Name: McLaren 750S (2023 onwards) | Expert Rating | The Car Expert
Item: McLaren 750S
Rating: 59.0

Summary

The McLaren 750S is a high-performance mid-engined supercar that combines serious engineering with outstanding driving appeal. It replaced the previous McLaren 720S model from 2023 onwards.

The 750S continues the ‘Super Series’ tradition at McLaren with a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol engine and a focus on sharp handling and high power output. Review scores from UK media are overwhelmingly positive for performance and dynamic qualities.

However, real-world ownership factors are inevitably much less favourable. There is no independent safety assessment from Euro NCAP for this model, and we don’t yet have long-term reliability data. As a result, the ownership case relies heavily on short-term driving impressions rather than established long-term evidence.

Running costs for the 750S are among the highest we have measured across new cars in the Expert Rating Index. High fuel consumption, expensive insurance and significant maintenance costs all contribute. Emissions are also very high in the context of current UK vehicle taxation and environmental standards. These characteristics are typical for cars in this category, but they reduce the model’s overall ownership score within our index.

As of February 2026, the McLaren 750S holds a New Car Expert Rating of D, with a score of 59%. Beyond the car’s overwhelmingly positive review scores, the overall rating is dragged down by very high running costs, high emissions and a relatively basic new car warranty.

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Stuart’s view:

“The McLaren 750S earns exceptionally strong UK media review scores, so its D rating may appear surprising. The difference reflects what the Expert Rating Index measures: overall UK ownership strength rather than driving enjoyment.
Very high running costs and emissions carry significant weight in that calculation, and long-term reliability data is limited compared with mainstream models. That does not question the engineering quality of the McLaren 750S, but it does reduce its ownership score.”

Stuart Masson

Editor, The Car Expert

750S highlights

Extremely fast acceleration and strong in-gear response
Precise steering and excellent body control
Noticeably sharper and lighter-feeling than the 720S
Improved ride comfort compared with earlier McLaren models
Clear focus on driver engagement

750S lowlights

Cabin quality does not feel as special as some rivals
Infotainment system still lags behind competitors
Limited everyday practicality
Very firm focus on performance over comfort
High levels of noise and road presence may not suit all drivers

Key specifications

Body style: Mid-engined coupé and convertible
Engines: petrol
Price: From £252,260 on-road

Launched: Summer 2023
Last updated: N/A
Replacement due: TBA

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Media reviews

Highlighted reviews and road tests from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.

Featured reviews

“The McLaren 750S is an evolution of the 720S it replaces, cherrypicking choice parts of the wild 765LT to create a McLaren best-of album on four wheels.”

Model reviewed: 750S Coupé

Score: 10 / 10

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Evo

Jethro Bovingdon

“A maximum rating of five stars might seem like a generous score for a revised version of an old-school supercar that costs a quarter-of-a-million pounds. But the McLaren 750S gets so many things right on so many levels – and is so much sharper to drive than the car it replaces – we can’t help but be blown away by it. In fact, it’s just how a loud, proud, mad, slightly scary supercar should be. No wonder it’s sold out for the next 18 months.”

Score: 10 / 10

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Auto Express

Steve Sutcliffe

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Auto Express

Model reviewed: 750S Spider
Score: 9 / 10
“The new McLaren 750S Spider provides a sensational supercar experience, and it’s even better with the roof down.”
Author: Paul Barker
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Car

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 10 / 10
“All in all, the McLaren 750S is ferociously fast, adjustable and usable on the road and delivers proper supercar thrills. On track, meanwhile, it’ll be flattering and friendly to track day novices and newcomers, while remaining properly exciting and communicative for the supercar-driving cognoscenti. Go for a Spider and you’ve got one hell of a do-anything supercar.”
Author: Jake Groves
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Evo

Model reviewed: 750S Spider
Score: 10 / 10
“Overall, the McLaren 750S Spider feels like a nicely executed update of an already deeply thrilling and useable package. The engine is more exciting and new stiffer engine mounts add connection without tripping over into annoyance, the front end has more bite and the body control keeps its cool even under duress. I like the slightly meatier steering weight and it tempers the faster rack, and the performance is simply staggering.”
Author: Jethro Bovingdon
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Motoring Research

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 10 / 10
“The McLaren 750S is an intense and intoxicating supercar that rivals the Ferrari 296 GTB. Would I choose one over a 296 GTB? Yes. While the Ferrari is a more polished package, I simply prefer how the McLaren drives.”
Author: Tim Pitt
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The Scotsman

Model reviewed: 750S Spider
Score: 10 / 10
“Unbelievably fun, theatrical and fast, the McLaren 750S is everything a supercar should be. Who cares about the stereo, the car itself was music to my ears.”
Author: Steven Chisholm
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The Sunday Times

Model reviewed: 750S Spider
Score: 8 / 10
“McLaren has shortened the final drive ratio and added more downforce, so you get snappier acceleration and more grip in the corners. It has also tinkered with the brakes, which are no longer annoying. In fact it has tinkered with a lot of things — a third of all the components are new. The main focus has been on making the car more useable on a day-to-day basis, and I’ve got to say that it has been extremely successful.”
Author: Jeremy Clarkson
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Top Gear

Model reviewed: Coupé range
Score: 9 / 10
“McLaren’s finest achievement to date was the 720S. The McLaren 750S tops it – but its main duty is to be painless to own.”
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Safety rating

Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

No safety rating

As of February 2026, the McLaren 750S has not been assessed by Euro NCAP.

Having to buy a few McLaren supercars for testing would probably blow Euro NCAP’s budget for the whole year, so it’s unlikely to ever happen.

Eco rating

Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

No eco rating

As of February 2026, the McLaren 750S has not been assessed by Green NCAP. Again, we’re not expecting it to happen anytime soon – so you’ll have to use your imagination to work out how environmentally friendly a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 petrol engine from a supercar might be.

Running cost rating

Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data

Fuel consumption	Average	Score
Petrol models	23 mpg	E

CO₂ output	Average	Score	Variation	Score
Petrol models	276 g/km	E

Insurance group	Average	Score	Variation	Score
All models	50	F

As you might imagine, The McLaren 750S is a very expensive car to own and run, according to whole-life cost numbers provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our data partner, Clear Vehicle Data.

The supercar’s V8 engine is rather thirsty when compared to the car market at large, returning an average of 23mpg. This is one of the poorest fuel consumption stats in our Expert Rating Index, but on par with other pure petrol supercars like the McLaren GTS, Maserati MC20 and Porsche 911 Turbo.

The car’s insurance premiums are also estimated to be in the highest bracket possible – this is without a doubt one of the most expensive cars to insure in the UK.

Reliability rating

Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy

No reliability rating

As of February 2026, we don’t have enough reliability data on the McLaren 750S to generate a reliability rating.

The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using workshop and extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy, sourced from both official dealerships and independent workshops.

As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the 750S, we’ll publish the results here.

Warranty rating

New car warranty information for the McLaren 750S

Overall ratingD37%
New car warranty duration3 years
New car warranty mileageUnlimited miles
Battery warranty duration0 years
Battery warranty mileage0 miles

McLaren’s new car warranty is fairly standard, and no different from rival brands in a similar price bracket as the 750S.

The duration is three years, with no limit on mileage.

Warranty on a used McLaren 750S

If you are buying an ‘Approved Used’ McLaren 750S from an official McLaren dealership, you will get a minimum one-year warranty included, with the option to extend the warranty by a further twelve months.
If you are buying a used McLaren 750S from an independent dealership, any warranty offered will vary and will probably be managed by a third-party warranty company.
If you are buying a used McLaren 750S from a private seller, there are no warranty protections beyond any remaining portion of the original new car warranty.

If you’re looking to buy a used car that is approaching the end of its warranty period, a used car warranty is usually a worthwhile investment. Check out The Car Expert’s guide to the best used car warranty providers, which will probably be cheaper than a warranty sold by a dealer.

Recalls

Official DVSA safety recalls that have been issued for the McLaren 750S

As of February 2026, we are not aware of any DVSA vehicle safety recalls affecting the McLaren 750S. However, this information is updated very regularly so this may have changed.

You can check to see if your car has any outstanding recalls by visiting the DVLA website or contacting your local McLaren dealer.