McLaren Sabre (2021)

 

The Sabre is one of the rarest and most unique McLarens that not enough people are familiar with. It was introduced in 2020 in collaboration with McLaren Special Operations (MSO) and designed specifically for the U.S. market. Powering the Sabre is a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 with 824 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. It can launch from zero to 60 mph in 2.6 seconds and accomplish a top speed of 218 mph. The Sabre remains one of the fastest and most powerful non-hybrid McLarens ever made. Underpinning the Sabre is the same carbon-fiber monocoque chassis as the Senna. It also features a similar interior to that of the Senna, except the Sabre offers more horsepower and a better, sleeker design.

McLaren built only 15 examples of the Sabre through 2021. Each example of the Sabre was priced at around $3.5 million when new and will only appreciate in value from there. This year's Exotics on Broadway show displayed two McLaren Sabres compared to one last year. The first example in mostly orange was present at last year's and this year's shows, while the second example in mostly bare carbon and purple was added to this year's show. This also means that I have only ever seen two McLaren Sabres in person thus far, making me part of an incredibly lucky crowd. Overall, the McLaren Sabre is an amazing and underrated supercar, and an all-around upgrade over the vehicle it is based on, the Senna. Out of all the McLarens showcased at this year's Exotics on Broadway, the two Sabres, two P1s, and Solus GT were the coolest and stood out to me the most.

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