Woking supercar manufacturer McLaren has released a teaser image of its upcoming, three-seater hyper-GT model, for now, known as the BP23. From this rear three-quarter perspective, the BP23 appears to flaunt classic mid-engined proportions, with the suggestion of a distinct cabin-forward posture which should allow its occupants (primarily the driver) a clear forward view, bookended by the tops of the front fenders.
Its rear window slopes down towards the rear end in a manner similar to that of the 720S, with a hint of 458 Italia in the rear haunches as the lines sweep over the rear wheels. Meanwhile, the rear fascia features a much slimmer pair of tail lights, even compared to the slender items on current McLarens.
Just 106 units of the BP23 will be produced, and all have been sold, according to McLaren. Further details are still scarce, but the three-seater hyper-GT is expected to pair electric drive with the M840T 4.0 litre V8 which currently powers the 720S, for a ballpark output figure somewhere between the Super Series car’s 720 PS/770 Nm and the 913 PS/900 Nm of the P1, which is part of the Ultimate Series range.
As suggested by the hyper-GT inclinations, the BP23 will take on more of the 570GT‘s flavour rather than the 720S, in being more road-biased for longer range touring comfort, instead of a single-minded focus on performance and lap times. Certain things haven’t changed though: the BP23 stays true to McLaren’s carbon-fibre construction ethos with its Monocage II monocoque tub and structure.
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