McLaren is one of those manufacturers that has stood at the precipice of speed and engineering, delivering numerous wins from their racing division and producing some of the most iconic supercars the world has ever seen. It’s no surprise some of these supercars fetch eye-wateringly high prices at auctions and in private sales across the globe. With their latest 2025 Artura model just around the corner, and starting from a very reasonable $273,800, right now is a great time to go over 12 of the most expensive McLaren cars ever sold, and see how and why each one cost so much.

How We Got Our Model Selection:
HotCars analyzed auction and public sales of McLaren production-series cars, in order to establish the 12 most expensive models. Despite enjoying a rich history in the sport, we have excluded Formula 1 cars, and focused primarily on road-going production models. We’ve secured our model pricing from Classic.com, a leader in online automotive auction listings and consumer advice, to ensure the most accurate and up-to-date prices.

12 2016 McLaren 675LT Spider Carbon Series: $600,000

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The McLaren 675LT is a more hardcore, track-oriented version of the McLaren 650S. The Carbon Series in particular takes the hardcore-ness up a notch, with an additional 40 percent of its body panels being constructed out of carbon fiber. The 675LT is so track-focused that its entire chassis only weighs 165 pounds and features huge, carbon-ceramic brakes with six-piston front calipers and four-piston rears. A 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged V8 supplies 666 horsepower and 516 lb-ft torque and is mated to a seven-speed, dual-clutch transmission. All of these performance-enhancing upgrades make for a 0-60 mph time of just 2.9 seconds, and a top speed of 205 MPH.

11 2016 McLaren 650S MSO HS: $830,000

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The McLaren 650S MSO HS is another 650S variant that calls upon its suped-up sibling, the 675LT, for inspiration. It receives a further-upgraded 3.8-liter twin-turbo V8 producing 679 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque. It’s lighter than the standard 650S too, coming in with 42 less pounds thanks to interior appointments made from carbon fiber. External body modifications allow for a maximum of 485 pounds of downforce at 150 MPH. McLaren refused to release performance specs for the 650S MSO HS, but they’re thought to be much improved over the standard 650S.

10 2022 McLaren 765LT Spider: $880,000

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Limited to only 765 units, the 765LT Spider is a variation of the McLaren 720S with some unique upgrades. It sports a tuned-up version of the M840T twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 producing 755 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque. Some engine upgrades over the standard 720S include a three-layer Senna head gasket and forged aluminum pistons. The M840T is mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox, and a rear-wheel drive configuration puts the precisely engineered power on the road. If you push it, the 765LT Spider will do 0-60 MPH in 2.8 seconds, and will continue on to a top speed of 212 MPH.

9 2020 McLaren Senna GTR LM: $1,302,000

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The McLaren Senna GTR LM is the road-legal version of the McLaren Senna GTR, which is only able to be used on a track. Only five examples were produced, making this one of the rarest McLarens ever. Its design and color scheme hearken back to the McLaren F1 GTRs used in the 1995 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race. Not much is known regarding specs, but we do know its 4.0-liter Ricardo-built M840TR twin-turbocharged V8 produces 833 horsepower, and can rev all the way up to 9,000 RPM, making it one of the highest-revving V8 engines of all time.

8 2021 McLaren Elva: $1,517,000

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The name “Elva” is of French derivation, meaning “she goes”, and also hearkens back to the early race cars developed by Bruce McLaren. Several different paint schemes were offered for the McLaren Elva, all of which were done by MSO. From 2019-2021, there was no option to include a windshield, until McLaren decided to make it available for 2021.5 models. Only 149 Elvas were produced. The Elva utilized McLaren’s M840TR twin-turbocharged V8 and produced 804 horsepower and 590 lb-ft torque through a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox. As for performance, the Elva can reach 60 MPH from a stop in under three seconds, though we don’t know the exact time. McLaren’s Air Active Management System is present, along with the engine receiving a flat-plane crankshaft.

7 2020 McLaren Senna LM: $1,749,511

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Courtesy of McLaren’s Special Operations department, the McLaren Senna LM utilizes a special 814 horsepower variation of the Ricardo-built M840TR twin-turbocharged V8. The paint and body design scheme is meant to call back to the McLaren F1 LM of the mid-90s, and it does so very well. OZ wheels and gold-tipped exhaust pipes further this retro-futuristic look. Only 35 Senna LMs were produced, and all five destined for the United States were originally delivered to the same person in Florida. Much like other ultra-rare McLarens, not much is known about performance specs outside the horsepower and torque ratings.

6 2015 McLaren P1: $2,425,000

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While the McLaren P1 is a popular supercar for the exotic automaker, it still earns its high price thanks to peerless engineering and design. This particular example only had 130 miles on the clock at the point of sale, so it was basically a brand-new car. The P1 uses McLaren’s 3.8-liter M838TQ twin-turbocharged V8 in conjunction with a 4.7 kWh PHEV system. Using these two modes of propulsion, the P1 can produce a galactic 903 horsepower and 664 lb-ft of torque. The P1 enjoys tons of F1-inspired tech such as IPAS, which gives instant acceleration from the battery system, and DRS, which reduces drag on straightaways, making for an increase in overall speed. 0-60 MPH is dealt with in 2.8 seconds, and the P1 can reach a limited top speed of 217 MPH. How fast would it be unlimited, we can only wonder.

5 2020 McLaren Speedtail: $3,300,000

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The Speedtail is McLaren’s first foray into the company’s Track22 business plan, which will introduce 18 new models. It’s also the fourth entrant into McLaren’s Ultimate Series, following the Senna, P1, and F1 nameplates. The Speedtail uses a genius parallel hybrid system mated to their 4.0-liter M840T twin-turbocharged V8. This combination of gasoline and electricity produces 1,036 horsepower and 848 lb-ft torque, enough to tear up asphalt. A seven-speed dual-clutch transmission handles this gigantic thunderstorm of power, and a mid-engine RWD drivetrain delivers it to the road. 0-60 MPH is dealt with in 2.9 seconds, and it can reach a top speed of 250 MPH. The Speedtail sports a three-seater cabin, much like its F1 forefather. It also uses directional-finished seats, which hold occupants in place firmly with just the seats’ leather grain. Only 106 Speedtails were produced.

4 1997 McLaren F1 GTR Longtail: $5,280,000

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The McLaren F1 GTR is a racing version of the iconic McLaren F1 and saw action from 1995 until 2005, when the final chassis was retired. The F1 GTR saw over 120 races, and won 38 of those races, with six pole positions. The F1 GTR saw its first win against the odds in 1995, at the 24 Hours of Le Mans race, persevering through wet conditions and against faster and better-equipped cars. Unlike most of our previous entrants on our list, the F1 GTR Longtail utilized a 6.1-liter BMW V12 mated to a six-speed sequential transmission. Of the 28 F1 GTRs produced, only 10 were of the Longtail variety. Thanks to this rarity and its iconic 1995 Le Mans win, among others, this particular example sold for over $5 million at the Barrett-Jackson auction in January 2014.

3 McLaren F1 Stradale: $16,550,000

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The McLaren F1 is one of the most iconic and easily recognizable cars of the 20th century. However, the Stradale version is something most do not even know exists. In part, that is thanks to only seven being built for the United States market. This particular example was sold for $16.5 million at the ISSIMI auction in May 2021 and boasts similar specs to the original McLaren F1, including the 6.1-liter BMW V12 and six-speed transmission. The Stradale sports some unique aerodynamic upgrades and paint, earning itself a place as the rarest F1 variant ever produced.

2 1994 McLaren F1 LM: $19,805,000

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Another version of the iconic McLaren F1 makes its appearance in the McLaren F1 LM. The LM iteration was a special edition built to honor the five McLaren F1 GTRs that finished the grueling 1995 Le Mans race. However, the keen-eyed reader will have caught this LM is a 1994. The particular example sold was a modified version of the regular McLaren F1, so it’s surprising it fetched so much money. However, modified or not, it’s still an F1. The McLaren F1 LM utilized the same 6.1-liter BMW V12 we’ve discussed previously but received some minor upgrades to up the power to 671 horsepower and 520 lb-ft of torque. It also received a higher redline at 8,500 RPM, and some weight-reducing measures to get the pounds down to 2,341. McLaren themselves have never released performance figures for the F1 LM, but period tests suggest a 0-60 MPH time of 3.9 seconds, but did not chance a top speed run.

1 1995 McLaren F1: $20,465,000

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We’ve arrived at the number one most expensive McLaren, ever: the McLaren F1. Most millennial and Gen Z gearheads will agree this was the car that sparked a lifelong passion for all things automobiles, as it ticks every box for a dream car. Once the fastest car in the world with a top speed of 242.96 MPH, there’s not much else you can ask from the F1. To reach that speed record, McLaren set to work devising a car that could beat the Jaguar XJ220’s speed record of 212 MPH. They needed immense power, and reached out to BMW who provided their aluminum headed and blocked 6.1-liter, 48-valve V12 engine producing 618 horsepower and 479 lb-ft torque. The engine bay is trimmed in actual gold leaf, because gold boasts excellent heat properties. A six-speed manual transmission sporting a triple plate clutch was mated to a rear-wheel drive drivetrain. Inside its cockpit, the F1 had a three-abreast seating arrangement to mimic an F1-style driving experience. 106 F1s were produced over an eight-year period. Despite the fastest car in the world title being long-gone from the F1, it still remains the coolest car in the world to millions of die-hard fans.

Sources: Classic.com, McLaren, Supercars.net,