Verdict
A
Hypercar · UK · 2020-2022
McLaren Elva
McLaren Elva — spec data and generation history.
Years
2020-2022
Generations
1
Segment
Hypercar
Open-top, no-windscreen, no-roof Ultimate Series — the McLaren response to the Ferrari Monza SP. M840TR 4.0 TT V8, 804 bhp, carbon-fibre monocoque, named after Bruce McLaren's 1960s Elva-McLaren M1A racers. Active Air Management System (AAMS) directs airflow up and over the cockpit when going fast, so a windscreen isn't required — though a fixed windscreen was added as a no-cost option late in production for road usability. 149 cars built, planned 399 cut down due to demand reality. Allocation-only at the time, secondary-market values close to or below list — the speedster format is a niche taste.
Generations
Click any generation for the full deep dive
2020-2022
Mk1
→
4.0 TT V8 — 804 bhp, 0-62 in 2.8s.
Verdict
A
BHP
804
0–60
2.8 s
Top
200 mph
MPG
20.0 mpg
Used
£950,000-£1,400,000
- + Open-top hypercar without compromise
- + M840TR 4.0 TT V8 — 804 bhp
- − No roof or windscreen (standard)
- − Speedster format niche taste
Known issues by generation
Common faults reported on each generation — useful when shopping the used market.
2020-2022 · Mk1
- No fixed roof — usability and weather
- Active Air Management servos
- 7DCT mechatronic
- Specialist parts cost — MSO-only
- Soft secondary-market values
Rivals
Ferrari Monza SP · Aston Martin V12 Speedster · McLaren Speedtail · McLaren Senna