Verdict
B
BHP
616 bhp
0–60
3.0 s
Top speed
207 mph
MPG
16 mpg
Used
$80,000-$140,000
Strengths
- Carbon-fiber tub at the price
- Pricing has crashed
- M838T V8 has serious performance
Weaknesses
- Reliability of early McLaren cars is poor
- IRIS infotainment is glacial
- DCT clutch wear
Notable tech
- Carbon-fiber MonoCell tub
- 7-speed dual-clutch
- RWD only
- M838T 3.8 twin-turbo V8 (developed with Ricardo)
- Hydraulic anti-roll (no traditional anti-roll bars)
Common issues
- Door strut failures (very common)
- Coolant pump failures
- DCT clutch wear
Used-market budget
$95,000
Typical price point for a well-maintained example with full service history. Cars priced significantly below this often require remedial work.