Heres our first real look at the mclaren 650s successor. A mclaren p14 prototype was caught testing in spain, providing hints of what to expect from the 650s successor. Mclaren special operations unveiled the mclaren 720s velocity just one day after the 720s was revealed. The mclaren 720s spider is a perfect example of this. Britain doesnt have a space program, but they do have mclaren. Not even power mods can help the shelby gt500 defeat the mclaren 720s at the drag strip. Its a car that delivers the best of both worlds a convertible supercar thats every bit as thrilling as the coupe. It featured nerello red and volcano red paint scheme, and a carbon fibre bonnet. Mclaren storms into geneva with new 720s supercar car magazine. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. The mclaren senna is the personification of mclaren s dna at its most extreme, creating the purest connection between car and driver. The mclaren p1 is a stunning piece of automotive design, but you wont find any needless ornaments or. Feb 22, 2017 were just a few weeks away from the unveiling of the new mclaren 720s.
Dec 01, 2016 super rare and exclusive footage of a mclaren p14 driving on uk roads. Full details on mclarens next supercar at car and driver. Much will be familiar, as all mclaren road cars are built around a shared component set. This is the projects codename and it might change until release. We drag race a new and classic ford shelby mustang gt500 to see what 50 years of progress makes.
A mclaren p14 development car has been spotted by youtube user petrol ped. Mclaren is cooking up another strong competitor for a futurebest driver s car. The 2016 mclaren p14 is a junior p1 exotic car list. We drive lots of fast cars around this joint, so this is not some novices wideeyed assessment. Sep 09, 2016 although the mclaren 650s has only been around for two years, it looks like its about to be replaced. We take a look at the future of the mclaren product range, which includes a gt3fighting p, a p15, and a p16. The p14 will officially debut in geneva in march, so we will have to wait for it a little bit longer. Perhaps the most enviable man in the world is mclaren automotive chief test driver chris goodwin, who. In the front it looks nothing like the older model or the p1. The interior of the car includes a folding driver display and carbon fibre accents. Debuted at the 2012 paris motor show, sales of the p1 began in the united kingdom in october 20 and all 375 units were sold out. On the inside, it offers space and comfort which is not available in any of the previous mclaren models and even in any of the competitors cars. The p14 will use a development of the monocell carbonfiber tub and be powered by a retuned version of the. Mclaren s familiar side intakes have been ditched for smoother panels, and the car s roofline is also quite different from that of.
Magazine, website, blog, and forums feedback tell us what you like or dont like about car and driver in its many incarnations, as well as what youd like to see from us. Mclaren is best known as a formula one constructor and also has a history of competing in american open wheel racing as both an entrant and a chassis constructor, and has won the canadianamerican challenge cup canam sports car racing championship. Full details on mclaren s next supercar at car and driver. Mclarens baby p coming next year with multiple bodystyles. Please confirm price and features with the seller of the vehicle. Every destination is reachable to hire a mclaren 720s p14. But the mclaren 720s is speed on a whole new level. Heres our first real look at the mclaren 650s successor, the p14. While mclaren didnt release anything about the car, it has been spied in numerous occasions so far and it looks amazing. The car that was assigned with the p14 company codename is rumored to be a replacement for the mclaren 650s model. Classic parade chauffeur driven supercar hire happily covers all of london and the uk. Tell us about yourself and our concierge service will assist you in finding your next new car. Super rare and exclusive footage of a mclaren p14 driving on uk roads. Innovation from the beginning our home partners collaborations our cars.
Not that long ago the 2017 mclaren p14 has actually been seen without any camouflage which is very interesting. The 2018 mclaren p14 is expected to be released in the first half of 2017 and it will completely replace the 650s. Like before, the car is not exactly going to be all new. Additionally, mclaren released the teaser image seen below. Exclusive ive filmed a mclaren p14 driving in the uk. It is the most trackfocused road car we have ever built, and it will set the fastest lap times of any mclaren to date. Dec 02, 2016 watch mclarens sexy 650s replacement, the p14, blast along british roads.
Mar 01, 2017 mclaren 650s successor to get new driver display system video the engine bay of the p14 will illuminate when the car is unlocked the mclaren p14 was leaked on instagram 6 weeks before its. Known internally as the p14, mclarens 650s successor will arrive next year with even more extreme styling than that of the p1 hypercar. Mclaren has revealed a new driver display system for its 650s replacement. Although its considered that 2017 p14 will have completely new design, clues of previous mclaren models can be found all over it in the end its fair to mention that expected engine that will feature on newest mclaren baby is the 3. We help you find the best purchase deal available for a mclaren 720s. Mclaren p1 design and innovation mclaren automotive. Mclaren 650s successor to get new driver display system video the engine bay of the p14 will illuminate when the car is unlocked the mclaren p14 was leaked on instagram 6. Mclaren mp412c road trip car and driver car and driver.
Interesting interview with frank in the april car and driver. Our only prerequisite is that you are 25 years of age or over, and hold a valid driving licence. Mclaren s new supercar will let you drift with the swipe of a finger the british sports car companys latest tease for the 650s replacement reveals new technology that gives it the widest breadth. Be it you are at a wedding in central london, the outskirts of birmingham or in brighton, we will provide a luxurious rolls royce or a powerful lamborghini. View motor trend s mclaren car lineup and research mclaren prices, specs, fuel economy and photos. Its a car that delivers the best of both worlds a convertible supercar thats every bit as thrilling as the. The p1 was the exception and it is unlikely for the 650s successor to get the pbrand. A video shows the car during dynamic testing driven by chris goodwin. Read our full test and see photos at car and driver. Jan 27, 2017 the car is referred to internally as the p14 but in showrooms it might be referred to as a 720s, to signify a 720metrichorsepower output 710 regular hp it will be the first member of mclaren. This is supposedly the replacement to the 650s not due until 2018 and i drove up behind it this week. The car features a trick dashboard that can flip at the click of a button, as well. A digital display sits in the instrument cluster, and the.
Bruce leslie mclaren 30 august 1937 2 june 1970 was a new zealand race car designer, driver, engineer and inventor his name lives on in the mclaren team which has been one of the most successful in formula one championship history, winning a total of 8 world constructors championships and 12 world drivers championships. Mclaren started with a reengineered version of the 3. Mclaren senna challenge the impossible mclaren automotive. The new model will apparently be called 720s as a reference to its engine horsepower bhp.
Watch mclarens sexy 650s replacement, the p14, blast along. While this photo doesnt really show the interior, a previous spy shot reveals it to be a driver focused cabin. The 2021 mclaren 765lt is a lighter, longer, and quicker version of the 720s, but the longtail version is also emptier, nosier, and pricier. It will succeed the manufactures 650s, which is nearing its 4 th year in market. Designed, engineered and built to be the best drivers car in the world. Page 9 of 22 nov 14, 2017 mclaren is about to introduce its wildest road car ever. Mclarens 720s test drivers are really just paid hooligans. Born and raised on the track, mclaren automotive use racing technology and expertise to create the most advanced performance cars in the world. The mclaren 720s is a sports car designed and manufactured by british automobile manufacturer mclaren automotive. Mclaren 650s successor to get new driver display system video. Mar 07, 2017 mclaren unveils new 720s, changes the supercar landscape mclaren debuts its new 212mph supercar in geneva, but the drive proves more efficient than the swiss, reporting from our exclusive reveal. One of the major changes of the 2017 mclaren p14 are going to be under the rear hood. In fact, the 2018 mclaren p14 is not really going to hit the market with this name. Mclaren 650s successor to get new driver display system.
Its to be a junior p1and thats definitely a good thing. It is the second allnew car in the mclaren super series, replacing the 650s beginning in may 2017 the 720s was launched at the geneva motor show on 7 march 2017 and is built on a modified carbon monocoque, which is lighter and stiffer in contrast to the 650s. Verdict the mclaren 720s is both mesmerizing to look at and hypnotizing to drive. Supercars such as the 720s have the performance of a formula 1. Family of supercars mclaren in 2016 will be supplemented by a new member in the person of 2017 mclaren p14 supercar. If mclaren is going to hop onto the drift mode bandwagon, they have to test it out somehow. Jan 26, 2017 2018 mclaren 720s p14 spied with black and white camouflage. Mclaren 720s codenamed p14 will have variable drift control the. The mclaren 720s p14 is delivered with full comprehensive insurance for two drivers as standard, and we can deliver collect from any uk address.
Ford mustang shelby gt500 vs mclaren 720s drag race. Mclaren s special operations unit has introduced a range of carbon fiber options for the 12c, 650s, and 675lt. Cadillac on pole mclaren p14 spy shots mercedes a cl concept. According to car and driver, sources inside the company say the p14 will, in essence, be a junior p1. Mclarens main aim with the 720s gt3 was to allow easy accessibility of the car to drivers and teams, not just on driving standpoint, but on serviceability and. The mclaren p1 follows in the footsteps of the iconic mclaren. With bigger turbos strapped on, and running a healthy 20. Instead, it will be more like a refined 650s which in its turn it is based on the 12c. Mclaren cars went into hibernation following the completion of the f1s production run, and mclaren didnt return to the production car market until launching mclaren automotive in 2010, just prior to the release of the mp412c eventually simplified to just 12c in 2011. Mclaren has released teasers of the prototype of its new supercar, the mclaren p14 which is meant to replace the 650s and is twice as efficient as its predecessor. The model, codenamed p14, will achieve 0124mph in 7. In correspondence with autoblog, mclaren communications chief wayne bruce. It is a descendant of the same series that was installed and 650s, the 675lt, which is already obsolete we are waiting for the car on qualitatively different platform. Mar 10, 2017 a detailed look at the new mclaren 720s, previously codenamed p14, that was revealed at the 2017 geneva motorshow.
According to car and driver, sources inside the company say the. Mclaren automotives torrent of new models continues unabated with. The mclaren p1 is a limitedproduction plugin hybrid sports car produced by british automobile manufacturer mclaren automotive. Instead, the car will more than likely hit the market with a name. May 22, 2015 full details on mclaren s next supercar at car and driver. Mclaren has revealed their 720s midengined supercar at the 2017 geneva motorshow. Although the mclaren 650s has only been around for two years, it looks like its about to be replaced. Will the 720s and its otherworldly tech triumph over oldschool favorites like the porsche and corvette. The mclaren p1 is the ultimate expression of mclaren s engineering expertise. Malaga will witness more history over the next few weeks, as legendary formula 1 constructor mclaren will let lucky members of the press behind the wheel of some possibly unlucky 2015 mclaren 650s.