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McLaren 720S Hot Start Mode is an Easter Egg Hiding in Plain Sight

Tushar Kelshikar , ,

The McLaren 720S hot start mode is one of two ways you can start it. The normal mode is pretty straight forward- left foot on the brake, hit the start button and you’re off. The 720S hot start mode is a bit more complicated than that, as a McLaren test driver explains in Jalopnik’s video. So, first you turn on the ignition by pressing the start-stop button. Then, press the ‘Active’ button from the drive select panel. Set the powertrain to ‘Track’ mode using the rotary switch. Now, hit the start button…

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Purple McLaren 650S Spider Crash-China-1 McLaren News 

Purple McLaren 650S Spider Crashed in China

Tushar Kelshikar , ,

An accident involving a supercar and a tanker took place in China earlier this month. A purple McLaren 650S Spider crashed in to a lorry near Shaoxing, in the Zhejiang Province. The driver of the McLaren escaped unhurt however upon close inspection it seems like the air bags didn’t deploy. The car sustained heavy damage to the front left side as it was pinned under the lorry. According to CarNewsChina, the driver was involved in a drag race with another vehicle before crashing into the truck. While, the car doesn’t seem…

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McLaren 570S Spider-Rendering McLaren News 

McLaren 570S Spider to be Launched in 2017

Tushar Kelshikar ,

McLaren today confirmed that an open-top 570S Spider will be launched later this year. A convertible version of the base 540C is however not in the pipeline. “With the 540C, by the time you add options it can cost the same as a 570S, which is why we only offer it in certain markets,” McLaren boss Mike Flewitt said. “And because of that it doesn’t make sense to do a 540C Spider. There will never be a 540 GT either.” Like the 650S Spider, the upcoming 570S Spider will also…

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Ferrari Lamborghini McLaren Supercars for Sale 

LaFerrari FXXK, Sesto Elemento, McLaren P1 GTR For Sale in Dubai

Tushar Kelshikar , , , ,

If you’re looking to invest in supercars, now is you’re best chance. A dealership in Dubai has the ultimate trio of supercars for sale. For a cool €10 million Knight International will sell you a Ferrari FXX-K, McLaren P1 GTR and a Lamborghini Sesto Elemento. The LaFerrari FXX-K is a race car based on the LaFerrari. With only 40 examples built and sold only to high-profile Ferrari collectors, rarely does one pop up for sale. Priced at €4 million, it’s the most expensive of the three. McLaren also built a limited edition…

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Salomondrin-Fast Toys Club-Fastest Supercar Chevrolet Ferrari Lamborghini McLaren Videos 

VIDEO: Which one of these is the Fastest Supercar?

Tushar Kelshikar , , , ,

Team Salomondrin and Fast Toys Club couldn’t agree on the fastest supercar on sale today. So, they decided to settle the argument by pitting four of the quickest supercars against each other for a timed lap of the Willow Springs circuit. The contenders- Chevrolet Corvette Z06, Lamborghini Huracan LP610-4, Ferrari 488 GTB and McLaren 675LT. To make the test as scientific as possible, the team decided to run all cars on the same rubber. Except for the Corvette, the remaining three used Pirelli Trofeo Rs while the Z06 was on…

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McLaren P1 GTR track day-Monza McLaren Videos 

VIDEO: McLaren P1 GTR Track Day at Monza Circuit

Tushar Kelshikar , ,

Several McLaren P1 GTRs descended upon the legendary Monza circuit just outside Milan recently. It is such a treat to watch these V8 hypercars pound around a racetrack. The P1 GTR with its twin-turbo V8 sounds so different compared to the LaFerrari FXX K and Aston Martin Vulcan. The latter being powered by naturally aspirated V12 engines. As part of the P1 GTR program, owners are invited to private track days held at famous racing circuits around the world. Now, the P1 GTR was conceived as a track car, however…

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Argon McLaren 720S-Monaco McLaren Videos 

VIDEO: First McLaren 720S Spotted in Monaco

Tushar Kelshikar ,

The first McLaren 720S has been spotted in Monaco. This was not a customer, although it won’t be long until we see one driving around town. A stunning 720S in Argon (a metallic bronze shade) dropped by McLaren Monaco for a special event. Sadly, the car was there just for a day and was shipped back following a launch presentation. That said, it did cause a stir as twin-turbo V8 was fired up to back it up into the showroom. This being Monaco, a crowd of supercar spotters was present…

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McLaren Hyper GT Supercar-BP23 Sketch McLaren News 

McLaren Releases Sketch of Hyper GT Supercar Codenamed BP23

Tushar Kelshikar , , ,

McLaren has released a new sketch of their much awaited three-seat luxury Hyper GT supercar. The latest rendering gives a good insight into what we can expect as far as looks are concerned. Along with the digital sketch, the press release sent out by McLaren confirms that the Hyper GT supercar will use a hybrid powertrain. It will also be the most aerodynamic McLaren road car ever. It further goes on to state that, only 106 units of the Hyper GT will be built. Each of them are bespoke creations of…

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Nick Mason-McLaren F1 GTR Crash-Goodwood McLaren Videos 

Pink Floyd’s Drummer Crashes Multi-Million Dollar McLaren F1 GTR at Goodwood

Tushar Kelshikar , ,

Pink Floyd’s drummer has crashed his multi-million dollar supercar. Nick Mason crashed his McLaren F1 GTR on the Goodwood Circuit on Sunday. While Mason was not hurt in the accident, his rare and expensive supercar would require more than just some TLC. The McLaren F1 GTR took part in the GT1 demonstration on Sunday. Sadly, it was wrecked on its parade lap. Nick Mason regularly attends these events. He is an avid fan of historic racing himself and loves to take his McLaren F1 GTR on track. Also see: McLaren F1…

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McLaren P1 GTR delivered in Los Angeles McLaren Videos 

VIDEO: McLaren P1 GTR Delivered to its Owner in Los Angeles, USA

Tushar Kelshikar , ,

McLaren Beverly Hills hosted a very special supercar recently. A McLaren P1 GTR arrived from the UK at the dealership this month. Dean Lanzante of Lanzante Motorsports flew down to hand over the keys of the P1 GTR to its owner. The dealership shared a video of the rare exotic as it was delivered to the lucky owner. If I’m not mistaken, this is the third P1 GTR that has been delivered by McLaren Beverly Hills. Previously racer and supercar collector Bruce Canepa collected his pride and joy from here….

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