McLaren is Developing an Open Cockpit Car as Part of Its Ultimate Series
Daniel Johnson — August 20, 2019 — Autos
Mclaren is reportedly developing an open cockpit car with two seats. The open cockpit car is intended to provide an enhanced driving experience. The new car will be the sixth model form the company included in its Ultimate Series. McLaren has not yet named the car, however, it will be the first fully open designed car form the company. The car will be priced at $1.8 million and will be limited to 500 models. McLaren will release more information as the development process continues.
The outside of the car will feature butterfly doors and a carbon fiber, aerodynamic body. The carbon fiber gives the car its lightweight build, which is approximately 1,198 kg. The car will have a 4.0-liter V8 twin-turbocharged engine, and will also have a rear-wheel-drive system.
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The outside of the car will feature butterfly doors and a carbon fiber, aerodynamic body. The carbon fiber gives the car its lightweight build, which is approximately 1,198 kg. The car will have a 4.0-liter V8 twin-turbocharged engine, and will also have a rear-wheel-drive system.
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Trend Themes
1. Open Cockpit Cars - The trend of developing open cockpit cars will enhance driving experiences for car enthusiasts.
2. Ultimate Series - The Ultimate Series trend for high-performance and exclusive cars will allow companies to showcase their technological advancements and creativity in design and engineering.
3. Carbon Fiber Materials - The growing trend of using lightweight and strong carbon fiber materials in car manufacturing can lead to more eco-friendly and efficient cars.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - The automotive industry can benefit from open cockpit cars by offering new and unique driving experiences to attract customers.
2. Luxury Goods - The luxury goods industry can cater to a high-end market by producing exclusive and high-performance cars like McLaren's Ultimate Series.
3. Materials Manufacturing - The materials manufacturing industry can develop and improve lightweight and strong materials such as carbon fiber to meet the growing demand of the automotive industry and other industries with similar needs.
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