Showing posts with label McLaren. Show all posts
Showing posts with label McLaren. Show all posts

9/5/13

David Buys McLaren 12C Spider

LOS ANGELES - Most of soccer fans know him? and now he buy new car. That's right that David Beckham Buys McLaren 12C Spider.

British famous footballer, David Beckham, was recently seen sporting a new ride McLaren 12C Spider. This supercar is also a famous singer Lady Gaga mounts.

As reported by Inautonews, the former Real Madrid player is buying the British supercar in Los Angels recently. This option is the right choice for a Becks (Beckham close calls) as one of the supercar exotic super car.



McLaren 12C Spider is equipped with engine capacity of 3.8 liter V8 twin turbo. Engine capable of spraying power reaches 625 horsepower, combined with seven-speed SSG transmission double clutch. This car uses rear-wheel drive system.

McLaren 12C Spider can accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h in just 3.1 seconds. While the average fuel consumption of 11.7 liters per 100 km with CO2 emissions emissions 270 g / km.

In rival, the McLaren 12C supercar with a Spider as the middle engine layout is dealing with the Lamborghini Aventador Roadster as well as the Ferrari 458 Spider.

For information, the husband of Victoria Adams was known as one of the athletes who so menggandrungi automotive world. A number of premium cars such as Rolls Royce has owned, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ferrari, Audi, Aston Martin up.

6/23/13

the list of sports cars come from British

LONDON - there are five supercar made in England and  the list of sports cars come from British can be seen.

Most supercar manufacturers from Europe, but not all of them are from Italy like Ferrari, Lamborghini, Pagani and Maserati. Bugatti comes from French, from German Porsche and Koenigsegg was born in Sweden. Not only that England also had a supercar manufacturer, reported Carbuzz, Friday (07/06/2013), the following 5 exotic car manufacturers who were there, absolutely, the list of sports cars are as follows:

Noble is one of the list of sports cars from England
Being in the final sequence, Noble is a manufacturer which has headquarters in Leeds area established by Lee Noble who eventually sold his business. Noble Automotive has produced M10, M12, M14, M15, and M400. A little imagination but have absolute acceleration. The latter is by using the M600 V8 engine that made Yamaha for Volvo XC90. This car may not be the most beautiful of exotic range of domestic vehicles Queen Elizabeth, but no other arguments this car is one of the fastest.


McLaren can be included into the list. Their creations began as a Formula One racing team and eventually progressed to road car performance. Inspired many of the iron horse that ran in the racing circuit, when the SLR McLaren produced in collaboration with Mercedes Benz, then the MP4-12C, and the last is P1.

the lists come to Aston Martin and Aston Martin products is not all qualify as a supercar, their creation is more familiar with Gran Touring models, but most of it has reached this limit. Vanquish was created to side with the Ferrari 550 and F12, this car into the 200-mph club. Last One-77 with 750 horsepower.

another one of the lists is Jaguar. Manufacturer with a nocturnal animal emblem is actually focused on building sedan and cabrio. Log in supercar territory Jaguar in collaboration with Tom Walkinshaw Racing to produce 450 HP XJR-15, which only made 50 units. Then XJ220 is equipped with twin-turbo V12 engine, 542 HP. Last C-X75 uses a hybrid engine, and predictions will be born two decades later.

Lotus can be included too. The manufacturer is now just focus on the car agile and muscular Exige and Evora, but in the past there was a moment where Esprit is the main rival Ferrari. Esprit is only using 2.0-liter engine and produces 140 HP, V8 engine was replaced with a 3.5 liter twin-turbo 350 hp.

4/23/13

scaled target of Jenson Button for his team


Woking,  - Jenson Button who failed to fulfill his ambition of a podium finish in Malaysia, called GP China as a beginning of the season. "Bringing home two points from two races at the beginning, nothing real yet. I think, everyone in the team will lift themselves up and really ready to compete and wants to compete with us," said Button.

Former world champion in 2009 was realized that he and the team again lost performance, so it is hoped perform in Shanghai later could be better than the two previous series. "The important thing for us, to go (Shanghai) this weekend with a clear focus, the sharpening power of ham [pear in all sessions and improve our understanding of the car," he explained.



Failed on the podium in the first two series (Australia and Malaysia), McLaren promised to demonstrate strength when competing in F1 Chinese GP, 14 April 2013. With capital identified some solutions, plus quite a long period of rest, make Woking headquarters in the UK, and is ready to make a breakthrough on the podium.

Finished ninth in Australia by Jenson Button and Sergio Perez in Malaysia are the best results plucked McLaren. Plus, Perez has not been so united with the MP4-28.

But, Martin Whitmarsh, team leader optimistic, with the hard work of the team during the pause is helpful McLaren could be more competitive when competing at the Shanghai circuit, this week. "Obviously, our performance in Australia and Malaysia are under high standards," said Whitmarsh.

Admittedly, three-week rest period has been a useful one. We have been fully engaged in further developing the MP4-28. Sure it can implement a number of changes related to the increased performance of the car.


2/7/13

325,000 pounds for the latest version



LONDON-The price offered for  the latest version of McLaren MP4-12C GT3 2013 amounted to 325,000 pounds.

McLaren showed the latest version of the MP4-12C supercar. Super car was named GT3, and the plan will also take part in the competition supercar at this year's race.

As reported Inautonews, McLaren MP4-12C GT3 2013 to get changes to the system ECU and other electrical systems. Other changes to the cooling system, a new, more stable damper for handling prime, as well as the addition of aerodynamics on the body system.

This change makes the McLaren MP4-12C GT3 claimed more fuel efficient, and more reliable.

The latest version of the MP4-12C GT3 will be offered on the 2013 GT team. But, in addition to race, the MP4-12C GT3 will also be available for non-regular consumers as well as for racing collectors.

McLaren says the MP4-12C GT3 2013 will be used Sebastien Loeb Racing Racing and Clearwater. Supercar is reinforced twin turbo V8 engine with a capacity of 3.8 liters. Engine mated to a six-speed sequential transmission.

The British supercar manufacturer acknowledge your, the model 2013 is more powerful than the 2012 model which only reached 500 HP. It's just that McLaren has not released the results of automobile output.


1/17/13

3800 cc engine for MP4-12C GT3 Gemballa edition


Inautonews quoted on Friday (12/28/2012) McLaren MP4-12C GT3 Gemballa edition was still using 3800 cc engine bi-turbo V8 that gave birth to a power of 608 ps. After modification, weighing 1235 kg weight.


The weight is not too heavy it made the 3800 cc engine run McLaren MP4-12C GT3 from 0-100 km / h in 3.3 seconds with a maximum speed up to 330 km / h.


Your adrenaline maniac who likes to race? It may be the car for you. McLaren MP4-12C GT3.

MP4-12C supercar is already a powerful car. So what else can force the release if the car is modified by Gemballa Racing?

McLaren gives authority to the German home modifications to modify 2 units McLaren MP4-12C GT3.

To draw the eye, 2 of the 25 units of the McLaren MP4-12C GT3 in 2012 was produced using blue paint color combined with black accent Gemballa writing on the side.

Prints reads McLaren MP4-12C GT3 sports car markers attached at the back near the wings made ​​of carbon fiber for car McLaren MP4-12C GT3 to-14 and-22's.

Another touch of the crossbar 10 rims wrapped with Yokohama tires embedded in the four point car.

By aligning the exterior, the interior is whitewashed with black so inconspicuous. Meanwhile, as a sports car powered ditampuk fierce, interior McLaren MP4-12C GT3 is equipped with a roll bar as a safety driver and navigator.




1/13/13

Collecting McLaren MP4-12C's accessories



LONDON - Not quite with it all, fans can also collect McLaren accessories such as wallets, gloves, jackets, polo shirts and a special hat.

 At the end of the year holiday season shopping is always fun to do. For you lovers of the world automobile manufacturers one of the world's leading race car McLaren has released a version of the original accessories MP4-12C supercar.

As reported Insideline on Wednesday (26.12.12) version of the MP4-12C accessories like watches, wallets, bracelets, luggage gear sets, and diamond rings. Original accessories can be obtained at McLaren eStore.

To redeem a set of luggage bags containing three pieces, you have to spend  USD6.400. While diamond ring valued McLaren USD4.700.

Other accessories that are interesting enough MclarenSport mechanics of Links of London, the bracelet has a view of the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes F1 car and contrived with a special loom and made ​​similar to pipes used in the McLaren car.

A set of luggage gear McLaren fitted and made of carbon fiber and look different from the three trunk boxset, purposely designed to follow the shape of the engine cover of the MP4-12C supercar and was also covered by the same skin as the skin on the car seat MP4-12C.


8/24/12

McLaren F1 P12 design is now more attractive than Bugatti Veyron


Surrey, UK - Mclaren F1 Mclaren P12 explain not only will use the carbon body. Producers can pursue to make the car as light as the Formula 1 car.

With a big improvement, the McLaren F1 P12 claimed to be very fast with a rate acceleration 0-100 km / hour within 2.5 seconds. These results are comparable to the Bugatti Veyron supercar.

Call to reduce consumption of fossil fuels such as being ignored by the manufacturer McLaren. How not, car manufacturers are now developing a successor to the McLaren F1 supercar codenamed P12 is powered 1000 hp.

A number of images had already spread to provoke enthusiastic lovers of the world's super cars. If no obstacle is an obstacle, F1 Mclaren P12 will appear on the Pebble Beach event next month, and will start at Paris Motor Show in September 2012.

McLaren F1 P12 design is now more attractive. The designer sketches terinpirasi of cartoon cars which dominated more rounded design.

Interestingly though using the old engine 3800 cc V8 KERS of technologies, but its power is claimed to reach 1,000 hp, 200 hp from the previous ride is only able to throw 800 hp power as reported by carsuk, Saturday (07/28/2012).


8/20/12

McLaren F1 supported by V8 engine will be introduced at Pebble Beach

Surrey - Reportedly, McLaren F1 generation will be introduced at Pebble Beach and the event will start at the Paris Motor Show in September.


Earlier it was known that the next generation of McLaren will have the energy that is much more ferocious than the previous generation. However,  the engine remains the same, but reportedly McLaren F1 V8 engine mated to a Hybrid.
 
McLaren F1 generation will be supported by twin turbo V8 engine that is smaller, the engine as used in the MP4-12C supercar. However, it pulled the engine is mated to an electric motor. Thus was launched Inautonews, Thursday (08/09/2012).
 
In addition to low emissions and CO2, is also greater torque and performance is going well. Unfortunately, the successor to the McLaren F1 will be produced is limited and a very high price tag. The price is estimated to 750 000 Euros or the equivalent of Rp 8, 7 billion.
 
Furthermore, to support all of them, a British super car manufacturer is pinned on the carbon fiber body parts. This is done so that the overall weight of P12 is so much lighter.
 


8/15/12

the latest model of MP4-12C engines are combined with intelligent hybrid systems for fuel efficiency

Some have reported that the latest model of MP4-12C engines are already experiencing improvements and combined with intelligent hybrid systems to improve performance or fuel efficiency.

McLaren F1 super car is king in the late mid 90's.

Auto Evolution report, one characteristic of the model is the BMW body design and engine with 6.1 liter v.12.

For this reason, the fans expect a 'spiritual successor' latest F1 still using V12.

However, according to telegraaf.nl, successor to the F1 is not possible to use a V12 engine because the engine has great power can be suppressed with a turbocharged V8 engine. The engineers assume V12 engine architecture is outdated.




6/27/12

Hamilton's predicted to win again in European Grand Prix

Valencia,  -Hamilton admitted, although able to win the F1 Canada, the pressure still comes to her post-race in Montreal, especially after completing a series of seven that produce different winners. This indicates that the more wide-open battle and no one can relax.

"Even so fun because it leads the championship, I was just two points ahead of Alonso. There are some riders who really strong because of the difference in numbers is very strict," said Hamilton. When people ask, how the next race? It is difficult to predict precisely.





After successfully winning Canadian F1, Lewis Hamilton again the favorite in the European Grand Prix circuit was held in Valencia, Spain on Sunday (24/6). What's more up to VII series, former world champion in 2008 it took over the top of the standings while, with 88 points and 2 points ahead of his rival, Fernando Alonso (Ferrari), and 3 points from Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull).

Double pit stop strategy which McLaren conducted, in addition to the proper tactics, and prove that the performance of the MP4-27 is quite good in a fast track. Not impossible, he can win in Valencia. Assessment, given the typical trajectory similar to Montreal (Canada) and quite fast, although Alonso also positioned as a serious stalker.

6/24/12

this car produced by McLaren can drive up to 320 km / h



McLaren says that this car is designed for those who want a design that is not sticky when eaten. This car was inspired by the classic Facel Vega models that came out in 1961, Mercedes 540K Citroen SM 1939 and 1971.

The engine uses the kitchen runway capacity of 3.8 liter V8 that has been equipped with a twin-turbo that can make this car drive up to 320 km / h.


McLaren brand enthusiasts may be pleased now. For the British sports car manufacturers are now willing to make a special order cars that form and specifications in accordance with the wishes of the buyer. Originally, the buyer is willing to pay more.

The project starts from the revolutionary McLaren McLaren X-1 which is a sports car made ​​specifically for eorang buyer whose name was not announced.

This car is based off of McLaren 12C and shown at Pebble Beach this weekend. This is the first project of the new division McLaren's Special Operations (MSO) of the newly formed specifically to make the car or Bespoke.

The design is created by graduates of McLaren's Royal College of Art, Hong Yeo da take 18 months to make it happen.

Each car body parts are made from carbon-fiber material made ​​specifically just for McLaren X-1. Dimensions are 109 mm in length and width of 188 mm with a height equal to the McLaren 12C weighing 1400 kg.



5/24/12

F1 legend Sir Jackie Stewart had suggested to Ferrari to recruit Paul di Resta, but unfortunately it's responded by Mercedes

 Resta is former McLaren Autosport BRDC Award winner has a long relationship with Mercedes. Outside the arena of F1, he won the European F3 title in 2006 with a Mercedes and had won the race touring Germany (DTM) in 2010.


F1 legend Sir Jackie Stewart had suggested to Ferrari to recruit Paul di Resta, if the Prancing Horse's camp ejecting both drivers Felipe Massa. There has been no reaction from Ferrari, Mercedes has given it was the signal to pull the team Force India driver to fill in the cockpit if left to Michael Schumacher next year.

This proposition is delivered directly by the team's CEO Nick Fry Mercedes when it was confirmed. Speaking to Sky Sports News, he stressed that no decision has been taken regarding the fate of the former 7 time world champion Schumacher, but if Resta as a replacement candidate is clear.

"Paul (di Resta) is on our radar," tagas Fry. He (Resta), continued Fry has done a fantastic job. He's good, great team player and he's one rider who is no doubt. "If Michael had decided not to proceed, we glanced at it."

Fry recognized, it was not until the thought of a step, but everything on the Mercedes got a lot of admiration for Paul.

4/26/12

Lewis Hamilton disappointed for Nico Rosberg escaped from Punishment

Sakhir-  After hearing the verdict of the inspectors, the former world champion in 2005 and 2006 it wrote on his twitter, "I think you'll have fun in future races. You can maintain the position you want and you can overtake on the outside of the track. Enjoy!"

Mercedes team rider Nico Rosberg escaped punishment for the incident with Lewis Hamilton (McLaren) and Fernando Alonso (Ferrari). The superintendent and director of the race after the race that the investigation stated that the motion to the right that made ​​the son of former F1 driver Keke Rosberg, who also holds the 1982 world champion is not one to defend its position.

Events precisely, on lap 11 Hamilton entered the track after a pitstop I and tried to seize the position of Nico. Remove the third bend ahead into the fourth corner, Hamilton is already close to Nico suddenly pushed to the right until the right tires went off the track, although it may precede it.

The situation experienced by Alonso on lap 11. Ferrari was also encouraged by Nico to the right, but he failed to pass him.

After the race the race watchdog (stewards of the meeting) called Nico and team representatives to see details of events. The supervisory judge Nico moved to the position of constantly defending his position on the track straight and regular. Nico moved to the right when Hamilton was not with him.

The watchdog added that Hamilton hit by a car just how significant the effect of Nico as his vehicle (Hamilton) still remains within the bounds of the track, then the action is not considered one of Nico.

Alonso on the same grounds, the Spanish rider looked annoyed and said, "I can only tell if the run-off area is quite wide and there are walls, I'm not sure I can be here to talk about it."

Vettel's very please to win Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix

Sakhir -  "I am very pleased we managed to win here. We're really not quite sure how competitive we will be next," Vettel said.

"I think China is a very good lesson for us to understand the weaknesses of the car. We know a little more driving two different cars. Here we focus on the new package and encouraged to continue to stay ahead," he said.



Despite recently winning the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix, Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel did not believe his victory in our power to make changes to the world championship competition.

Holds the status of the defending champion, Vettel believes the season will continue to run without predictable by anyone. The German driver also assesses McLaren still have the fastest car.

"It's a very rigorous season, the cars are very close to each other and little things can make a big difference on Sunday," Vettel said as quoted by Autosport, Monday (23/04/2012).

"I think since the start of the season, we said McLaren had the fastest car, but not too far away with another car, was seen by the Sunday which always produce different winners. However, I think they still have one powerful package," he explained.

"But you need to get everything right, you should have the right tires, you should treat the car properly, you need to find a suitable set-up on weekends, so many things to watch out for," he explained.

Vettel himself admitted, he achieved brilliant results in the race this time can not be separated from the lessons learned when his team failed to win the Grand Prix of China. Thanks to these failures, Red Bull is able to know who owned their weaknesses.




1/18/12

2012 McLaren MP4-12C 's undergone many changes, especially in terms of exterior

LONDON - As reported by autoevolution, Sunday (08/01/2012) MP4-12C which launched the latest generation undergone many changes, especially in terms of exterior. This super car will be equipped with carbon fiber on the roof.

McLaren is the latest generation technology has been pinned similar to F1 cars. Starting from the body made ​​from carbon fiber, suspension systems, and braking, has adopted the pole. Including transmission pedals are placed behind the steering wheel in order to channel 7 levels of speed in triptonik.

2012 McLaren MP4-12C 's undergone many changes, especially in terms of exterior

McLaren was not messing around with his new project. Before the official launch McLaren has conducted road tests of the MP4-12C up to 1 million miles, including testing on ice.

Furthermore, the 2012 McLaren MP4-12C is powered by 3.8-liter twin-turbo V8 that produces 592 hp at 7,000 rpm and maximum torque of 600 Nm (443 lb-ft) between 3,000 rpm to 7,000 rpm. With that power, pushing this supercar reach speeds of 62 mph (100 km / h) in 3.3 seconds, with top speed clocked at 205 mph.

In addition to maximizing acceleration, carbon fiber embedded in the roof of the MP4-12C also help keep the process open and close the roof becomes easier.



Other things, namely automotive development process, especially the super car manufacturer that plans to embed carbon fiber on the car that will be issued in the future.

McLaren MP4-12C has been introduced in late 2009 and get a positive response in the UK. Now McLaren MP4-12C back to release out new generation is ready to be launched in 2012. Display super car is much more fresh than the previous generation.



11/22/11

Chance to own Ralph Laurent's luxury cars

NEW YORK - This rare chance to own luxury cars of Lauren is given to the collectors who are serious and really - really understand art. Even for maintaining and caring for his collection, who was born in 1939 has a special rack. Carried out until the Christmas sales this year, further information can be viewed on the official website of Ralph Lauren.

This is an opportunity if you want to have a Ferrari 250 GTO, Ferrari Testa Rossa 1958, Bugatti 57 SC Atlantic Coupe 1938 or the McLaren F1 LM. These cars were owned by famous designers Bronx-born, American Ralph Lauren who was passionate about automotive. No wonder, he has a collection of 70 miniature supercar and classic cars.

Bronx will auction a collection of Ferrari, Bugatti and McLaren mentioned above starting from the lowest price of 9500 U.S. dollars or the equivalent of Rp82 million. If cars auctioned real, it is clear that price is very cheap. But the cars sold at a 1:8 scale. With the price that much, obviously very expensive.