13 January 2011, 06:06 PM
Wheelsandmore has introduced its latest development, a stunning conversion for the high-end Mercedes-Benz SLR and SLR McLaren 722 Edition. Showcasing boosted output figures, remarkable handmade exhaust unit and sleek set of forged lightweight alloys, the Wheelsandmore transformation is targeted at buyers demanding for super sport performance fitted in exclusive and more unique package.
In the terms of power, the Wheelsandmore SLR conversion is bumped-up from 650 horserpower and 800 lb-ft of
24 November 2010, 10:51 PM
McLaren priced the perfect road machine MP4-12C from £168 500 (including 20% VAT) when it goes on sale in the UK in 2011.
The car is just £1045 cheaper than Ferrari 458 Italia. Probably, this is the main reason why McLaren MP4-12C has already received over 2 700 pre-orders.
MP4-12C is powered by features a twin-turbo 3.8-liter V8 engine 608PS (447 kW) and 599Nm (442 lb-ft) of torque. It is mated to a 7-speed "Seamless Shift" double-clutch transmission which enables the car to accelerate fr
17 September 2010, 05:00 PM
Pagani Zonda – one of the greatest super cars, ever. A new model from the famous company is on its way – Zonda Concept , which is a combination between R model, McLaren F1 and Ferrari Enzo. The car is stil a creation of the designer Gary Gu.Again the car will be powered by AMG engine boosted to several million horsepower and again it will be made entirely from carbon fiber. The performance will be at decent level, which is something usual for Zonda cars. According to us, it looks boring. Pagani
30 June 2010, 02:17 PM
McLaren MP4-12C is may be the most eagerly expected car in the world. It will be presented for the first time to a public audience at Goodwood Festival of Speed. The event takes place from Thursday 1- Sunday 4 July 2010.
Current Formula 1 World Champion - Jenson Button and 2008 Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton will drive the MP4-12C up Goodwood Hill on Saturday and Sunday respectively in the Supercar Run.
The prototype was tested at Goodwood Motor Circuit in March this year. The
27 May 2010, 04:30 PM
McLaren F1 is a true legend. Still, after 20 years there is no faster normally aspirated production road car in the world. F1 GTR is the only car, which won Formula 1 World Championship, Indianapolis 500 and Le Mans 24 Hours. Furthermore, this was the first production road car to use a full carbon fibre monocoque.
The first McLaren F1 car was launched on 28th May 1992 and delivered to its happy owner in December 1993.
McLaren is a pioneer in carbon fiber technologies. They used carbon fibr
16 November 2009, 10:29 AM
McLaren Automotive presents the first in a series of broadcast-quality short videos, which reveals the performance car testing programme for the new McLaren MP4-12C.
The politics of the company includes this unique and engaging story, which precedes the first model going on sale in Spring 2011. The footage reveals McLaren Automotive's plans, processes and challenges.
The first film is named "Inside McLaren: developing the MP4-12C". Highlights include an introduction to the McLaren Technol
03 July 2008, 05:00 PM
Mercedes-Benz will end its partnership with British sports car manufacturer McLaren when its current agreement expires next year.
The German automaker and the British sports car manufacturer built the SLR premium roadster together.
The German automaker and the British sports car manufacturer built the SLR premium roadster together.
"The partnership ends in 2009 and it will not be renewed," a Mercedes spokesman said.
Media reports say a new flagship premium roadster called the SLC wil
02 July 2008, 02:18 PM
The inaugural Brooklands Motoring Festival: The Double Twelve, which took place over 28/29 June, was a resounding success with almost 15,000 visitors attending over the weekend.
Out of the 129 competitors in The Double Twelve, concours d’elegance combined with a series of driving tests based on the JCC Rallies of the 1930s, Jonathan Oppenheimer emerged triumphant with his exemplary driving skills combined with the flawless appearance of his Lagonda V12 Prototype.
Peter O’Halloran, managing
30 May 2008, 04:24 PM
Formula 1™ stars Lewis Hamilton and Heikki Kovalainen are to drive the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes Formula 1™ car at this year’s Brooklands Motoring Festival: The Double Twelve over 28/29 June.
The Vodafone McLaren Mercedes team drivers will make a number of appearances in the car during the weekend as they take to the handling circuits at Mercedes-Benz World in Weybridge, Surrey and thrill the crowds.
Lewis commented: “The Festival will be a great chance to see Heikki and I perform in a re
21 May 2008, 04:47 PM
The new 2008 Mercedes-Benz Motorsports Collection is the perfect outfit for a sporty appearance at the trackside. The Collection is now available from authorised Mercedes-Benz dealers in the product categories of Formula One, Vodafone McLaren Mercedes, SLR, DTM, AMG and Accessories.
The range includes sporty and elegant clothing items for men and women, as well as high-quality sunglasses, watches and bags as useful accessories for the grandstand and driver areas – not to mention useful and bea
04 May 2007, 03:54 PM
Mercedes-Benz will in future also market its SLR McLaren super sports car in the form of a roadster with a top. In common with Formula 1 vehicles of today, it, too, will be made of carbon fibre, a material that will endow the vehicle with a very high degree of safety as well as extreme torsional stiffness at the same high level as the coupé version.
This gives rise, in combination with the racing-type chassis, to outstanding ride characteristics. The maximum speed of the new high-performance