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McLaren Albert Speedtail with 1,035 hp

At the car event, Sunset Plaza in Los Angeles, McLaren will unveil its new supercar. It is a McLaren Albert Speedtail model with 1,035 hp and a top speed of 250 mph.

The exterior of the car is the work of McLaren Special Operations (MSO). Their workers spent 12 weeks applying the paint from a dark shade at the front to a light shade at the back. The car was ordered by a McLaren dealer from Beverly Hills who said:

“As one of the very last Speedtails to be built at the McLaren Production Center, it was very important to us at McLaren Beverly Hills that Albert honors the brand’s rich heritage, particularly paying tribute to the icon that is the McLaren F1.”

The car is named after the McLaren F1 test mule, named after Albert Drive in England. MSO managing director Ansar Ali said:

“The name Albert has a special resonance with MSO, as we’re the custodians of the McLaren F1 and are based at the Albert Drive premises that McLaren Cars occupied in the 1990s.”

The McLaren Albert Speedtail is one of the few three-seater supercars. It is powered by a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine with 1,035 hp (722 kW).

The public presentation of the Albert Speedtail will take place on August 8th.

Source: McLaren

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electric supercar with 1,000 hp comes from India

Although India is known for cars that are affordable to everyone, it has not stayed out of the production of super cars. Recently, Mean Metal Motors introduced its second supercar called the Azani with 1,000 hp and a top speed of 220 mph.

Ultra light and durable materials were used in the construction of Azani. The car uses a hybrid skateboard aluminum spaceframe adaptable for use on other vehicles. Adaptive suspension with double wishbone, provides instant and simultaneous response to changing terrain and driving stability.

Comfortable with higher passenger capacity, the Azani provides a smoother drive to the driver. Its electric motors are powered by a 120 kWh battery that produces enough juice for a range of 325 miles (522 kilometers). With 1,000 hp and 737 lb-ft (1,000 Nm) of torque, the Azani reaches 60 mph in about 2 seconds.

With a top speed of 220 mph (354 km / h), this super car is equipped with ventilated carbon brakes. The braking system allows the driver to react in time for a safe stop.

Source: Mean Metal Motors

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1971 LAMBORGHINI MIURA P400 S

Auction house RM Sotheby has announced the sale of the legendary 1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 S. During the production period, the Miura has retained its basic look with some performance improvements.

Everything is known about this car. From its appearance in the 60s until today, this legendary model is known as one of the most beautiful cars.

The Lamborghini Miura is powered by a 3.9-liter V12 engine with 365 hp at 7,000 rpm and 286 lb-ft (388 Nm) of torque. Power to the rear wheels is transmitted with a five-speed manual transmission. It reaches 60 mph in 6.7 seconds with a top speed of 171 mph (276 km / h).

The designer of this timeless car is Marcello Gandini. The car, which had been gathering dust for four decades after the accident, was restored by Beckman Metal Works. With independent suspension and an aggressive stance, the Miura was the future of high performance.

From 1971 until this day, the car had three owners and the first was an Iranian student. With just under 16,000 miles (26,000 kilometers) driven, according to the odometer, the Miura has original Pirelli GR70VR15 Cinturato CN73 tires and a PPG paint label.

Only 50 copies have been made, and this is one of them (chassis 4761). The Lamborghini Miura is offered at a price between 1.8 and 2 million dollars, without reserves.

Source: RM Sotheby