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Lanzante 930 TAG Turbo

May 3, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

It’s not often that we see a road legal car powered by a Formula 1 engine, but there are always exceptions. Such is the case with this Lanzante 930 TAG Turbo which is powered by a Formula 1 V6 engine.

In order to compete with Renault, McLaren joined forces with TAG and Porsche in 1982 to jointly develop a turbocharged F1 engine. The creative behind it is Hans Mezger, the legendary Porsche engineer who designed some of the best high-performance engines. When the engine was developed to be tested, it was installed in a road-going Porsche 911 Turbo. This later inspired Dean Lanzante to build this specimen. The same engine powered McLaren cars in the 1984 and 1985 Formula 1 seasons.

Lanzante bought 11 engines to be able to produce 11 unique examples of the 930. To fit the 1.5 liter V6 engine Lanzante teamed up with Cosworth but power had to be reduced from a massive 1,000 hp (735 kW) to a road legal 503 hp (370 kW) and 311 lb-ft (422 Nm) of torque. The engine is paired with a 6-speed gearbox with a limited slip differential. That was enough for the car to reach a top speed of 322 km/h (200 mph).

The car is equipped with a new radiator, new shock absorbers and carbon brakes, carbon and aluminum components, which reduces the weight by 200 kg, but there is no traction control system. It is mounted on 17″ Ruf wheels.

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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.

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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.