McLaren P13
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06-25-2013, 11:13 AM
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McLaren P13
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What It Is: An "entry-level," mid-engined McLaren two-seater with aspirations of taking on the Porsche 911. Its code name is P13.
Why It Matters: The company that built the benchmark F1 supercar nearly 20 years ago, the sublime 12C, and dozens of F1 racers over the decades has created rather lofty expectations.
Platform: The same basic carbon-fiber tub and aluminum substructure architecture as used in the 12C.
Powertrain: The 12C's twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter V-8 will return, though detuned to approximately 450 horsepower.
Competition: Audi R8, Nissan GT-R, Porsche 911 Carrera S.
What Might Go Wrong: Lots. The P13 has to perform as well—plus be as practical and cost the same—as the upper-end Carreras. That three-legged stool will spontaneously combust if everything isn't perfect.
Estimated Arrival and Price: It'll be priced to compete with well-equipped 911s. In today's dollars that's around $120,000. However, the market price may balloon by 2016, the earliest we expect to see it.
Why It Matters: The company that built the benchmark F1 supercar nearly 20 years ago, the sublime 12C, and dozens of F1 racers over the decades has created rather lofty expectations.
Platform: The same basic carbon-fiber tub and aluminum substructure architecture as used in the 12C.
Powertrain: The 12C's twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter V-8 will return, though detuned to approximately 450 horsepower.
Competition: Audi R8, Nissan GT-R, Porsche 911 Carrera S.
What Might Go Wrong: Lots. The P13 has to perform as well—plus be as practical and cost the same—as the upper-end Carreras. That three-legged stool will spontaneously combust if everything isn't perfect.
Estimated Arrival and Price: It'll be priced to compete with well-equipped 911s. In today's dollars that's around $120,000. However, the market price may balloon by 2016, the earliest we expect to see it.
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06-26-2013, 03:48 PM
I was speaking with the Manager of the new McLaren store opening in DC and he was telling me about this. He seemed fairly excited by the prospect. McLaren certainly didn't rush things with the 12C it seems like, plus that is a very capable engine so you may be talking great aftermarket offerings on an "everymans" McLaren
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