McLaren's New GT Model Fuses High Performance & Functionality
Daniel Johnson — May 16, 2019 — Autos
References: cars.mclaren & hypebeast
McLaren has released its new GT model, the very first of its lifestyle vehicles. The focus of the design is to mix performance with a large interior. The model is intended to be comfortable on extended trips. This was done through changing much of car's design, including the engine placement and the layout of the exhaust.
The new McLaren features a MonoCell II-T monocoque exterior, which has a carbon fiber section on the upper back of the car. The car has a V8 engine that can bring the car into speeds of 60 mph in 3.1 seconds. The GT model also has 620 horsepower and a top speed of 203 mph. McLaren is starting the manufacturing process and is expected to have its lifestyle vehicle available to drive by the end of 2019.
Image Credit: HypeBeast
The new McLaren features a MonoCell II-T monocoque exterior, which has a carbon fiber section on the upper back of the car. The car has a V8 engine that can bring the car into speeds of 60 mph in 3.1 seconds. The GT model also has 620 horsepower and a top speed of 203 mph. McLaren is starting the manufacturing process and is expected to have its lifestyle vehicle available to drive by the end of 2019.
Image Credit: HypeBeast
Trend Themes
1. Spacious Luxury Lifestyle Vehicles - The trend of designing luxury vehicles with a focus on spacious interiors and functionality.
2. Performance-oriented Lifestyle Vehicles - The trend of combining high performance features with the comfort and practicality of lifestyle vehicles.
3. Innovative Vehicle Design - The trend of pushing boundaries in car design by changing engine placement and exhaust layout for improved functionality.
Industry Implications
1. Luxury Automotive Industry - Disruptive innovation opportunities arise from designing and manufacturing luxury lifestyle vehicles that cater to the needs of discerning consumers.
2. Performance Automotive Industry - Manufacturing performance-oriented lifestyle vehicles opens up innovative opportunities for car manufacturers to tap into a growing market segment.
3. Automotive Design and Engineering - The evolving trend of innovative vehicle design presents disruptive innovation opportunities for designers and engineers to create next-generation cars.
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