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McLaren P1 Limited Edition

June 27, 2022 Francis Mitterrand

The McLaren P1 is one of the most exciting road-legal sports cars of the past decade, and interestingly, McLaren has never offered it in a Roadster version. This is exactly the intention of Lanzante, which has decided to produce a limited edition (only five) McLaren P1 models without a roof.

Lanzante will not change the hybrid drive of the McLaren P1, so it is still powered by a 3.8-liter twin-turbo V8 engine combined with an electric motor, with a total power of 903 hp (664 kW) and 664 lb-ft (900 Nm) of torque. moment. It is equipped with a lithium-ion battery and takes two hours to fully charge. Reaches 62 mph in 2.8 seconds with a top speed of 217 mph (347 km / h).

McLaren has produced a total of 375 copies of the P1 model, but only five future owners will enjoy the Roadster version. The designer of the original coupe, Paul Howse, will also participate in the design of this model. The new design involves the removal of the roof and the central roof air intake, as well as the glass roof panels. The car has undergone minor changes to the front fenders, doors and rear. The lower part of the chassis is additionally reinforced to maintain the stability of the vehicle.

Inside, Lanzante has equipped the cabin with satin carbon fiber linings and glossy black switches, as well as a SuperFabric fabric that is resistant to weather and UV radiation.

Source: Lanzante

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Mercedes Vision EQXX with a range of 746 miles

June 25, 2022 Francis Mitterrand

Earlier this year, Mercedes revealed its new electric concept, the Vision EQXX, which was claimed to have a range of 600 miles (1,000 km). Now this model has set a new record with a range of 746 miles (1,202 km).

Mercedes has equipped the EQXX with air curtains, covers and moving elements including a rear diffuser that pulls out at higher speeds, Bridgestone tires with ultra-low rolling resistance. Inside, there’s an 8K resolution 120.6cm screen with a navigation system with 3D graphics showing the city from a “satellite perspective” up to 10 feet high.

The Mercedes Vision EQXX is powered by a single electric motor with 245 hp (180 kW). The journey started from Stuttgart and after two days, 14 hours and 30 minutes the car reached the famous British Silverstone circuit. The EQXX consumed an average of 8.3 kWh per 100 kilometers, and the average speed was 52 mph (83 km / h). The car is equipped with Mercedes batteries that allowed an additional 11 laps (64.8 kilometers) at a speed of 87 mph (140 km / h).

The car is equipped with 30 percent lighter batteries than those found in the Mercedes EQS models. The battery capacity is not known, and Mercedes announced that it is less than 100 kWh. The range was also helped by a 117-cell solar panel which provides energy for the HVAC system (which worked for more than eight hours), lights and infotainment system.

Source: Mercedes

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2023 McLaren Artura GT4

June 24, 2022 Francis Mitterrand

A few days ago McLaren unveiled its new model, the Artura GT4. It is the racing successor to the 570S GT4 with impressive performance and significantly less weight than the rest of the McLaren range. It will have its premiere at the Goodwood Festival of Speed which will take place from June 23-26.

When designing the Arthur GT4, McLaren focused primarily on the weight of the car. It is lighter than its predecessor, which was contributed by the transition from V8 to non-hybrid V6 engine. Also, instead of a battery, the Artura GT4 is equipped with a 110-liter fuel cell, as well as an auxiliary propulsion system. McLaren claims that the weight is still low and in the center due to better balance. The eight-speed automatic transmission has been replaced by a new 7-speed transmission with a shorter gear range.

The more aggressive aerodynamic body kit provides greater downforce compared to its predecessor, the 570S GT4. This includes a new front splitter and a new rear wing with seven levels to adjust so the car can adapt to different types of tracks. The driver’s seat and adjustable pedals are taken from the 720S GT3, and McLaren claims it’s as safe as this model.