Test drive McLaren Speedtail: the most powerful and advanced - preview
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McLaren Speedtail: the most powerful and advanced - preview
The English manufacturer has presented the heir to the legendary F1. 1.050 h.p. and from 0 to 300 per hour in less than 13 seconds
McLaren introduced a new speedtail... Triple sports car from the House Woking is the heir to the legendary McLaren F1. English signature identified it as the first hyper-gt which will be positioned as the old P1 and the current Senna, in the range Ultimate Series.
La new McLaren Speedtail sports of particularly thoughtful aerodynamics designed to achieve very high speeds that on paper could stop the odometer bar 403 km / h with a sprint 0 to 300 km / h in just 12,8 seconds (4 seconds less than the old P1). All this crowns her like Fastest McLaren road in history.
Ultra-lightweight materials and unparalleled aerodynamic solutions
The frame is an evolution of the famous carbon monocoque used on all models of the British company, and features an unusual configuration of a three-seater cab with a driver's seat in the center in front.
Even the body, from 5,2 meters lengthwas made entirely of carbon fiber with an elongated, pointed tail (no ailerons) that extends like a racing longtail, hence the name speedtail.
Most powerful ever
McLaren was, at least for the time being, very reticent about mechanical data, stating only that the adopted hybrid drivetrain provides total power 1.050 CV dry weight 1.430 kg.
Among the features new McLaren Speedtail Noteworthy is the absence of rear-view mirrors, replaced by a retractable camera system that projects the rear view onto two displays located inside the cabin, at the bottom of the A-pillars.
New McLaren Speedtail only 106 examples will be produced, the same as the original McLaren F1. All devices have already been ordered for around € 1,97 million at current exchange rates and will be shipped to customers starting in 2020.
