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McLaren 650S with new body kit

May 27, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

At the 2014 Geneva Motor Show the British automaker unveiled its new sports car, the McLaren 650S. It was produced until 2017 and was offered in two versions, retractable hard-top convertible (Spider) and coupe. Even though it is a car, which many believe attracts the eyes of many with its design, and should not stand out more, the tuner Zacoe made the car more impressive with a special equipnemt kit.

Inspired by various McLaren racing cars, Zacoe designed a wide body kit for the 650S. Most noticeable is the large rear wing, apparently designed under the influence of the M8D Can-Am driven by Bruce McLaren. There is also a new diffuser that not only looks great but also contributes to aerodynamics. Attention is also drawn to the redesigned rear part of the car where the exhaust system (designed by Frequency Intelligence Exhaust) is at the top, and found inspiration in the McLaren 600LT.

The car also received new aerodynamic rally-inspired disc rims, as well as extended front and rear wheel arches. Zacoe also prepared the wings and placed them behind the front wheels, something similar to the case of the 720S GT3X model. The rest of the car is adorned with a lightweight carbon fiber hood, front fender vents and a front lip spoiler, just like the racing 650S GT3.

Under the hood, there were no changes. McLaren 650S is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.8L V8 engine with 641 hp (478 kW) and 500 lb-ft (678Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch Seamless-Shift gearbox (SSG). It reaches 62 mph in 3.0 seconds, 124 mph (200 km/h) in 8.6 seconds and a top speed of 204 mph (329 km/h).

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Source: Zacoe

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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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Source: Lanzante

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2019 McLaren Senna XP Home Victory Edition is up for sale

December 28, 2022 Francis Mitterrand

At the 2018 Geneva Motor Show McLaren unveiled the third edition of the Ultimate Series, the McLaren Senna. Three one-of-one cars dedicated to the Senna were produced, and this 2019 McLaren Senna XP Home Victory Edition is one of them and is up for auction. It is a unique car that pays tribute to the first victory of Ayrton Senna, one of the greatest drivers in the history of Formula 1, in Brazil at the Interlagos circuit in 1991.

McLaren Senna XP Home Victory Edition is powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter M840TR V8 engine with 789 hp (580 kW) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch SSG automatic transmission. It is mounted on 19-inch and 20-inch center-lock wheels wrapped in 245/35 (front) and 315/30 (rear) Pirelli P Zero tires.

This unique car is finished in gloss carbon-fiber with green and yellow accents and replica Ayrton Senna signatures, neatly maintained and in excellent condition. It is equipped with green and yellow body accents, electronically adjustable rear wing with a Brazilian flag graphic, front and rear. parking sensors, a double-element rear diffuser, front and side air intakes, a Formula One-inspired roof scoop, rear air louvers, RaceActive Chassis Control II, independent double wishbone suspension, adjustable damping and roll modes, multiple stability control modes, variable drift control, brake management and launch control, green machined six and four piston aluminum monobloc calipers over 390mm carbon ceramic rotors front and rear.

Inside, carbon-fiber bucket seats are covered in green leather with yellow contrast stitching. There are embroidered Brazilian flags on the headrests. The steering wheel is wrapped in black leather with green-tinted carbon-fiber accents. Additional equipment includes satellite radio connectivity, navigation, dual-zone climate control, an MSO push-to-drink system, a portrait-oriented infotainment system with Bluetooth and a Bowers & Wilkins seven -speaker audio system. The clock reads 455 miles.

The car has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage. It comes with service records and a clean Missouri title in the owner’s name.

The auction ends on January 8th and the current highest bid is $1,000,000 USD.

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