On August 23, McLaren officially launched the certified second-hand car project. This project provides a source of officially inspected second-hand cars and provides a one-year warranty and roadside assistance. It is reported that Beijing, Shanghai, Xiamen and Shenzhen will be the first to go online, with nationwide coverage in 2023.
The vehicles provided by the McLaren certified second-hand car program have undergone official professional and rigorous technical inspections and are provided with a one-year certified warranty and roadside assistance. Since August, five McLaren dealer showrooms in Beijing, Shanghai, Xiamen and Shenzhen have been launched first and will cover the whole country in 2023.
In terms of new cars, McLaren recently released the Solus GT model, which is specially built based on the concept car in the "Gran Turismo Sport" racing game and continues the styling style of virtual racing. The racing-style air intake above the cockpit is integrated with the anti-roll ring protective cover design, which can introduce cold air into the engine while producing a charming intake sound. Solus GT’s radiators are located on both sides of the body, also drawing on the design style of racing cars.
The car is equipped with a unique dome-style canopy. The driver can follow a shallow arc to slide forward to open the canopy and enter the car. This is different from traditional doors and the iconic butterfly doors of other McLaren models. The design is completely different, and it feels more like driving a jet fighter. This way of entering the cockpit adds to the unique sense of ritual of driving a single-seat sports car.
Inside the car, the seat posture is a fixed design. 25 owners of Solus GT can enjoy personalized racing style " span>Seating configuration”. At the same time, the car introduces the pedal box adjustment function of a racing car, and the owner can freely adjust it through the remote control system from the driver's seat. The steering wheel design inspired by the F1 racing car is unique among McLaren production cars, while the dashboard display and core control functions are integrated to fit the compact layout of a track-specific single-seat sports car. The glass cover provides a clear forward view and integrates a Halo cockpit protection system. The image of the reversing monitor is derived from a wide-angle camera installed in the anti-roll ring.
In terms of power, Solus GT is equipped with a 5.2L naturally aspirated V10 engine, which uses small-volume machined components. The maximum speed exceeds 10,000 rpm, the maximum power is 840 horsepower, and the peak torque is 650 Nm. The official 0-100km/h acceleration time is 2.5 seconds and a top speed of over 320 km/h (200 mph).
The seven-speed sequential gearbox derived from the track uses a custom-made casting and aluminum casing, and the casing also uses magnesium alloy plates. The gearbox is installed on the back of the engine, and the rear suspension is fixed on the gearbox housing. Inside the gearbox, straight-cut gears engaged by a multi-plate carbon fiber clutch can fully meet the demand for rapid shifting speeds during track driving.
Solus GT uses a carbon fiber monocoque chassis structure and other cutting-edge materials. 3D printed titanium components further integrate a series of advanced technologies in the field of high-level racing and are used in anti-roll rings and Halo cockpit protection devices. The suspension system integrates double wishbones and a torsion bar damping system on the inside of the body. The torsion bars are operated via front push rods and rear pull rods. The front and rear axles are connected by transverse stabilizer bars, which can be adjusted by the driver through mode selection. The front suspension links are made of steel, designed to improve durability, while using aerodynamic carbon fiber shrouds similar to those found on F1 cars.
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Editor: Du Yu