The McLaren Speedtail isn’t just the most accelerative supercars in the brand’s lineup, but it is also loaded with unique technologies, including wireless charging.
Powering the Speedtail is a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine working alongside an electric drive unit to produce a combined 1,055 hp and 848 lb-ft (1,150 Nm) of torque. The electric motor is responsible for 308 hp of this figure and works alongside a 1.647 kWh high voltage energy storage system.
In a new video detailing the powertrain, McLaren says that the battery has been designed to prioritize the quick release of energy and the ability to re-charge incredibly quickly. In fact, the Speedtail needs just 20 seconds to deploy all of its electrical energy, while it can then recharge itself in just 35 seconds.
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When the Speedtail is parked, it sits above a wireless charging pad that acts as a trickle charger to maintain the battery’s status.
Straight-line performance is where the Speedtail really shines. According to McLarenr, it takes less than 13 seconds to accelerate from 0-186 mph (300 km/h) and can reach a top speed of 250 mph (403 km/h).
McLaren started deliveries of the Speedtail in March. The very first example was delivered to a customer from McLaren Brussels and was painted in a special purple paint from McLaren Special Operations.
Prices for the Speedtail start at roughly $2.25 million and just 106 examples are being produced worldwide.