The Speedtail model that McLaren has just launched is a hypercar that has received a lot of anticipation, not only because of its tremendous power but also its unique design. With a capacity of 1,035 horsepower, this 3-seat car can accelerate from 0-300 km/h in just 12.8 seconds, while the maximum speed reaches 402.3 km/h.
Considered by McLaren to be the “ultimate street car” and also the first in the “Ultimate Series”, up to this point, more than 100 people have placed deposits to buy this vehicle even though its price is not high. Not comfortable at all – 2.25 million USD In fact, McLaren only produced 106 Speedtails and is expected to deliver them by 2020.
Inspired by F1 racing cars, the driver’s seat, speedometer and steering wheel are all arranged in the middle, behind are 2 seats for passengers. The car’s interior is a blend of carbon, leather and metal, creating a luxurious yet sporty look. Many of the interior details are made from a special type of carbon fiber that McLaren collaborated with watchmaker Richard Mille to create.
At first glance, the inside of the cockpit is no different from the feeling of sitting inside a spacecraft. Behind the steering wheel are touch screens running vertically from left to right, while buttons to fine-tune driving modes and vehicle functions are located on the ceiling. The car’s glass is also electrochromic, helping users customize the amount of outside light entering the cabin. Besides, LED interior lighting is also integrated into the glass.
There is not much information about the car’s engine, but we know that the Speedtail’s powertrain is a gasoline-electric hybrid, helping the car achieve much greater acceleration compared to cars using traditional internal combustion engines. . In addition to the special design that reminds people of the Volkswagen XL1 model, the car also has many other extremely impressive aerodynamic features, including the front wheels that look very different from what we usually see. in current car models.
In addition, the rearview mirror is now also removed, replaced by a camera system placed on both sides and information will be transmitted to the screen inside the cockpit.What makes the Speedtail weigh only 1.43 tons lies in “titanium-deposited carbon fiber” – the main material used to create the vehicle’s body. During operation, when the driver switches to “mode” Velocity”, the vehicle’s chassis automatically reduces to 35mm to lower the vehicle’s center of gravity, thereby increasing traction as well as safety when the vehicle has to turn sharply.
Hidden behind the rear of the car is a spoiler that helps the car quickly reach maximum speed, while also shortening the braking distance. Of course, the tires equipped on the McLaren Speedtail are P-Zero, a high-performance tire model produced by the Pirelli brand. The front tire size is 20 inches while the rear tire is 21 inches.
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With Speedtail, McLaren seems to be marking a new milestone in their history of crafting and producing high-performance cars. The British supercar brand is pushing the limits of technology and design further than ever, and especially the way they apply carbon, which no one has ever done or thought of in the history of their development. Automobile Industry.The Speedtail has a bit of nostalgia from the 1993 McLaren F1, but besides that, it has the beauty and modernity that comes from the future of a hybrid gasoline-electric hypercar.
