New hybrid series Mac

[650spider]

Regards to the upcoming new hybrid series, does anyone have any other info apart from the small drip feeds to the press?

I have a feeling that its actually going to be pretty spectacular, and am quite interested in it especially as they reckon its only going to be 30-40kg heavier than outgoing sports series, but with the obvious extra oower.

Also interesting also to hear that they have developed a replacement battery cell for the P1 that is cheaper and more efficent...hopefully as SSO suggested they shall also look into extending the 10 year warranty on cars getting to that age...

[650spider]

SSO said:

Personally quite concerned with the move to hybridization. Added weight and complexity will not help the driving experience. Just posted a blog on it.

Unfortunately, its inevitable evolution and its coming our way even quicker than we anticipated going by proposals to bring forward previously set deadlines by Westminister and Holyrood.

We have been waiting for the launch of the all new GLS63 AMG to replace my wifes current one, however we have been offered an MB EQC for a'48hr demo next weekend; initially I declined but taking it now as I cannot dismiss without trying, and that is going from full filthy sounding V8 bypassing hybrid and going to full electric.

Likewise for replacing my 650spider; kind of decided to go for a 720spider over 675LT spider in Feb/March at very
latest, but cannot help but be intrigued by how good the hybrid Mac might just be.

Full turnaround for me because until about 2 weeks ago had no aspiration towards hybrid or electric.

I appreciate there are still plenty out there that cannot even deal with going from a N/A engine to a turbo one, never mind hybrid / electric, but i am not in that category.

Its just that the 720 was launched in 2017 and McLaren kind of jumped a few generations with that as I still do not think there is anything else the other big 3 have launched since that can lace its boots for the overall package; i feel as though they might just do the same with this new hybrid...

However, they have to get the quality and finish bang on from the offset; they cannot rush this out like they did with the 720.

[650spider]

Bispal said:

The public wanted neither as they were too small to be cars of status. They want SUV's and the bigger the better to show the world how important they are (In their opinion) and wealthy (most fianaced) .....

Plenty of threads for judging about how people pay for their cars; thats got zero to do with why i started this thread...i have no interest in that subject at all.

[650spider]

SSO said:

12pack said:

SSO, just bought a Mini electric for my daughter to replace her Cooper S. It drives FAR better than the petrol one, with the batteries replacing the fuel tank and the gear box so that they are in a T shape low and central. It’s as heavy as the 650 spider, but the weight distribution doesn’t suffer from the cast iron lump out in front of the tires (like in the petrol Cooper).

Edited by 12pack on Sunday 25th October 17:53

This is quite an interesting comment and the first time I have heard someone say a EV driving better than its ICE sibling. Very interested to hear the criteria the is driving the conclusion.

Hey 12pack

Whats the real world range on the mini from a full charge compared to the manufacturers figures?
This is the bit that always concerns me.
My V-Class MB is supposed to average about 45mpg; i don't think i have ever cracked 40mpg; usually high 30's.
Fuel consumption doesn't really bother me; I just like to have facts rather than BS as then everyone knows where we are.


SSO,

I thought with previously having the P1 you would be looking forward to McLarens next foray into hybrid with all the previous knowledge from P1 creation and the subsequent 6 years of changes in technology...do you not feel if anyone shall do a good job of it, that it would be McLaren?