As a ‘once-in-a-decade’ hypercar project, the Ferrari F80 immediately joins the Italian brand’s elite. But many fans will be surprised that it forgoes V12 power for a highly-boosted, 1,183bhp hybrid V6 engine. Given that it has a price tag of over £3m, and will inevitably be compared with 1,258bhp McLaren’s V8-powered W1, it’s understandable that… Continue reading Why doesn’t the new Ferrari F80 hypercar have a V12? Because a V6 is faster!
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German FAZ: “I think that’s pretty inappropriate”007981
McLaren managing director Zak Brown has sharply criticized comments made by Red Bull’s motorsport consultant Helmut Marko about World Cup chaser Lando Norris and his mental state. “I think it’s pretty inappropriate to poke around in that and it sets us back ten or twenty years,” emphasized Brown. The 81-year-old Marko recently said in an… Continue reading German FAZ: “I think that’s pretty inappropriate”007981
Ferrari LaFerrari successor revealed as F80
Ferrari has revealed the F80 hypercar, which is the successor of the LaFerrari. It is the Italian marque’s most powerful road car to date with a 1,200hp hybrid V6 powertrain that combines technology from the company’s Le Mans-winning 499P, along with that of its Formula 1 cars. Interestingly, the F80 has been revealed just weeks… Continue reading Ferrari LaFerrari successor revealed as F80
LEGO® EXPERIENCE WITH McLAREN RACING DRIVES INTO UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX
The activation will include play experiences for race fans and their families to enjoy together. Visitors can take photos for the 1:1 build, view the latest LEGO McLaren set models, and unleash their inner engineer by building their own mini-LEGO race car to take home. Everyone is encouraged to share their build on social by tagging… Continue reading LEGO® EXPERIENCE WITH McLAREN RACING DRIVES INTO UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX
KCI ACQUIRES MCLAREN ENGINEERING GROUP
SPARKS, Md., Oct. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — KCI Technologies Inc., a multi-disciplined engineering, consulting, and construction firm with offices throughout the United States, is pleased to announce its acquisition of McLaren Engineering Group, a New Jersey-based full-service engineering firm operating from 11 offices. Continue Reading Earlier this week, KCI’s Chris Griffith met with Jeremy Billig and… Continue reading KCI ACQUIRES MCLAREN ENGINEERING GROUP
McLaren updates Google Chrome
/ McLaren’s F1 car is adding more Chrome branding — and more chrome — to its livery for the US Grand Prix. By Umar Shakir, a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in IT support before joining The Verge. Share this… Continue reading McLaren updates Google Chrome
Ferrari F80 succeeds LaFerrari with 1184bhp F1 V6 powertrain
All in, the powertrain sends a combined 1184bhp to all four wheels for a claimed 0-62mph in 2.15sec and 0-124mph in just 5.75sec. This trumps both the McLaren W1 and the Mercedes-AMG One. Different modes offer varying power levels, with Hybrid, Performance and Qualify selectable via the eManettino switch on the steering wheel. There is… Continue reading Ferrari F80 succeeds LaFerrari with 1184bhp F1 V6 powertrain
Track-ready Maserati MC20 GT2 Stradale goes on sale at £338,880
Maserati‘s track-ready, GT2-inspired version of its MC20 supercar has gone on sale in the UK, eclipsing rivals with a £338,880 price tag and making it the first most expensive ever model. Compared with the regular MC20, the Maserati GT2 Stradale is 60kg lighter, it gets an extra 11bhp from its twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 and it is fitted… Continue reading Track-ready Maserati MC20 GT2 Stradale goes on sale at £338,880
@niche: IT WON’T BE LONG NOW! VERSION NO. 99.003584
Editor’s Note: This week, Peter delves into the latest industry machinations and delusional decisions currently being made in the relentless (and never-ending) slog toward the EV Future. In “On The Table,” we take another detailed look at the new McLaren W1, the successor to the McLaren F1 and McLaren P1 supercars and the latest “supercar of the moment.” And… Continue reading @niche: IT WON’T BE LONG NOW! VERSION NO. 99.003584
Are there any ‘1’ names left after the McLaren W1?
If you’re sold on using the numeral 1, as McLaren seemingly is for its fastest car series (F1, P1 and now W1), I wonder what your remaining naming options are. Most of the 1 names are already ‘taken’ one way or another: some by trademark, others just by association (so available but better avoided). There… Continue reading Are there any ‘1’ names left after the McLaren W1?