New McLaren Elva hypercar with 815 horsepower Released

     The new McLaren Elva, the Ultimate Series hypercar, a 4.0-liter V8 engine with a maximum power of 815 horsepower (PS), is officially launched in Thailand. This model is produced in a limited number of only 149 units worldwide and Thailand has received a total of 2 quotas.

     The Niche Car Group has launched the new McLaren Elva, which was made its world debut in 2019 as the Ultimate Series of hypercars following the F1 Road Car, P1, Senna and Speedtail models. Two-seater, without roof and windshield The chassis structure and body are molded in lightweight carbon fiber materials. Only 149 units were produced worldwide, with Thailand receiving a total quota of 2 cars and 1 car has already been reserved.

McLaren Elva

Engine Perfomance

     The McLaren Elva was developed to be the lightest road car McLaren has ever made. It features a two-seater open-cockpit cabin without a roof, windshield and side windows. Powered by a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged McLaren V8 engine in the middle. rear wheel drive Which is the same family as the Senna and Senna GTR.

     This power block produces a maximum power of 815 horsepower (PS) at 7,500 rpm, a maximum torque of 800 Newton – meters at 5,500 rpm, powered by a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox that can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in just 2.8 seconds, continually reaching 200 km/h in just 6.8 seconds and a top speed of 326 km/h. The average fuel consumption of this car is 11.9 liters per 100 kilometers, or about 8.4 km / liter according to the European WLTP test standards.

McLaren Elva

     The McLaren Elva also offers Adaptive Dynamic Controls, which can adjust the vehicle’s handling and powertrain in three modes: Comfort, Sport and Track, depending on the driving style at the moment. It also includes a 3-level Electronic Stability Control (ESC) stability control system and Variable Drift Control (VDC) for drifting.

Interior of McLaren Elva

     For the first time, the McLaren Elva features an Active Air Management System (AAMS), where air is directed from the front of the car and soars above the cab to create a wind barrier for passengers and the driver. The air is diverted in a 130 degree radius to manage the cabin air at high speeds. There is also an active air brake system to help increase the efficiency of reducing speed.

     The interior is designed using lightweight carbon fiber to support the head, shoulders and back of the passengers. The seat is designed to be slightly shorter than usual in order to provide enough footrest space for easy entry and exit. Customers can choose the color and material of the seat itself, both upper and lower. Can choose to install 6-point seat belts for use in the racetrack. While the audio system is not installed as a standard equipment due to weight reduction reasons. but can order more without charge.

     Customers can also order other accessories. At no additional cost, such as body lift system, 5-spoke forged alloy wheels (10-spoke standard), Pirelli P Zero Corsa race tires. (Standard tires are Pirelli P Zero)

     The selling price of McLaren Elva in Thailand starts at 60,65,388 usd and is ready to be reserved for ownership.

Dinesh: Dinesh Kumar has been writing about electric vehicles, hybrids, and hydrogen cars since 2006. His articles and car reviews have appeared in the New York Times, Automotive News, Reuters, SAE, Autoblog, InsideEVs, Trucks.com, Car Talk, and other outlets. His first green-car media event was the launch of the Tesla Roadster, and since then he has been tracking the shift away from gasoline-powered vehicles and discovering the new technology's importance not just for the auto industry, but for the world as a whole. Throw in the recent shift to autonomous vehicles, and there are more interesting changes happening now than most people can wrap their heads around. You can find him on Twitter or, on good days, behind the wheel of a new EV.