A 4.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine is combined with McLaren’s E-module electric motor and battery to develop 1,258bhp overall which is sent to the rear wheels alone. Combine

Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the world The new hybrid is the most powerful McLaren to date.

The new hyper hybrid hits 1,258 bhp, is limited to 217 mph, has DRS and an airbrake, and can come to a halt from 124 mph in just 100 meters. Yet none of this is the car’s real party piece.