McLaren continues to intrigue the public issued by the teaspoonful of information on new national speed Sports Series. This time the British issued completely free of camouflage shot ... No, not the prototype, but only its coal plastic monokoka. There is little that reveals the frame itself however serves as convincing proof that rival Porsche 911 Turbo is well underway and scheduled for April Premiere will take place on time.
In the accompanying photograph of a press release McLaren recalls that first began to put racing and road car carbon chassis in 1981 and is proud of its leadership in this area. Now the carbon fiber is the rule rather than the exception for sports cars; however, we have before us another proof that the new coupe will be easy, hard and fast (who would doubt).
Recall that the power Biturbo 3,8-litre V8 for Sports Series will be in the range between 500 and 600 HP, that will result in acceleration to 100 km/h in less than 4 seconds and a top speed in the region of 290 km/H. in this case, according to preliminary estimates, the U.S. price of the new car will be about 180,000 dollars, nearly 100 000 cheaper than the new 650S - fantastic deal! McLaren expects to sell this year not less than 2000 Sports Series, and we don't think in Woking are building castles in the air...