The McLaren Elva is a roofless, windowless speedster in McLaren’s Ultimate Series. Revealed in late 2019, it has a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 producing 815 PS (about 804 horsepower) and reaches 100 km/h in under three seconds. McLaren cut production from a planned 399 cars to 149, priced at roughly $1.7 million (about £1.4 million) each. A limited McLaren like the Elva is also exceptional collateral: Borro lends against collectible cars worth $50,000 or more, so owners can raise capital without selling.
McLaren Elva Specs at a Glance
| Spec | McLaren Elva |
|---|---|
| Engine | 4.0L twin-turbo V8 |
| Power | 815 PS (about 804 hp) |
| 0–100 km/h | Under 3 seconds |
| Body | Carbon-fiber open two-seater, no roof or windshield (windscreen optional) |
| Weight | About 1,300 kg with optional windscreen |
| Production | 149 cars (originally planned 399, then 249) |
| Price | About $1.7 million (£1.4 million) |
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Is the McLaren Elva a Hypercar?
Yes. The Elva belongs to McLaren’s Ultimate Series, alongside the P1, Senna and Speedtail, the brand’s most extreme and exclusive cars. With about 804 hp in a lightweight open body, it offers hypercar performance in an unusually pure, exposed form.
How the Elva Works Without a Windshield
Instead of glass, McLaren’s Active Air Management System (AAMS) channels air through the nose and directs it up and over the cabin, creating a calmer “bubble” for the occupants at speed. A small deflector rises when needed. For buyers who wanted more protection, McLaren later offered a version with a windscreen.
Why Is It Called the Elva?
The name honors the McLaren-Elva sports racing cars of the 1960s, which Bruce McLaren designed and Elva built. Those open cars raced in North America and helped establish McLaren’s racing name.
McLaren Elva Price and Production
McLaren originally planned 399 Elvas, cut the run to 249 in 2020 and then capped it at 149, citing parts availability and production capacity. Reported prices range from about £1.4 million in the UK to about $1.7 million. With so few built, resale examples are rare and priced individually.
Can You Get a Loan Against a McLaren Elva?
Yes. An Elva is far above Borro’s $50,000 minimum for vehicles, and Borro lends up to 50% of the appraised value, with a minimum loan of $25,000. An Elva appraised at $1.5 million could support a loan of up to about $750,000.
- No credit check and no personal guarantee. The car secures the loan, and Borro does not ask for personal or business financial statements.
- Fast funding. Once your loan is approved, funds can arrive in as little as one business day.
- You keep ownership. Your McLaren is held in fully insured, secure safekeeping for the loan term and returned when you repay.
- Private and discreet. Borro has lent more than $1 billion to clients across the country and holds an A+ BBB rating.
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No Roof, No Windshield, No Compromise
Most cars wrap you. The Elva releases you. Slide into the carbon seat and there is simply nothing above you, nothing in front but the long curve of the bonnet and the horizon beyond it. Air moves around your head in a calm, curious bubble. Then the V8 wakes behind you, and the day gets very large, very fast.
It is a sensation that is hard to explain to anyone who has not felt it. The sound arrives directly, unfiltered by glass. The road is close enough to read. You are part of the car in a way modern machines rarely allow, exposed and exhilarated, and entirely at ease. Only a handful of people will ever know what that is like. That scarcity is part of the pleasure.
And when it is parked, it does not go unnoticed. A shape this low and clean draws a crowd the way a good painting does: slowly, from a respectful distance, with lowered voices. Someone always asks how many were made. The answer is a very short number, and you get to say it.
A car with a story like this is a rare asset, and it can work for you without leaving your name. Borro lends against collectible cars worth $50,000 or more, holding yours in insured, secure safekeeping while you retain ownership, and returning it to you when you repay.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I borrow against my McLaren?
Yes, if it is worth $50,000 or more. Borro lends up to 50% of the appraised value, with loans from $25,000, no credit check and funding in as little as one business day.
How many McLaren Elvas were made?
149, down from an original plan of 399.
How much horsepower does the McLaren Elva have?
815 PS, or about 804 hp, from a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8.
How much is a McLaren Elva?
About $1.7 million new (about £1.4 million in the UK).
Does the McLaren Elva have a windshield?
Not as standard; its Active Air Management System deflects air over the cabin. A windscreen version was offered later.
See how much your McLaren could unlock. Borro’s car loans start at $25,000, with no credit check and no personal guarantee. Apply now or call 720-458-6788 to speak with a valuation expert.
