover, chassis-numbered tool kit, and wireless charging base. As a showcase of McLaren’s “everything for a reason” design ethos, it stands as a rare convergence of cutting-edge hybrid technology, aerodynamic innovation, and uncompromising performance.
Source: Mecum Auctions
