The 2017 McLaren 720S official presentation at Geneva Motorshow

McLaren have officially taken the covers off the McLaren 720S, the replacement model for the Super Series McLaren’s, at the Geneva Motor Show 2017. It is probably the biggest release at the Geneva show this year and does not disappoint! McLaren will be hoping that it builds upon the hugely successful 650S model it replaces.






The McLaren 720S is a completely new design language for McLaren. The body panels are mostly aluminium, wrapped around the carbon fibre structure. It looks delicate and futuristic yet manages to retain familiar elements of McLaren’s previous models. The side profile has a clear teardrop shape to it with slim windscreen pillars and a complete panoramic glasshouse feeling. It should feel light inside with plenty of visibility.





It is a two-seat supercar based on an all-carbonfibre tub, with aluminium space frames carrying the front and rear suspension, and it is powered by a twin turbocharged V8. However, within that envelope, it has been redesigned and updated in every detail. The exterior introduces a new ‘double skin’ door construction that eliminates the need for the prominent side air scoops previously thought essential in supercar design, while the engine grows to 4.0 litres, up from 3.8-litres, and now produces 710bhp.




The 720S’s peak output of 710bhp is produced at 7000rpm, while maximum torque of 568lb ft is delivered at 5500rpm. Max speed is 212 mph, around 341 km/h. Zero to 100 km/h in just 2,9 seconds...it's a rocket. The engine, longitudinally mounted behind the occupants, drives as before through a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox mounted end-on to the engine, but McLaren says further refinement of its control software brings smoother gearchanges at low speeds and faster, sharper shifts at higher speeds. The launch control has also been improved, and as before, there are three driving modes — Comfort, Sport and Track — that govern both engine and dynamics.



One crucial aspect is the conspicuous absence of radiator intakes on the side. McLaren have designed a unique double skin to the dihedral doors which channels air into the radiators. Cooling is actually improved by 15% over the 650S. The front bumper features digital LED headlights integrated within aerodynamic ‘eye-sockets’ which channel air to the low-temperature radiators. The headlights incorporate Static Adaptive Headlight technology with five LED’s producing the base, static beam pattern and the remaining 12 operating in accordance with the direction the front of the car is moving.

The Interior

 

See it in motion..and listen the beautiful sound






Sources: http://cars.mclaren.com/super-series/720s and  http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/motor-shows-geneva-motor-show/212mph-mclaren-720s-officially-revealed and  http://gtspirit.com/2017/03/07/official-2018-mclaren-720s/

  McLaren P1 GTR - The king of the tracks

  Without road-car regulations to hold it back, the McLaren P1™ GTR pushes everything to the limit.  Available only to McLaren P1™ owners, production of the track-focused GTR began upon completion of the 375th and final road car.



The mid-mounted powerplant has an output of 1,000PS (986bhp) and includes an ERS-style push-to-pass system.  The large fixed rear wing features a Formula 1™-derived Drag Reduction System and the wing mirrors have been repositioned to the A pillars to put them closer to the eye line of the driver and reduce aerodynamic drag.  The car sits at a fixed ride height on race-prepared suspension over 19-inch motorsport alloy wheels. Below the rear wing is the exposed, centrally mounted inconel and titanium alloy exhaust.  This all new straight cut twin pipe design has been developed exclusively for the GTR.




McLaren P1™ GTR ownership can include participation in driving events at some of the world’s most iconic circuits with specialist vehicle support.  Also available is access to McLaren racing simulators with driver training from experts that have helped develop and train Formula 1™ champions.  In addition, exclusive consultations with the McLaren driver fitness team and Design Director Frank Stephenson are included in the programme.
Together with one of the most exciting track-focused cars ever developed, the programme offers unprecedented access to the technologies, resources and people throughout the McLaren Technology Centre.  Every experience is unique and tailored specifically for each participant.

 New Interior Images Released

If you want to read more about the McLaren P1, we have a complete review of the top McLaren in our blog, just click here.

Source: http://cars.mclaren.com/ultimate-series/p1-gtr

McLaren 720S first time on American roads

Just days after being officially unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show, the McLaren 720S swiftly made its way to the Amelia Island Concours in Florida for its official stateside debut. Arguably one of the most significant supercars in recent history, the McLaren 720S is a wondrous mix of design, performance, and luxury.





Seeing the McLaren 720S in person for the first time drove home all the dreams I’ve had of it the past few weeks, from the time the first teaser hit Instagram to official unveil in Geneva. The aero work on the door is better in person, while the F1 design of the doors make the cabin experience more profound than we initially envisioned. Sitting in either seat gives a spaceship feel while the amount of exposed carbon on the interior and exterior is just tremendous.



This is the future of supercars, except it’s here. Now. Check out the new shots of the McLaren 720.




A video of the presentation is available bellow:




Source: http://porhomme.com/2017/03/geneva-debut-mclaren-720s-makes-way-amelia-island-concours/

 The McLaren MCL32 was revealed by the team on February 24th ahead of the 2017 F1 season. It was the successor to the MP4-31, and the first McLaren since 1980 not to carry the ‘MP4’ designation, which was dropped following the departure of Ron Dennis.
McLaren went into the third season of their second partnership with Honda in their longest-ever win-less streak. The team’s last victory had come at the end of the 2012 season, and the first race of 2017 would be the third anniversar of their last podium appearance.





Significant changes in the F1 rules gave the team cause for optimism. The widening of the cars handed an opportunity to the team’s chassis designers to make up for more of the missing performance. And Honda had made clear gains with its power unit in 2016, which promised to accelerate as restrictions on engine development were eased for the new season.
A further change for the team in the off-season was a change in fuel and lubricants supplier. McLaren’s long-term relationship with ExxoMobil came to an end and a new arrangement made to use BP and Castrol’s products.




But while focus around the MCL32 will inevitably be trained on the car's livery, it will ultimately be remembered - and judged - on its on-track performance as the fallen superpowers strive to return to winning ways.
"It's the engineering detail on the MCL32 that really impresses me," said team boss Eric Boullier. "The chassis is incredibly well realised, the power unit has been significantly developed and, in Fernando and Stoffel [Vandoorne], we have a hugely exciting driver pairing that's already blending really well.
"There's a feeling around the factory that we're about to turn the corner."
McLaren showed signs of progress in 2016, their second season of a renewed partnership with engine suppliers Honda, but need much more if they are to jump from sixth in the constructors' standings to podium contenders.

Their best result last season was fifth and F1's eight-time champions' last victory came in 2012, but Alonso, preparing for his third campaign back at McLaren, still insists he will be aiming for wins this year.

The double world champion is joined by highly-rated Belgian rookie Stoffel Vandoorne, who replaces Jenson Button as the Briton moves back to the team's reserve driver.

The McLaren P1 is a limited-edition super car that blends a gasoline-electric hybrid drivetrain with striking looks and race-inspired technology in order to provide an unmatched driving experience. Largely built out of lightweight materials such as carbon fiber, the P1 is the spiritual successor to the iconic McLaren F1.
The P1's overall shape is reminiscent of the smaller MP4-12C but its details are far more exotic. The P1 features a truncated front end with a highly-stylized front fascia, butterfly doors, headlamps that mimic McLaren's boomerang-shaped logo and flowing character lines that give the car a look of motion even when it's standing still. Out back, the P1 is characterized by a high-mounted center exhaust, a large spoiler, meandering LED tail lamps and a functional air diffuser.

The finishing touch is added by 10-spoke wheels crafted out of high-strength aluminum. Mounted on low-profile Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires designed specifically for the P1, the wheels have a diameter of 19 inches in the front and 20 inches in the back.



Life Aboard
Designed as a driver's car, the P1 features an interior that is centered around the driver and there are no unnecessarily switches or buttons to be found on the dashboard. This creates a remarkably clean cockpit that is seldom seen in the supercar world. A deep wraparound windshield ensures the best possible visibility in all driving conditions.
McLaren went to great lengths to lower the P1's weight to a minimum and the dashboard, the floors, the headliner, the door panels and the center console are all crafted out of unpainted carbon fiber. To further push the envelope, the top layer of resin on the carbon fiber has been removed and the P1 does not come standard with carpet or sound deadening material.
The two bucket seats are also crafted out of carbon fiber and filled with as little foam as possible. They can only be manually adjusted forward and backwards in order to avoid adding the unnecessary pounds typically associated with multi-way adjustable setups.
In spite of its track-focused vocation, the P1 packs the usual assortment of convenience features including full climate control, satellite navigation and a Meridian sound system.
The instrument cluster consists of a 6.8-inch thin-film transistor (TFT) central screen flanked on each side by a 3-inch TFT outer screen. The three combined screens provide vital information about the P1's drivetrain and surroundings as well as specific menus for the different driving modes.


Under the Hood
The P1 is powered by a revised version of the twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter V8 engine that is also found in the engine bay of the MP4-12C. The mill features a Formula 1-inspired dry sump lubrication system and a low sited flat plane crankshaft that helps reduce the center of gravity. By itself the eight-cylinder makes 727 horsepower and 7,500 rpms and 531 lb-ft. of torque from 4,000 rpms.
A 57-pound electric motor integrated into the V8 engine produces 176 horsepower and 190 lb-ft. of torque, providing an acceleration boost when needed and helping offset the low-end lag typically associated with turbochargers. The motor enabled McLaren engineers to use beefier turbos than they normally would without worrying about creating excessive amounts of lag.

The electric motor gets juice from a 211-pound lithium-ion battery pack designed with an emphasis on power delivery. Mounted between the seats and the engine bay for better weight distribution, the pack can be recharged using kinetic energy or in just two hours by plugging an on-board charger into a regular household outlet. Alternatively, the P1 packs a world-first "pit lane charging" system that uses the V8 as a generator to give the battery a full charge in just ten minutes.
The power generated by the V8 and by the electric motor reaches the rear wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox that can be controlled with carbon fiber shift paddles mounted behind the steering wheel.


Driving Modes
The driver can select between three different driving modes: E-mode, Instant Power Assist System (IPAS) mode, and Active.
In E-mode, the P1 operates as an electric car that is cleaner and quieter than most economy cars for a maximum of six miles at speeds of up to 99 mph. The V8 kicks in automatically when the battery runs out of electricity, charges it in as little as ten minutes and immediately shuts off. In order to preserve energy, the he transmission shifts automatically and cannot be controlled with shift paddles when E-mode is engaged and overall performance is reduced.
IPAS mode delivers the drivetrain's full 903 horsepower and 663 lb-ft. of torque, sending the car from zero to 62 mph in less than three seconds and on to a track-worthy top speed of 217 mph. IPAS also lets the driver use the Boost button on the steering wheel to instantly deliver the electric motor's full output when the engine is close to wide-open throttle.



Active mode is primarily designed to enhance the P1's track worthiness. It unlocks a host of driver-activated features including sport and track suspension settings, a Launch mode and a Race mode that lowers the car and considerably stiffens the suspension.
The P1 comes standard with a vehicle lift system that raises the suspension in order to avoid scraping the underbody on low ramps.



Key Competitors
Production of the P1 is limited to just 375 examples and every example has been spoken for. Its main competitors are the Ferrari LaFerrari, the latest masterpiece from the Prancing Horse brand, and the Porsche 918 Spyder, Stuttgart's newest halo car, but both are also sold out.

Only scarce details and photos were released so far but the car community are enthusiastic about the new McLaren 720s, a substitute for the magnificent 650s. Later, next week it should be unveiled to the world at the Geneva Motorshow, but until that day that's all the media we know about the new supercar contender from Mclaren.

The Interior

The big news is the adoption of a new type of digital instrument display behind the steering wheel. Called the Folding Driver Display, it’s a swiveling digital instrument binnacle offering two different ways to view information. In “Full Display Mode” it offers up a large screen, optionally the driver can only see a minimalist configuration.




 The video bellow shows how the car drifts beautifully but without losing efficiency.

Impressive how the Mercedes-AMG 2017 F1 curves and breaks, 300km/h to nothing in really nothing!

Fastest lap per team

Team	Driver	Date	Tyre	Time
Mercedes	Valtteri Bottas	Day Six	Supersofts	1:19.310
Williams	Felipe Massa	Day Six	Ultrasofts	1:19.420
Red Bull	Daniel Ricciardo	Day Five	Ultrasofts	1:19.900
Ferrari	Sebastian Vettel	Day Five	Softs	1:19.906
Renault	Nico Hulkenberg	Day Six	Supersofts	1:21.213
Force India	Sergio Perez	Day Six	Supersofts	1:21.297
Haas	Kevin Magnussen	Day Five	Softs	1:21.676
Toro Rosso	Daniil Kvyat	Day Five	Softs	1:21.743
Sauber	Marcus Ericsson	Day Three	Supersofts	1:21.824
McLaren	Stoffel Vandoorne	Day Five	Softs	1:22.537

Fastest lap per driver

Driver	Team	Test Day	Tyre	Time
Valtteri Bottas	Mercedes	Day Six	Supersofts	1:19.310
Felipe Massa	Williams	Day Six	Ultrasofts	1:19.420
Daniel Ricciardo	Red Bull	Day Five	Ultrasofts	1:19.900
Sebastian Vettel	Ferrari	Day Five	Softs	1:19.906
Kimi Raikkonen	Ferrari	Day Four	Softs	1:20.406
Max Verstappen	Red Bull	Day Six	Softs	1:20.432
Lance Stroll	Williams	Day Six	Supersofts	1:20.579
Lewis Hamilton	Mercedes	Day Six	Softs	1:20.702
Nico Hulkenberg	Renault	Day Six	Supersofts	1:21.213
Sergio Perez	Force India	Day Six	Supersofts	1:21.297
Esteban Ocon	Force India	Day Five	Supersofts	1:21:347
Jolyon Palmer	Renault	Day Three	Softs	1:21.396
Kevin Magnussen	Haas	Day Five	Softs	1:21.676
Daniil Kvyat	Toro Rosso	Day Five	Softs	1:21.743
Marcus Ericsson	Sauber	Day Three	Supersofts	1:21.824
Carlo Sainz	Toro Rosso	Day Six	Softs	1:21.872
Romain Grosjean	Haas	Day Six	Ultrasofts	1:21.887
Antonio Giovinazzi	Sauber	Day Four	Ultrasofts	1:22.401
Stoffel Vandoorne	McLaren	Day Five	Softs	1:22.537
Fernando Alonso	McLaren	Day Three	Ultrasofts	1:22.598
Pascal Wehrlein	Sauber	Day Six	Softs	1:23.000
Alfonso Celis	Force India	Day Three	Ultrasofts	1:23.568

The oddly-named Ferrari LaFerrari is the latest in a long line of technologically-advanced hyper-cars from the Prancing Horse. Limited to just 499 examples , the LaFerrari (a name that literally translates to "The Ferrari" in Italian) stands out as Ferrari's first street legal gasoline-electric hybrid.



At its core, the LaFerrari uses a 789-horsepower 6.3-liter V12 engine capable of revving to 9,350 rpms. From there, the engine is coupled to a 120-kilowatt electric motor which bumps total maximum output to 949 horsepower and 663 lb-ft. of torque. Two electric motors are actually on board - one to power the driven wheels and one to run ancillary devices.




Power is sent to the rear wheels via a F1-grade seven-speed dual-clutch transmission controlled by shift paddles mounted behind the steering wheel. With both power sources running, the LaFerrari is capable of sprinting from zero to 62 mph in less than three seconds, from zero to 124 mph in less than seven seconds and reach a top speed of over 217 mph.
Huge carbon ceramic Brembo brakes hidden behind 19-inch wheels up front and 20-inch wheels out back help bring the car to a stop.

F1-Sourced Tech

The LaFerrari's HY-KERS hybrid drivetrain is modeled after the system found in Ferrari's Formula 1 cars. Attached to the floorboards, the 132-pound battery pack helps lower the LaFerrari's center of gravity and enabled engineers to place 59-percent of the car's weight on the rear axle.


The battery pack is recharged during braking - even when ABS kicks in - as well as when excess torque is being produced such as during hard cornering. The electric motors powered by the pack lower gas mileage and improve performance but they cannot drive the car by themselves like the ones found in competing cars built by Porsche and McLaren.

Cheating The Wind

A blend of form and function, the LaFerrari was conceived to be as aerodynamic as possible with the help of a wind tunnel typically used to design Formula 1 cars. It borrows some styling cues from the Enzo, its predecessor, and others from current members of the Ferrari lineup like the F12berlinetta.




Active aerodynamic devices such as diffusers on both ends, a spoiler out back and guide vanes integrated into the underbody generate downforce when needed and help the LaFerrari cheat the wind. A wide array of sensors work to deploy the devices automatically without any input from the driver.


It boasts an aggressive appearance with large air dams up front, a F1-like nose cone and a wide rear end characterized by two round tail lamps and four exhaust tips.

Driver-Focused Cockpit

The LaFerrari's cockpit is accessed via doors that swing upwards. Continuing the Formula 1-inspired theme, the steering is commanded with a flat-bottomed steering wheel that groups every major command including switches for the turn signals, the headlights and the windshield wipers, a knob that enables the driver to select from five different driving modes and a button used to start the engine. The climate control knobs are conveniently located on the dashboard.
The car is equipped with a digital instrument cluster consisting of two high-definition color screens and a large tachometer mounted front and center. The driver can configure the information displayed by the two screens.




Interestingly, the LaFerrari's driver seat is tailor-made and cannot be adjusted, but the driver can change the position of the pedals and the steering wheel. Ferrari used input from drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa to create a driving position that is similar to that of a single-seater race car.

See it in motion

Key Competitors

The LaFerrari's main competitors in terms of price and performance are the gasoline-electric Porsche 918 Spyder and the 903-horsepower McLaren P1. That being said, all three cars are sold out.