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McLaren Sabre hybrid spied, could be brand’s most powerful car yet

A prototype believed to be the forthcoming McLaren Sabre has been photographed in dazzle camouflage at a dealership in California.


Released by spy.shots on Instagram, the car’s aesthetic is defined by long and deep side scoops, a board-mounted rear wing, a large front splitter, and McLaren's traditional dihedral doors.

It's understood the Sabre is based on the Senna platform, and was inspired by the Ultimate Vision GT car from the Gran Turismo video games.

Unlike the car on which it is based however, it reportedly features a hybrid 4.0-litre V8 powertrain producing around 845kW and 1250Nm.

 

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If accurate, this would make it the most powerful McLaren road car ever built, and more powerful than the manufacturer’s current Formula One cars.

It will slot into the exclusive McLaren Ultimate Series, alongside the P1, P1 GTR, Speedtail, Senna, and Elva models.

According to the source that leaked the pictures, only 15 examples are slated for production, and could cost as much as $4.4 million (AU$6.1M). However, Drive has not been able to independently verify these claims.

Earlier this month McLaren confirmed production of a V6 hybrid coupe – yet to be officially named – that will sit between the GT and 720S in the brand's line-up.

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William Davis

William Davis has written for Drive since July 2020, covering news and current affairs in the automotive industry. He has maintained a primary focus on industry trends, autonomous technology, electric vehicle regulations, and local environmental policy. As the newest addition to the Drive team, William was brought onboard for his attention to detail, writing skills, and strong work ethic. Despite writing for a diverse range of outlets – including the Australian Financial Review, Robb Report, and Property Observer – since completing his media degree at Macquarie University, William has always had a passion for cars.

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