23 Dec 2019 McLaren Hyper-GT prototype ‘XP2’ concludes Speedtail high-speed validation programme, achieving 403km/h (250mph) more than 30 times during tests at the Johnny Bohmer Proving Grounds at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA Culmination of extensive dynamic development process for the fastest McLaren ever, carried out at multiple test venues worldwide First customer-order Speedtails… Continue reading @McLaren: Maximum-speed runs at Kennedy Space Center conclude McLaren Speedtail’s dynamic development programme
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New Lotus Evija: full details, pricing and specs
The Lotus Evija has entered the next stage of its development programme, with these latest images showing a prototype undergoing chassis development at Hethel Test Track in Norfolk. It’s the British brand’s first new car in a decade and, when it enters series production next year, Lotus says it’ll be the world’s most powerful road… Continue reading New Lotus Evija: full details, pricing and specs
Supercar maker McLaren to skip electric vehicles. Here’s why — and what it will build instead.
CLOSE Prices for the McLaren 720S Spider start at $315,000. This one cost about $411,000. (Photo: Mark Phelan) Brands from Ford to Porsche are all-in on electric vehicles, but don’t expect a battery-powered model from exotic sports car maker McLaren Automotive anytime soon. “Technology doesn’t allow for a great EV sports car today, largely because… Continue reading Supercar maker McLaren to skip electric vehicles. Here’s why — and what it will build instead.
@McLaren: New McLaren 620R sets the pace as road-legal version of McLaren GT4 race car
9 Dec 2019 McLaren today announces the 620R, the first car in its class to offer true motorsport credentials in a fully road-legal package. The limited-edition coupé – just 350 will be built – evolves the competition specification of the McLaren 570S GT4 to deliver a race-car experience on either track or road. “The McLaren… Continue reading @McLaren: New McLaren 620R sets the pace as road-legal version of McLaren GT4 race car
McLaren looks to Asia and hybrid cars to stay on track
DETROIT (Reuters) – British exotic sports car maker McLaren Automotive will bank on expanded sales in Asia and a new generation of hybrid cars as it steers toward a potential public offering, the company’s chief executive said on Tuesday. FILE PHOTO: The McLaren Grand Tourer is seen during a world premiere at the Top Marques… Continue reading McLaren looks to Asia and hybrid cars to stay on track
McLaren on the up but still a hard climb ahead
Former champions McLaren left the Abu Dhabi Formula One finale celebrating their best championship finish since their time as grand prix winners, but team boss Zak Brown isn’t expecting any miracles to speed up their climb back into the sport’s elite.Red Bull, once place ahead in third, scored nearly triple the Woking-based team’s total, ending the year with 417 points.Despite being among the most improved teams this year, Brown expects 2020 to be more a case of incremental progress than big leaps.
@McLaren: McLaren kündigt TUMI als offiziellen Reisegepäck-Partner an
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McLaren adds models to Ultimate Series – Automotive News
DETROIT — Perched at the top of McLaren Automotive’s product lineup is the Ultimate Series, an elite group of hypercars built in scarce production runs with prices that start in the high six figures. That’s far out of reach for most of the North American vehicle market, but McLaren is expanding the segment rapidly —… Continue reading McLaren adds models to Ultimate Series – Automotive News
Magna to Acquire Wipac Czech s.r.o., Expand Lighting Capabilities
Acquisition to strengthen engineering and electronics competenciesWill increase Magna’s forward lighting engineering capability in EuropeA complement to the 2018 acquisition of OLSA S.p.A.AURORA, Ontario, Nov. 20, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Magna has agreed to acquire Wipac Czech s.r.o., a premium automotive lighting engineering firm located in Ostrava, Czech Republic. The transaction – Magna’s second lighting… Continue reading Magna to Acquire Wipac Czech s.r.o., Expand Lighting Capabilities
World premiere of the production version of Owl
The fastest accelerating car makes its debut Summary The Owl is the fastest accelerating car in the world: 0-60 mph in 1.69 seconds The Owl is the first Japanese full-electric hypercar The Owl is the world most powerful electric hypercar: 4 PMSM produce 2012 horsepower (1480 kW) Great performaces but never shouty: design based on… Continue reading World premiere of the production version of Owl