Monday 16th May 2011

799bhp 'Mega McLaren' Due In 2014?

New McLaren aims to reset the supercar benchmark

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This isn't the new 'Mega Mac'...

McLaren sources have let slip details of a new performance flagship that will boast a 799bhp V8 engine slotted into a chassis built around the 12C's carbon monocell.

The new car is known as the 'Mega Mac' internally, according to Autocar which reported the story over the weekend, and says the company's intention is to 'eclipse every supercar to date' when it launches in 2014.

Nope, it's the McLaren M 11 B, winner...

The 799bhp engine (why 799? You tell us...) is apparently a 5.0 litre development of the current 3.8-litre twin turbo unit by Ricardo, making 590lb ft between 3,500rpm and 7,500rpm, and revving to a maximum of 7,500rpm. As a result, the Mega Mac is projected to be able to beat the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport's 0-200mph sprint of 22secs.

As well as sharing the 12C's monocell, it will also carry-over much of that car's aluminium hydraulic suspension, and will naturally get the full complement of adaptive and active chassis systems.

On top of the 12C's rear air brake, the new car will also feature active front and rear spoilers according to the report.

...in an IED student competition in 2006.

A few details about the styling have also been leaked - expect something 'bigger, angrier and more functional looking' says Autocar. Expect also to fork out something in the region of £350k-£400k if you want to get your hands on one, they say.

[jellison]

Where do I sign?

[TheRoadWarrior]

Well they always said the MP4-12C was only the first of the new cars they were planning.. should be epic, cant wait!

[anonymous-user]

The rear light and boot section is shaping up to be absolutely fantastic. What an arse.

I hope those gun metal areas are exhausts So cool.

[Hendry]

£440K is a bargain. Compare that to the Veyron or Huayra.

[hornetrider]

Flibble

[E21_Ross]

TheRoadWarrior said:

Well they always said the MP4-12C was only the first of the new cars they were planning.. should be epic, cant wait!

as if the MP4-12C isn't quick enough

this won't please ferrari one bit!

[Howard1650]

Great, just what the world needs, another super fast car!

[Tallbut Buxomly]

Howard1650 said:

Great, just what the world needs, another super fast car!

Different concept. This is superfast in getting to top speed as opposed to superfast top speed. Simple fact is you cant really use the top speed in most supercars but you can from time to time use the acceleration.

[Howard1650]

Why not build a plane or yacht ?

This level of car is a piece of art, but just making it faster is nothing.

[Slurms]

Howard1650 said:

Great, just what the world needs, another super fast car!

Yes, it is just what the world needs!

This is PH after all

[E21_Ross]

Howard1650 said:

Great, just what the world needs, another super fast car!

are you sure you're on the right forum? generally, people on here like things which go fast.

[Guvernator]

I'm sure this car will be another technological marvel for Maclaren and the price tag looks positively cheap (never thought I'd say that about £400k) but I just hope they remember to inject a bit more passion into this one. The Maclaren F1 which was also technoligical wonder of it's time had passion and drama in spades, the new 12C doesn't I'm afraid. Let's hope they remember to sprinkle the fairy dust on this one to give it that certain something.

The engine already isn't a great start to be honest. I'm sure the numbers will be very impressive but a 5 lite turbo unit which only revs to 7500rpm isn't really getting me hot under the collar.

[[AJ]]

This will be epic and at <£400k a relative bargain. Consider than a working McLaren F1 can't be had for under £1m, in spite of that fact that the 'Mega Mac' will probably be built in greater numbers, it could prove a fair long term investment.

[[AJ]]

Guvernator said:

The engine already isn't a great start to be honest. I'm sure the numbers will be very impressive but a 5 lite turbo unit which only revs to 7500rpm isn't really getting me hot under the collar.

Agreed. Come on McLaren, we want 10k rpm!

[Howard1650]

[AJ] said:

Guvernator said:

The engine already isn't a great start to be honest. I'm sure the numbers will be very impressive but a 5 lite turbo unit which only revs to 7500rpm isn't really getting me hot under the collar.

Agreed. Come on McLaren, we want 10k rpm!

No we want something 'new', not just faster and bigger.

[E21_Ross]

Guvernator said:

I'm sure this car will be another technological marvel for Maclaren and the price tag looks positively cheap (never thought I'd say that about £400k) but I just hope they remember to inject a bit more passion into this one. The Maclaren F1 which was also technoligical wonder of it's time had passion and drama in spades, the new 12C doesn't I'm afraid. Let's hope they remember to sprinkle the fairy dust on this one to give it that certain something.

The engine already isn't a great start to be honest. I'm sure the numbers will be very impressive but a 5 lite turbo unit which only revs to 7500rpm isn't really getting me hot under the collar.

really? a 5 litre turbo charged V8 with about 800bhp doesn't excite you? ok....

and 7500rpm is hardly a low max rpm. most cars on the road can't manage that, let alone ones with turbo chargers! does that mean the new 5.5 V8 from AMG is boring too? even the 6.2 which was NA "only" revved to 7500rpm. yeah i know what you mean, those engines are boring too...!

oh, and it's McLaren, not maclaren.

[Davey S2]

If they can sort out the looks it really will be mega.

I'm far more interested in the 3rd model they are planning which will be pitched at the 911 given very few people will be able to afford the more expensive models.

[rhinochopig]

Why not just make it 800bhp - 799bhp is such an odd figure. Is there an 800bhp+ tax waiting in the wings or something?

[E21_Ross]

Howard1650 said:

[AJ] said:

Guvernator said:

The engine already isn't a great start to be honest. I'm sure the numbers will be very impressive but a 5 lite turbo unit which only revs to 7500rpm isn't really getting me hot under the collar.

Agreed. Come on McLaren, we want 10k rpm!

No we want something 'new', not just faster and bigger.

McLaren have already brought something new to their respective markets. show me another full carbon chassis for a similar price to the MP4-12C. Their no anti-roll bar system in road cars too.

do you ever post anything +ve by the way? you seem all -ve!

[anonymous-user]

rhinochopig said:

Why not just make it 800bhp - 799bhp is such an odd figure. Is there an 800bhp+ tax waiting in the wings or something?

Why make it 800 just because it's a round number? It is after all just a number used to represent the power of the engine. It's probably 799 because of something technical and McLaren aren't the kind to use the power output as a marketing tool or anything like that.