McLaren Toronto just delivered a very special one-off McLaren 600LT Coupé “Comet Fade” with loads of premium goodies, courtesy of the McLaren Special Operations (MSO). Specially made for a long-time customer of the dealer, this particular McLaren 600LT’s design is mainly inspired by the brightness and speed of an icy comet. (more…)
Smartphone maker OnePlus has collaborated with McLaren to produce the very beautiful OnePlus 7T McLaren Edition smartphone. For those looking for a device that’s both beautiful and high performance, you can try to get your hands on one of the McLaren inspired bad boys. (more…)
The super successful McLaren Mercedes titan duo is coming back to the world of Formula 1 and we can’t be more excited about the legendary prospect. McLaren Racing together with Mercedes-Benz announced that the McLaren F1 team will be powered by Mercedes starting in the 2021 season. (more…)
If you’re looking for the ultimate and rare supercar, McLaren Kuala Lumpur has just the option for you with their latest McLaren 720S Spider. Priced at RM1.218 million, there are only 3 units available for the Malaysian market and if you happen to buy one, we would like to be your best friends. (more…)
The McLaren 720S which was voted as the World Performance Car 2019 by the World Car of the Year jury wants to get the younger generation passionate about the world of supercars and they’ve successfully created something that will win many hearts (most of them will be dads). (more…)
McLaren Automotive has finally revealed their latest interpretation of a modern yet powerful Grand Tourer in the form of the McLaren GT. Challenging the normal conventions of a Grand Tourer, the superlight GT is simply sleek, elegant, and muscular with a true supercar DNA thrown into the mix. (more…)
The latest McLaren GT is set for its global launch next week, specifically on 15 May 2019. Known as the McLaren Superlight Grand Tourer, it’ll be the fourth brand new model announced under the McLaren Automotive Track25 business plan. (more…)
What happens when you combine your passion for supercars and children’s toys? You’ll get a full-scale McLaren Senna built entirely out of LEGO! This came out of nowhere as a team of specialist assemblers took shifts around the clock to build this masterpiece. (more…)
The Bangkok International Motorshow 2019 is coming! Set to begin on 26th March 2019 at the IMPACT Challenger Hall in Bangkok, Thailand, it’s the 40th installment of what is widely regarded as the best motorshow in the region. And here, in no particular order are the Top 10 Cars to look out for at BIMS 2019!
(ALL information, spec data and photos that follow are from GPI International, the organisers of Bangkok International Motorshow)
BMW Z4 M40i
Twin Power Turbo inline 6-cylinder engine
360 hp, 450 Nm of torque
8-speed Automatic transmission
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h in 4.6 sec
MERCEDES-BENZ G63 AMG 2019
V8 twin-turbo engine
577 hp, 627 Nm of torque
9-speed Automatic transmission
Acceleration 0-96 km/h in 6 sec
MERCEDES-BENZ S 500E Plug-In Hybrid
2,996cc V6 twin-turbo engine
Engine output: 333 hp @ 5,200-6,000 rpm, maximum torque of 480 Nm @ 1.600 – 4,000 rpm
Motor output: 116 hp, 480 Nm of torque
Combined output: 442 hp, 650 Nm of torque
7-speed Automatic transmission; 7G-Tronic Plus
HYUNDAI KONA
Electric Vehicle
Official range of 415 km
64 kWh Lithium-ion battery
Produces maximum 201 hp, 394 Nm of torque
SUZUKI JIMNY SIERRA
K15B 1460cc 4-cylinder engine
maximum power of 102 hp @ 6,000 rpm, maximum torque of 130 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
4-speed automatic transmission, 4WD
MAZDA 3 KAI CONCEPT
1,993cc Atkinson-Cycle engine
Engine output: Maximum power 145 hp @ 6,200 rpm, maximum torque of 175 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Motor output (AC Synchronous Permanent Magnet Electric Motor): 184 hp @ 5,000 – 6,000 rpm, Maximum torque of 315 Nm @ 0-2,000 rpm
Combined output: 215 hp @ 6,200 rpm
Automatic transmission E-CVT (3rd Generation)
ALL NEW HONDA ACCORD 1.5L Turbo
DOHC 4-cylinder Direct Injection Dual VTC petrol engine
Maximum power of 192 hp @ 5,500 rpm, maximum torque of 260 Nm @ 1,500 – 5,000 rpm
Automatic transmission CVT
ALL NEW TOYOTA SUPRA
Top Grade RZ: 0-liter inline 6-cylinder twin scroll turbo petrol engine
8-speed Automatic Transmission
Maximum power of 340 hp @ 5,000-6,500 rpm , Maximum torque of 500 Nm @ 1,600-4,500 rpm
Acceleration 0-100 km/h in 3 sec
Not for sale
MCLAREN 720S SPIDER
1st time in Thailand
Maximum power of 720 hp, Maximum torque of 770 Nm
V8 4,000cc engine
Acceleration 0-100 km/h in 2.9 sec, Acceleration 0-200 km/h in 7.9 sec
ASTON MARTIN VALKYRIE AMR PRO
5- liter V12 NA engine
Mid-shifted, Rear wheel drive
Energy Recovery System produces total 1,100 hp and a top speed at 360 km/h
Will be displayed on 7 days
Worth 300 million Baht
MITSUBISHI E-EVOLUTION CONCEPT
Three electric motors operate together with battery located under the floor mid-ship of the vehicle
McLaren has unveiled a new supercar that’s part of its Ultimate Series collection. Called the Senna, this particular machine pays homage to former McLaren F1 Driver and legend Aryton Senna, in more than one way. Unlike the usual crop of cars we are used to seeing from the Woking based automaker, this one has minimal tech and luxuries.
It is built with the company’s carbon fibre Monocage III chassis, the very same one that underpins the McLaren 720S, and is said to be the strongest one that it has ever built. The car sports similar looks to the base 720S but comes with heavily modified bodywork, rear wing and diffusers for aerodynamic efficiency.
This rear-wheel-drive McLaren forgoes the practicality and luxuries of other cars in the stable for a race-focused setup and overall weight of just 1,198kg. In fact, it happens to be the lightest production car that the company has produced since the iconic F1. Downforce is magnified through the use of active aerodynamics for the front and rear.
“The McLaren Senna delivers true performance, all the way to the limit of a driver’s ability. With a truly astonishing power-to-weight ratio, this car is about performance that is accessible and attainable, yet at the same time exciting and challenging for the very best drivers in the world – and with an intense, sensory experience to match, “ Andy Palmer, Vehicle Line Director, McLaren Ultimate Series.
Powering the car is a mid-mounted 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine that produces 789bhp and 800Nm of torque. Codenamed M840TR, the company’s engineers from the beginning, set out to build a powerplant that provides the intended visceral feel and experience. And it is mated to a dual clutch 7-speed gearbox that has manual and auto mode.
Output from the drivetrain can be altered via the Active Dynamics Panel, that sets the throttle response based on the selected setting of Comfort Sport or Track. The ambiance is is improved by several added features that include a roof mounted snorkel air intake, as well as engine acoustics transferred to the cabin via the mounts and body panels.
McLaren has fitted the car with the RaceActive Chassis Control II (RCC II), a hydraulic suspension setup works with the active aerodynamics and race tuned chassis to create a truly track-focused experience. The automaker says that the car, though road-legal, isn’t meant for regular runs to the supermarket. It’s a razor-sharp track car that can be used on the road, occasionally.
The Sena’s adaptive dampers are connected to each other hydraulically. Each has two valves independently adjustable for compression and rebound. The car’s stiffness is separately controlled via a kinetic roll system, or K-damper. As for braking power, the Senna has the most advanced system fitted to a McLaren road car. It features carbon ceramic discs that offer exceptional performance.
Production of the car is limited to 500 units, which will be hand-assembled at the McLaren Production Centre in Woking, Surrey, England from Q3 2018. Like its siblings, all 500 will probably be snapped up in no time at all.