New BEAST After being produced for approximately 5 years, the iconic McLaren 720S supercar was officially replaced by the McLaren 750S which has a number of improvements. According to the automaker, about 30 percent of the components have been updated, including performance and aerodynamics. So far, there are two variants marketed to consumers, namely the McLaren 750S Coupe and Hardtop Convertible to continuing the body style of the 720S.
The McLaren 750S has a number of improvements. According to the automaker, about 30 percent of the components have been updated, including performance and aerodynamics. (Picture from: CarVaganza)
As for the drivetrain, the McLaren 750S entrusts a 4.0-liter V8 engine coupled with a twin-turbocharger, so that it can produce a maximum power of 750 hp with a peak torque of 800 Nm (this figure is claimed to be superior to the McLaren P1). Power and torque are channeled entirely to the rear wheels via a new 7-speed sequential transmission under a shorter drive ratio.
The McLaren 750S Spider version is one of variants besides the Coupe powered by a 4.0-liter V8 engine coupled with a twin-turbocharger, so that it can produce a maximum power of 750 hp with a peak torque of 800 Nm. (Picture from: CarVaganza)
Even though they carry the same engine, those two 750S variants have different performance figures. On paper, both are capable of accelerating from rest to 100 kph in just 2.7 seconds. But to reach speeds of 200 kph, the Spider variant is 0.1 seconds slower than the Coupe. Even to penetrate the quarter mile time, the 750S Coupe is also 0,2 seconds ahead superior to its Convertible variant which recorded a time of 10.3 seconds. However, the automaker ensures that both 750S variants can run up to a top speed of 331 kph.
Although uses the same drivetrain, The McLaren 750S Spider version is 0,2 seconds slower than the Coupe to achieve the quarter mile time. (Picture from: CarVaganza)
If we take a look at its exterior appearance, this British supercar has a much wider front track with a new suspension geometry. Apart from that, the manufacturer also pinned Proactive Chassis Control III which is claimed to be able to provide a more rigid and stable ride in corners. While for matters of aerodynamics, at the front the 750S has a new bumper design with air vents to flow air from the headlight chamber to the radiator.
The McLaren 750S (in pictured Coupe version) has a new bumper design with air vents to flow air from the headlight chamber to the radiator. (Picture from: CarVaganza)
Still at the front, there's an extended-splitter coupled with a large active spoiler to provide vehicle balance. One of the most interesting things at the stern is the embedding of the exhaust in the middle, which taken inspiration of the McLaren P1. Meanwhile, to increase the level of aerodynamics, the 750S also has large intakes at the rear wheels, a fresher grille mesh and an upgraded rear deck.
The McLaren 750S (in pictured Coupe version) also has an extended-splitter coupled with a large active spoiler to provide vehicle balance. (Picture from: CarVaganza)
Enter the cabin, where we will be presented with the distinctive feel of a Woking supercar. Even manufacturers also present two additional specifications that consumers can choose from, namely TechLux and Performance. In the first option, the entire cabin will be wrapped using Nappa leather material while Performance combines leather and Alcantara.
The McLaren 750S (in pictured Coupe version) featured with the large intakes at the rear wheels, a fresher grille mesh and an upgraded rear deck. (Picture from: CarVaganza)
Not only that, there is a cluster meter screen with a new feel and design where all vehicle information will be displayed. The McLaren Control Launcher is even available, which allows the driver to adjust aero, handling, powertrain and transmission features as he wishes. Even though it is intended to be a true supercar, McLaren also does not forget about the entertainment matters by embedding an Apple CarPlay connection in it.
The exhaust placement of the McLaren 750S (in pictured Coupe version) in the center is inspired by the McLaren P1. (Picture from: CarVaganza)
Keep in mind, that aerodynamic improvements were also made by the automaker down to the materials in the cabin. One of them is the use of racing seats made of carbon fiber material. According to McLaren, by using such of these seats, the weight of the 750S can be up to 17 kg lighter than the 720S. Even on all the wheels, the McLaren 750S uses lighter materials to cut weight by up to 15 kg.
So far the reception has been quite good, with some consumers have more expectations that the McLaren 750S could be brought a much more pleasant experience than its predecessor 720S, especially speeding on the race track matters. Furthermore, the British automaker also said that the McLaren 750S had been plotted to be McLaren's last conventional-engined supercar before the brand started producing new models with hybrid support.
The question is why is this brand targeting hybrid vehicles more than EVs? Well, in McLaren's view, this is more relevant because the current global order regarding the general law for electric cars has not been fully fixed, so the British supercar manufacturer has decided to target the hybrid segment first rather than go straight into the electric car segment.
This well-known British car brand has officially opened orders for the McLaren 750S under two variant options with a price tag starting at US $324,000 or around Rp.4.7 billion. But you have to remember, usually these prices do not include shipping costs, taxes and other additions. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MCLAREN | AUTOCAR | CARSCOOPS ]
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Lightest&Affordable ONES Maybe you remember that some time ago, Apex Motors has taken the covers off its ground-breaking Apex AP-0 EV sports car concept at its global launch event in London back in 2020.
The Attucks Apex AP-0 electric supercar is claimed the lightest electric supercar in existence with weighs only 1,200 kg (about 2,650 lbs). (Picture from: Autoblog)
So this time, this car was officially launched at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island in Florida, the United States in collaboration with Attucks Futures and Technology, an American startup owned by Wyclef Jean, a Haitian-born entrepreneur and entertainer best known for his hip hop musical forays both solo and with The Fugees.
The Attucks Apex AP-0 electric supercar's power comes from an electric motor capable of producing bursts of power up to 650 horsepower and 580 Nm of torque. (Picture from: Otomotif-Sindonews)
Then related to Attucks Futures and Technology, this is a business founded to promote outlets for communities to grow and develop. The company is known to have been founded by Wyclef Jean in 2019, and its name was taken from the name of a black American figure, Crispus Attucks who killed by British troops at the Boston Massacre.
The Attucks Apex AP-0 electric supercar made from a "monocoque carbon chassis, with a modular spaceframe and a central spine for maximum rigidity. (Picture from: Electrec.co)
Wycelf Jean further explained that Attucks Futures and Technology is a platform dedicated to nurturing and growing talent, promoting designs, concepts, technologies and manufacturing solutions that promote innovation and sustainable investment in our youth (our future).
Wyclef Jean performed at American debut of the Attucks Apex AP-0 electric supercar in March 2023. (Picture from: Otomotif-Sindonews)
It's no wonder then the first flagship electric supercar was revealed under the name Attucks Apex AP-0. Interestingly, this car is claimed to be the lightest ones, because it weighs only 1,200 kg (about 2,650 lbs). This weight is much lighter than the Rimac Nevera, which weighs almost twice as much as the AP-0, which is 2,300 kg (5,070 lbs).
Even Wyclef Jean posted a video of
what he called as the UK-designed, US-built Attucks Apex AP-0 electric supercar along with a personalized song for the reveal on his Twitter account.
Attucks Apex AP0, the lightest-ever electric Supercar, has officially launched in the US! Meet the UK-designed and USA-built EV Supercar, acceleration from 0-60 mph in 2.3 seconds., my dream car! pic.twitter.com/zGl7z68Wee
As for the kitchen spur, as reported by Autoblog, the power comes from an electric motor capable of producing bursts of power up to 650 horsepower and 580 Nm of torque, so then the AP0 is also claimed to have a top speed of 305 kph.
For the price, the Attucks Apex AP-0 electric supercar has a prices starts at around $350,000 and is set for official release next year. Compared to its currently competitors, such as Rimac Nevera with a price tag of $2.2 million, the AP-0's price tag looks attractive for its segment.
Of course, this affordable price figure is in accordance with the wishes of Wycleaf Jean, who wants to make everyone's dream of having a super electric car come true. "The Attucks future and technology is fulfilling everyone's dreams," he explained. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | APEX MOTORS | ELECTREC.CO | AUTOBLOG | TOPGEAR | ]
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The MOST For the supercar lovers, an auction arena might be time to get the highly anticipated the old and antique models or even get a unique supercar. Reportedly, one of the most expensive cars once sold in the auction arena.
This 1957 Ferrari 335 S Spider Scaglietti had sold of €32 million or approx £24.7 million back in 2016, and set a new world's record for the most expensive antique car. (Picture from: TheTelegraph)
As reported by NBC News on Saturday, February 6, 2016, Artcurial Motorcars auction managed to sell one of the magnificent historical car creations called 1957 Ferrari 335S Spider Scaglietti, which had raced at the 24-Hours Le Mans back in the 1950s for €32 million (approx Rp.486 billions) to anonymous bidder.
German driver Wolfgang von Trips at the Futa Pass in the Ferrari 355S during the Mille Miglia, Brescia, May 11, 1957. (Picture from: TheTelegraph)
In a press release, the auction house said, the price set a new world record for an auctioned car. Where the price exceeds the price achieved in 2014, when Bonhams managed to sell 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO Berlinetta in the auction event at Pebble Beach, California for €28.5 million, or around Rp.433 billions.
The legendary Ferrari 335S Spider Scaglietti was capable of doing a staggering 186mph back in the 1950s. (Picture from: TheTelegraph)
1957 Ferrari 335S Spider Scaglietti itself described as an "outstanding" sports car for a matter of speed. The classic sports car is known to be powered by an V12 engine, so made the 335S had maximum power of 390 hp at 7,400 rpm and could reach maximum speeds of around 186 mph.
The Ferrari 335S Spider Scaglietti finished second in the 1957 Mille Miglia and then became the first car to average 200 kph (124 mph) on a lap of the Le Mans circuit. (Picture from: TheTelegraph)
In fact, this sports car once won the 1958Grand Prix of Cuba which previuosly placed in 2nd place in the 1957Mille Miglia, where at that time there was an accident that killed several spectators. Furthermore, only four Ferrari 335S Spider Scagliettis were ever produced, and this one has been owned since 1970 by one of the famous Ferrari's collectors named Pierre Bardinon.
As quoted from ZigWheels, the 1957 Ferrari 335S Spider Scaglietti, one of the most expensive cars in the world that is said to be one of collectible cars owned by one of the world's best soccer players Lionel Messi. Can it be trusted? In fact, it is one of the best preserved classic Ferrari models and rarely changes hands. But apart from that, whoever owns it, he holds one of magnificent historical automotive creations.😎 *** [EKA [13082016] | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | FERRARI | THE TELEGRAPH | NBC NEWS | ARTCURIAL ]
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UniqueONES Has anyone ever heard of a car manufacturer from the Netherlands, Donkervoort? Recently, the manufacturer officially launched its newest generation of supercar, namely the Donkervoort F22, which is intended as a replacement for the previous company supercar, namely the Donkervoort D8 GTO, which has been produced for more than ten years.
Donkervoort F22 is actually named after CEO Denis Donkervoort's eldest daughter, Filippa, who was born on May 22, 2022.. (Picture from: BlackXperience)
Mechanically, the F22 is powered by a 2.5 liter five-cylinder turbocharged engine that can churn out 493 bhp of power that's considered a huge output for such of car that weighs only 750 kg. This engine is paired with a manual transmission system equipped with a rev-matching feature to regulate engine speed, as well as a Torsen's limited slip differential to handle the boost of power generated by this supercar.
While the Donkervoort F22 may resemble its predecessor D8 GTO, it doesn't carry a single nut, bolt, or body panel.. (Picture from: id.Motor1)
Not only that, Donkervoort also implements a multi-step traction-control system capable to adjust the level of traction desired by the driver. The automaker company itself has not announced the performance figures of the Donkervoort F22. Nonetheless, the supercar has a power-to-weight ratio of 666 bhp and a top speed of over 180 mph.
The interior has a small digital display for instrumentation and there are only a few buttons around the shifter for managing various systems including an optional integrated iPad infotainment system. (Picture from: BlackXperience)
For matters of features, the Donkervoort F22 is equipped with a tubular steel and carbon fiber chassis wrapped in an aggressive-looking bodywork. On the inside, the Donkervoort F22 uses special Recaro seats and six-point seat belts that the automaker says can be used on track and road.
The Donkervoort F22 is powered by a 2.5 liter five-cylinder turbocharged engine that can churn out 493 bhp of power that's considered a huge output for such of car that weighs only 750 kg. (Picture from: id.Motor1)
Apart from that, Donkervoort has equipped its new supercar with a targa roof and butterfly-style doors which make the supercar's visuals even more dramatic. At launch Donkervoort is rumored to be producing 50 units of the Donkervoort F22 supercar to start with, it turns out that before the launch time all production plans have been commissioned by the customers.
The Donkervoort F22 is equipped with a tubular steel and carbon fiber chassis wrapped in an aggressive-looking bodywork. (Picture from: BlackXperience)
Because that's the Lelystad-based automaker increased production numbers to 75 units with the first units of its supercar launching in January 2023. And until the time came for the launch of the entire production plan of 75 units of the Donkervoort F22 has been ordered.
If this is the case, will the manufacturer from the Netherlands increase production by another 25 units to be an even total 100 units? We'll wait and see. There are no details on pricing yet, but when you consider that the D8 GTO model is already priced at around $240,000 plus tax, the Donkervoort F22 certainly won't be priced any lower than that. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | DONKERVOORT | ID.MOTOR1 ]
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Track BEAST In the world of motorsport, especially in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), there are many well-known automotive brands competing in it. And one of them is the Stuttgart-based auto manufacturer Porsche, which so far is known as the ruler of the race, and this German brand last competed in the 2017 season.
Porsche hopes to reach the FIA WEC's top podium through the Porsche 963 LMDh prototype. (Picture from: BlackXperience)
This year, Porsche returns to the top-tier category of the FIA WEC Hypercar class by relying on the Porsche 963 racing car. From its name, you can guess that Porsche wants to repeat the glory of the Porsche 962 in the Group C of the 1980s, which won the 24-Hours of Le Mans three times. and the 24-Hours of Daytona five times.
The Porsche 963 LMDh prototype has a unique appereance when viewed from the front with the presence of a series of thin headlight design consisting of 64 LEDs like the Porsche Vision Gran Turismo. (Picture from: id.Motor1)
By the way, this is very different when compared to an Italian auto brand Ferrari, which chose the LMH type, whose at the same time developed its car independently from scratch, instead Porsche decided to adopt the LMDh type which called as 'thrifty packages'. Why is it called like that? Because in mentioned type of car, the manufacturer practically only needs to prepare the engine and face looks identified to the chassis specs made by one of the 4 selected constructors, ie Multimatic, Oreca, Dallara and Ligier.
The Porsche 963 LMDh prototype takes inspiration from the iconic Porsche racing cars of the 1980s, namely the 956 and 962. (Picture from: CintaMobil)
Well for the Porsche 963, this German car manufacturer has teamed up with Multimatic as the constructor which has been a reliable supplier for the LMP2 and DPi categories since 2017. Presumably, Porsche is still traumatized by its experience with the Porsche 919 Hybrid in the LMP1 during the 2014 to 2017 seasons. At that time the battle between Porsche, Audi, and Toyota in the LMP1 had caused racing costs skyrocket which were not matched by the return on investment from the exposure side.
The Porsche 963's hybrid system, which is standard on all LMDh cars, utilizes a motor generator unit (MGU) mounted on the rear axle to harvest kinetic energy under braking, and then stores that energy using a lithium-ion battery to aid in propulsion later. (Picture from: Porsche)
It is said that to finance its 919 Hybrid program, Porsche is spending a budget equivalent to a mid-table F1 team. As a result, Audi and Porsche preferred to back off and leave Toyota alone on the track. Now, with the LMDh-efficient package, it is hoped that racing costs can be reduced by up to 80 percent.
As the kitchen spur of the Porsche 963 LMDh prototype used an updated 4,600 cc V8 unit inherited from the Porsche RS Spyder hybrid racing car. (Picture from: Porsche)
As the kitchen spur, Porsche chose a 4,600 cc V8 unit inherited from the Porsche RS Spyder racing car that had competed 20 years ago. The engine has been rejuvenated, then mated with Bosch-made hybrid system to be able to produce a total power of 700 hp to be channeled to the rear wheels.
The Porsche 963 LMDh prototype built incollaboration between Porsche with Multimatic as the constructor which has been a reliable supplier for the LMP2 and DPi categories since 2017. (Picture from: Porsche)
This is in accordance with what was conveyed by Thomas Laudenback, the boss of Porsche Motorsport, that the machine is not such an old machine because it has undergone the addition of three fundamental things, namely; the engine got a structural updated, the second is designed for sustainable fuel and lastly, it also got a turbocharged system.
The Porsche 963 LMDh prototypeunder the racing livery of the Porsche Penske Motorsports team. (Picture from: MotoMobiNews)
While from its appearance when viewed from the side and rear, the Porsche 963 is indeed seems like an ordinary LMP type of car. The difference is only visible when viewed from the front with the presence of a series of thin headlight design consisting of 64 LEDs like the Porsche Vision Gran Turismo. Presumably Porsche prefers a Taycan-style facial identity to represent its modern concept rather than the looks of usual Porsche sports car.
The Porsche's three racing cars in posed togather including the Porsche 963 (center) with the Porsche 919 Hybrid Evo (left) and the Porsche Mission R (right). (Picture from: CintaMobil)
Even though the German's brand prefers the LMDh type of car, that doesn't mean that Porsche has set a humble target. Because the German manufacturer hopes that the Porsche 963 capable to bring home the 20th titles of Le Mans for them.
The Hertz Jota will be the first private team in the 6-Hours of Spa-Francorchamps using the Porsche 963 LMDh prototype. (Picture from: CintaMobil)
Indeed that is not impossible, because on its debut in the IMSA 24-Hours of Daytona series, the Porsche 963 managed to finish P7, while its debut at the FIA WEC 1000 Miles of Sebring was in P5. Then followed by the 3rd podium at the FIA WEC 6-Hours of Portimão and a maiden win at the IMSA Grand Prix of Long Beach.
Turn out, there's another interesting thing about the Porsche 963, that the race car is also available for private teams, and Hertz Jota will be the first LMDh's private team in the 6-Hours of Spa-Francorchamps series held on Saturday, April 29, 2023 which raced along with the factory team Porsche Penske Motorsports. Meanwhile at the IMSA arena, JDC Miller MotorSports will use the Porsche 963 at the Laguna Seca in this May. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | PORSCHE | FIAWEC | ID.MOTOR1 | MOTORMOBILE.NET | DAILYSPORTSCAR | RACECARENGINEERING ]
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RareONES Here comes another iconic car from England that existed in the 1970s, its name is TVR Trident was designed by a British designer of Italian descent named Trevor Frost or Trevor Fiore as he was known to some, and built by the Italian's coachwork company Carrozzeria Fissore for the British automotive company TVR in before-and-then Martin Lilley'sera during the 1960s to early of the 1970s.
1965 TVR Trident prototype no.3 in coupé style with righ handed steering wheel. (Picture from: Carrozzieri-Italiani)
As the Tridents were nothing like a TVR had ever been; in some respect, it has some kind of visionary shape have appeared decade ahead of their time by resembling more an eighties' TVR 350i Coupe than a classic one. Besides that the TVR concept car looks thick with an Italian car style, and completed with a modern pop-up headlights as well.
1965 TVR Trident prototype no.4 in convertible style with righ handed steering wheel. (Picture from: Carrozzieri-Italiani)
As you can see the car has typical 'wedge' bodywork was steel with a one-piece aluminum bonnet, and built on top of the chassis of the Grantura Mark III. While its power came from a 4.7 liter Ford Cobra V8 engine developing 270 bhp, with the wheels were Dunlop 72 spokes.
1965 TVR Trident prototype no.1 in coupé style with left handed steering wheel while sat on display at the Geneva Motor Show 1965. (Picture from: Story-Cars)
There were a total of 4 units of the TVR Trident prototype
built during 1964 to 1965. As the firstly commissioned by the British auto company were two coupé units (no. 1 and no. 2) built based on a Grantura/Griffith chassis, and were finished just in time before the 1965 Geneva Motor Show.
1965 TVR Trident (in pictured prototype no.3) looks thick with an Italian car style, and completed with a modern pop-up headlights as well. (Picture from: 2Drive.ru)
In March 1965, the British automaker presented this newTrident model in coupé version at the Geneva Motor Show, the car exhibited was incomplete mechanically and not quite to
production specification in certain other respects, a demonstration car
is doing the rounds. At the back is an enormous expanse of windows set
at a rakish angle. It is all very striking, if unlikely to suit the
majority taste.
1965 TVR Trident (in pictured prototype no.3) has typical 'wedge' bodywork was steel with a one-piece aluminum bonnet, and built on top of the chassis of the Grantura Mark III. (Picture from: 2Drive.ru)
However the new TVRs got a warm welcome from the motoring press, and according
to the Daily Mail, the Trident was the most beautiful car in the world. After the exhibition, TVR received orders worth over £150,000. One of major dealers from Woodbridge named W.J. 'Bill' Last saw this opportunity and encouraged TVR to remake the Trident prototype.
1965 TVR Trident (in pictured prototype no.3) has a fairly luxurious interior layout coupled with righ handed steering wheel. (Picture from: 2Drive.ru)
In short, TVR ordered two more Tridents from the
Fissore workshops, this time a coupe (no. 3) and a convertible (no. 4). So these two cars were then exhibited at the 1965 Turin Motor Show, and later used as test cars to explore the possibility of further development of the
Trident.
1965 TVR Trident (in pictured prototype no.3) powered by a 4.7 liter Ford Cobra V8 engine developing 270 bhp. (Picture from: 2Drive.ru)
However, the Trident never reached serial production as TVR was soon overwhelmed by the financial crisis that caused it to go bankrupt and then take over by the Lilley family. With the company in liquidation, projects and rights to build the car were taken over by Bill Last who founded a new company in Woodbridge, Trident Cars.
1965 TVR Trident (in pictured prototype no.3) has such an enormous expanse of windows set at a rakish angle. (Picture from: 2Drive.ru)
As for the drivetrain, the McLaren 750S entrusts a 4.0-liter V8 engine coupled with a twin-turbocharger, so that it can produce a maximum power of 750 hp with a peak torque of 800 Nm (this figure is claimed to be superior to the McLaren P1). Power and torque are channeled entirely to the rear wheels via a new 7-speed sequential transmission under a shorter drive ratio.
The question is why is this brand targeting hybrid vehicles more than EVs? Well, in McLaren's view, this is more relevant because the current global order regarding the general law for electric cars has not been fully fixed, so the British supercar manufacturer has decided to target the hybrid segment first rather than go straight into the electric car segment.
