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Top 5 Supercars likely to set a Nurburgring Lap Record next

September 22, 2017September 23, 2017 Zaid Siddiqui 911 GT2 RS, AMG GT R, Black Series, Huracan Performante, Nurburgring, P15, Project One0 comment

The Nurburgring is the ultimate proving ground for automakers. A lap record at the ‘Green Hell’ not just validates how fast the car is but also exhibits the brand’s engineering prowess. Time and again, automakers take their new performance cars both production and track only versions to the Nordschleife to break records set by rival brands. It all comes down to the engineering at the end – the powertrain, aerodynamics, chassis and the overall calibration. In 2013, we saw the Porsche 918 Spyder set a 6 min 57 sec lap…

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McLaren Ultimate Vision Gran Turismo revealed for Gran Turismo Sport

September 20, 2017 Zaid Siddiqui Gran Turismo Sport, Ultimate Vision Gran Turismo0 comment

What happens when the creator of the popular racing game title Gran Turismo asks car manufacturers to design a vehicle for the game that has all the characteristics of their brand? Well, they come up with Vision Gran Turismo concepts that exhibit their design DNA and mighty powertrains. We’ve already seen vision concepts by Mercedes-Benz, Peugeot and Bugatti. This time, McLaren has created a concept car for Gran Turismo Sport. The Mclaren Ultimate Vision Gran Turismo was released today as an exclusive choice for Gran Turismo Sport which will be available…

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VIDEO: Mclaren 720S is faster than a Bugatti Veyron over 1/2 mile

September 20, 2017 Zaid Siddiqui 720S, drag race, hypercar0 comment

The Mclaren 720S isn’t just faster than its supercar rivals like the Lamborghini Huracan or Ferrari 488 GTB, it demolishes them in almost all performance benchmarks. Those who have experienced it claim that it might rival the best of the hypercars. Now, there is evidence for the same with a 720S doing a half mile run in just 15.8 seconds. If you aren’t aware of how fast that is – a Bugatti Veyron clocks 16 sec over the same distance. The Porsche 918 Spyder, which is arguably the fastest of…

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More details emerge on the Mclaren P15: Price, Engine-Specs

September 10, 2017 Zaid Siddiqui Mclaren, P15, Ultimate Series0 comment

In july this year, we received reports of McLaren planning to build a new ultimate series car along with the BP23. Now, we have more information on the car. The car codenamed P15 won’t be a direct replacement to the P1 as such but would sit low into the ultimate series range. P15 is supposedly planned to be an all out track weapon. The car won’t have any hybrid assistance – just the 4.0 litre twin-turbo V8 dialed-up to 800 hp. The decision to not add batteries seems plausible since…

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India’s first McLaren 720S arrives in Bangalore

August 31, 2017September 3, 2017 Tushar Kelshikar 720S, India

The first McLaren 720S in India just arrived in Bangalore. The supercar was delivered to its owner – Ranjit Sundaramurthy in Dubai and was recently shipped over. It is one of the first 720S’ delivered in the UAE. The spec on India’s first McLaren 720S is rather interesting. First of all, it is a left-hand-drive version since it will spending most of its time in Dubai. That said, it is dressed in Memphis Red and quite a few bits of its bodywork are in carbon fiber. It has the…

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VIDEO: Mclaren 650S crashes out on a highway

August 20, 2017August 20, 2017 Tushar Kelshikar 650S, crash

Driving a supercar in the rain can be tricky, as this McLaren 650S driver learnt the hard way. The following video was recorded by a dashcam mounted on a truck. The video shows a McLaren 650S Spider pass the truck at speed. The supercar pulls up behind a Skoda which quickly gives way. But, as soon as the driver applies throttle, the McLaren spins out and crashes hard into the barrier. If you happen to be driving a supercar on a wet road, make sure you have the traction control…

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McLaren F1 sells for a Record Price of $15.62 million at Auction

August 19, 2017 Tushar Kelshikar auction, McLaren F1

A pristine McLaren F1 just sold for a record price of $15.62 million at Pebble Beach. It was the first McLaren F1 in the US and has been owned by a single person. The price includes a 10 percent buyer’s fee. Still, with a price tag of $14.2 million, it is the most expensive McLaren F1 ever sold. The owner bought it fresh off the factory in 1996 and it’s the 37th chassis. It is 1 of 7 McLaren F1s homologated for the US. It has its original silver paint…

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Pink MSO McLaren 720S painted in ‘Fux Fuchsia’ Revealed

August 18, 2017August 19, 2017 Tushar Kelshikar 720S, MSO, Pebble Beach

A one-off McLaren 720S by MSO has been showcased at Pebble Beach. The supercar was commissioned by mattress mogul Michael Fux and is painted in a unique shade called ‘Fux Fuchsia’. The striking exterior is complemented by a white leather interior with carbon fiber trim. It even has white Alcantara floormats. We’re not sure how the owner plans to keep them clean. There’s a hint of ‘Fux Fuchsia’ on the carbon steering wheel as well. The lightweight alloy wheels are finished in a dark grey shade to match the exposed…

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VIDEO: Cheapest McLaren is faster than a Porsche 911 Turbo S

August 13, 2017August 13, 2017 Tushar Kelshikar 570S, 911 Turbo S, drag race, GT-R, R8 V10 Plus

Top Gear pitted four of the finest supercars against each other in a drag race. The result was rather surprising. These were the contenders- Audi R8 V10 Plus, Nissan GT-R, McLaren 570S and Porsche 911 Turbo S. Three of the four cars here have all-wheel drive. Also, three of the four cars have twin-turbos. The Porsche 911 Turbo S with its engine on the rear axle, all-wheel drive and a slick PDK is quickest off the line. It beat the old king of standing starts- the GT-R by 0.2 sec…

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McLaren 720S Order books full. Sold out into 2018

August 8, 2017 Tushar Kelshikar 720S

The McLaren 720S is sold out already. According to Autocar, McLaren has received 1500 orders for the new 720S supercar. The company now has enough orders for the production line to be occupied into 2018. As per the report, some customers have placed orders for two cars- one in a factory spec and the other through MSO which would take more time to be delivered. It seems like the McLaren 720S is already success. The second-generation Super Series model was first showcased at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show. It is…