McLaren 650s coupe unveiled ahead of geneva motor show

McLaren 650s supercar revealed ahead of geneva motor show
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McLaren automotive have announced they will present their fastest series-production supercar at the 2014 international geneva motor show. the McLaren 650s joins the family alongside the 12c and P1 hybrid, available as a fixed-head coupé or as a spider, with a retractable folding hard top. boasting a unique british-built McLaren m838t twin turbo V8 engine, the 2-door sportscar outputs 641 brake horsepower, utilizing enhanced active aerodynamics and proactive chassis control systems to optimize track capabilities and usability.

influenced by the design of the McLaren P1, the front bumper gives the 650s a clean appearance and sits below new LED headlamps which reflect a similar aesthetic to its older brother. an integrated front splitter contributes to increased levels of downforce; unique door blades behind the front wheels direct air from the trailing edges of the front splitter, further benefiting cornering grip and vehicle balance. the aerodynamic performance of the 650s boasts the same drag coefficient figure as the 12c, reworked to more efficiently direct air flow over, and through, the functional bodywork.

side intakes behind the dihedral doors feed large, efficiently packaged, radiators which help provide the cooling requirements of the mid-mounted, compact engine. active aerodynamics, which feature on both the 12c and P1, have also been further developed.

inside, the McLaren 650s is equipped with iris satellite navigation with bluetooth connectivity, digital radio wireless tethering, audio streaming and voice control as standard. options include fixed-back carbon racing seats, based on the lightweight design found in the McLaren p1, an electric steering column adjustment assisting ingress and egress, a rear parking camera and extended carbon fiber throughout the interior.