New McLaren Supercar Expected for 2010 Launch

Posted by Admin on May 19, 2008

With the less-than-popular Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren set to get the official axe in 2009, the path is opening for the next McLaren-branded supercar to make its debut. It’s expected to be built at McLaren’s facility in Woking, England, McLaren has plans for the vehicle to highly compete with Ferrari’s incredible F430.

The rumor mill is saying the McLaren will be powered by a 550-horsepower V8 engine featuring a basic design from Mercedes and built by Mahle (formerly Cosworth tuning fame), the power-to-weight ratio should handily outdo that of the Prancing Stallion. Shortly after the new coupe codenamed P11 is unveiled, a convertible version is also expected.

Alos, Hardcore McLaren enthusiasts should mark 2012 as the year that McLaren returns with a proper replacement for its legendary F1. Powered by a lightweight version of the P11 architecture, this car codenamed the P12 is expected to be powered by a V10 engine with over 600 horsepower. The waiting list will likely start right… about… now.

All We’ve got to say is Where the hell do I sign up, and where do I have to go to get the money to pay for it…

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Ultimate SUV: G55 AMG Powered by a Mercedes SLR McLaren Engine

Posted by Admin on April 20, 2008

Well, in this era of gas efficiency mindset, all we’ve heard about are car manufacturers getting more and more gas conscious. Well it seems at least one person has taken ituon themselves to rid this planet of any remaining fossilized dinosaurs. Behold the Already Almighty G55 AMG, given a booster shot that comes from a Mercedes SLR McLaren engine.

Supposedly a 722HP Supercharged 5.5L V8 will propel this King of SUV’s from 0-60 in only 4.2 seconds. All we have are these pics and this dodgy video to “prove” it.

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Inside the McLaren HeadQuarters Workshop – Creating the F1, MP4-23, SLR 722 GT

Posted by Admin on February 7, 2008

McLaren. The company has a racing history rivaled only by Ferrari. Creators of not just winning Formula 1 cars, but, the Legendary F1 Supercar and The also impressive SLR. With their corporate’s world headquarters and production headquarters a couple kilometers outside of Surry in the United Kingdom. Their 613,500 square foot facility was designed by the architects from Foster and Partners to reflect the high technology present at McLaren.

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