McLaren will introduce a unique hybrid sports car

McLaren plans to launch a new car for a wide range of motorists who will receive a hybrid installation. According to the press service, the sports car will occupy the third position among models that combine power and performance equally.

The model will be presented to the public at the end of this summer. But before the appearance of a hybrid car at a motor show, its technical specifications are carefully hidden. It is only known that the twin-turbo V-shaped six will be the key power unit of the machine. What kind of electric motors it will be supplemented, and how powerful this installation will be - we will find out in the summer.

What is expected?

The company's engineers have experience in the application of auxiliary hybrid systems for sports cars. For example, these are the P-1, P-1 GTR and SpeedTail models. According to McLaren CEO Mike Flewitt, the company's goal is to create an economical and at the same time exciting car. From the point of view of instant torque and efficient filling of power failures, this idea (a hybrid motor) is the best option known to all people.

The minimum that motorists expect from the new sports car is for it to travel at least 32 kilometers on the WLTP cycle without recharging. The older brother of this car is able to cover a distance of 30,5 kilometers on a single charge. The battery used in R-1 has a capacity of 4,7 kWh.

One of the drawbacks of any hybrid car, compared to the analogue on a standard motor, is the increased weight. However, as Flewitt assured, the company's engineers were able to compensate for a significant portion of the weight thanks to special technologies. They will also be announced at the upcoming presentation.

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