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As of May 14, 2025, McLaren has officially opened the final order window for the 750S supercar — the last chapter of a model family that began with the 720S nearly a decade ago. The Woking-based manufacturer has confirmed that production of the 750S will end in 2027, making this the final opportunity to secure a brand-new example of its celebrated mid-engine V8 coupe or spider. Allocations are still available through the brand's global network, but the clock is now ticking.
When the McLaren 720S exploded onto the scene in 2017, it reset the supercar benchmark in one clean sweep. Its exotic appearance, brutally effective aerodynamics, and handling that rewarded skilled drivers made it an instant reference point — and a genuine wake-up call for Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Porsche. The 750S, which arrived in 2023, took that winning formula and sharpened it further, but its time in the spotlight is now coming to a close.
McLaren is accepting the final orders for the 750S today, and once production halts in 2027, the platform that carried the company's core Super Series range will be retired. The announcement marks the end of an engineering line that has been central to McLaren's modern identity.
It would be easy to dismiss the 750S as a warmed-over 720S, but the specification sheet tells another story. The car's 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 produces 740bhp — 750PS to be precise, hence the model name — which is a meaningful step up from its predecessor. More importantly, roughly 30 per cent of the car's parts are new, with the biggest gains coming in chassis stiffness, aerodynamic balance, and the way the suspension communicates with the driver.
The 750S is not about absolute numbers alone. Its dry weight of just 1,277kg makes it exceptionally light, and that lightness translates directly into driving behaviour: sharp turn-in, strong braking stability, and an overall sense of agility that heavier machines simply cannot match.
One decision stands out in today's supercar landscape. While almost every rival has moved to electrically assisted power steering, McLaren kept a hydraulic setup for the 750S. The result is a helm that delivers natural, uncorrupted feedback, giving the driver consistent information through every corner. It is a deliberate choice that keeps the driving experience pure.
A hydraulically assisted rack is heavier and harder to package than an electric one, but in a car that weighs as little as the 750S, the trade-off is acceptable. For enthusiasts, this mechanical connection is a major part of the car's charm, and it is something a future electrified replacement may not be able to replicate in quite the same way.
The same architecture has proven remarkably versatile. Under the Super Series umbrella, McLaren used it to build the track-oriented 765LT, the extreme 788HS, a competitive GT3 racer, and a steady stream of ultra-low-volume and one-off creations. Each one pushed the design in a different direction, from the LT's obsession with cutting weight to the GT3 car's endurance-racing duties.
That breadth of applications says a lot about the backbone of the 750S. It is a platform that could be tuned for road comfort, circuit dominance, or full-on motorsport competition, all without losing its fundamental character.
When British title Auto Express first drove the 750S, it awarded the car its maximum five-star rating — a verdict the magazine extends only sparingly. The review praised the balance between overwhelming performance and everyday usability, noting that the 750S feels exciting yet manageable on public roads. For a car with hypercar-level pace, that combination is rare.
This critical reception helped cement the 750S as more than a stop-gap successor. It became the definitive expression of everything McLaren claimed to value: lightness, feeling, and driver engagement above all else.
McLaren has been transparent about what comes next. The W1 hypercar, unveiled in late 2024 as the spiritual successor to the P1, introduced a brand-new hybridised V8 powertrain. McLaren has now confirmed that this engine architecture will live on in the eventual successor to the 750S.
The implications are clear. The next core McLaren supercar will be electrified, adding complexity, weight, and probably even more performance. But it will also mark the end of the pure-combustion V8 era that began with the MP4-12C and was perfected in the 720S and 750S.
This announcement is more than a routine production update. It is a transition point for the entire supercar segment. As emissions regulations tighten worldwide and manufacturers pivot to hybrid assistance, the 750S represents one of the last mainstream supercars to reach customers without any form of electrification.
American buyers, in particular, face a straightforward decision. Order now through a McLaren retailer, or risk paying a significant premium in the years after the final cars are built. History suggests that well-optioned, last-year examples of landmark supercars perform strongly on the secondary market — and the 750S is exactly the kind of car collectors tend to chase once it leaves the showroom floor.
There is also an emotional dimension. The 750S's hydraulic steering, its low dry weight, and its analog honesty are rapidly disappearing from the industry. For drivers who care about the connection between hands and tarmac, the next few months may represent the last realistic chance to own a brand-new car that delivers on those principles.
Henrik Wilhelmsmeyer, McLaren's Chief Commercial Officer, summarised the 750S's place in the company's history.
"The 750S represents everything that defines a McLaren supercar: benchmark performance, thrilling driver engagement, technical innovation, expressive design, and defined personalisation. It will leave behind an extraordinary legacy."
A decade is short by any measure, but the 720S and 750S packed more into those years than many models achieve over a lifetime. With the final order books now open and production set to run until 2027, buyers still have time to act — but not forever.
When the last 750S rolls off the line at Woking, one of modern motoring's most important lineages will come to a close. What follows will be faster, more intelligent, and hybrid, but it will never feel quite the same. For enthusiasts who grew up admiring McLaren's pure, lightweight V8 supercars, the countdown to the final farewell has begun.
