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2020 McLaren Speedtail with 175 miles is for sale

In 2018, as part of the Ultimate Series, McLaren revealed a limited edition hybrid sports car, the McLaren Speedtail. The plan was to build 106 examples of this model, all of which were pre-sold for around £2.1 million. One of them (#72), the 2020 McLaren Speedtail, is up for sale.

The McLaren Speedtail is powered by a 4.0 L M840T twin-turbocharged V8 engine and an electric motor with a total output of 1,036 hp (773 kW) and 848 lb⋅ft (1,150 N⋅m) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via the Graziano 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission that can be controlled via paddle shifters. It reaches 62 mph in 3.0 seconds with a top speed of 250 mph (403 km/h). It is mounted on 10-spoke wheels wrapped in 235/35ZR20 (front) and 315/30ZR21 (rear) Pirelli P Zero tires.

This super car is finished in metallic gray and is in excellent condition with only 175 miles on the odometer. The Speedtail has a carbon fiber monocoque body, with the passenger seats integrated into the chassis. It is equipped with carbon-ceramic disc brakes, active suspension, power-operated dihedral doors, retractable rearview cameras, hydraulically actuated flexible carbon-fiber rear ailerons, an electrochromic glass canopy, front splitter, rear diffuser, side skirts composed of titanium-infused carbon fiber and black-painted brake calipers fitted over carbon-ceramic discs.

Inside, the driver’s seat is trimmed in rich brown with terracotta accents, while the two passenger seats are upholstered in tan semi-aniline leather. Additional equipment includes two digital displays with a touch screen, a canopy and upper windshield made of electrochromic glass that can be darkened at the driver’s command, a central leather-wrapped steering wheel and additional screens displaying the rear views placed on each side of the dashboard.

The car has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage. It comes with factory books, tools, a copy of the sales invoice, import documents, “show or display” paperwork, a battery tender and a car cover.

The auction ends on December 14th and the current highest bid is $2,222,222 USD.

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2020 McLaren Speedtail with 175 miles is for sale

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2023 McLaren Artura GT4

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.

When it comes to price, the new McLaren Artura GT4 costs £ 200,000.

Source: McLaren

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The first McLaren SUV could arrive soon

There has been talk for many years about the SUV model at McLaren, and late last year a car teaser was released that could point to something like that. Months later, it turned out to be an electric off-road vehicle that will never be on sale. However, it looks like McLaren will join Ferrari, Bentley, Rolls-Royce, Aston Martin, and Lamborghini.

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McLaren has been in a financial crisis for a long time, so the production of SUV models, which are becoming more and more popular, could be the solution. It is the electric off-road car that is proof that McLaren has taken this path in small steps. The electric off-road racing vehicle can provide significant insight into energy management and delivery, and given that the Artura hybrid has been delayed for a long time, this information could be valuable for SUVs in the electric future. The question remains, whether the McLaren SUV will be a hybrid or an all-electric car.

Recently, McLaren got a new director, Michael Leiters. He replaced MIke Flewitt who went to Ferrari late last year. Leiters was involved in the development of the Porsche Cayenne and Macan, so his experience could play a key role.

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There is no official information from McLaren about the SUV model, but according to Autocar, the will for such a thing exists. This would bring McLaren closer to the competition by the end of the decade.

Source: Autocar