This is the first-ever McLaren Senna ‘Ride-On’ and the third vehicle in the company’s range of children models, which includes the P1TM and 720S. Think of it as a supercar toy, complete with working dihedral doors, functional brakes, an infotainment system and realistic McLaren Senna engine sounds. Six liveries are available, with one – yellow with green accents – being sold exclusively through the official McLaren Retailer Network. Read more for additional pictures and information.
Straight from the factory, the McLaren Senna is already one of the fastest street-legal hypercars, but fast just wasn’t enough for Novitec. It comes standard with a twin-turbocharged 4.0L V8 generating 789 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque, but Novitec’s maximum tune boosts those numbers to 889 horsepower and 655 lb-ft of torque, mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. Read more for a test drive video and additional information.
Racing fans may probably already know that Klipsch is the official headphone and portable audio partner of the McLaren F1 team. The two companies have once again teamed up to develop the Klipsch T5 II True Wireless Sport McLaren edition earphones, which not only have supercar flair, but are engineered for extreme performance and designed to stay dry regardless of the situation. Read more for two videos and additional information.
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The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren was produced from 2003 to 2010, and during that time, this particular example made its way to German tuner MANSORY for a complete makeover. It comes fitted with a ‘Renovatio’ body kit, all powered by a supercharged 5.4L V8 engine generating an impressive 700 hp. Inside, you’ll find a custom flat-bottomed steering wheel, Alcantara accents, and lots of carbon fiber. Read more for a video, additional pictures and information.
The McLaren Speedtail is a limited-production supercar powered by a modified M840T from the 720S and a hybrid powertrain to generate a combined 1,036 hp, enabling it to hit a top speed of 250 mph and accelerate from 0–186 mph in a mere 12.8 seconds. All of this power makes it McLaren’s fastest production car. How does it compare with an F-35B fighter jet? Top Gear wanted to find out themselves. Read more for the video and additional information.
Germany-based tuning company Novitec has unveiled several upgrades for the McLaren Senna in the form of three tuning packages, with the highest spec capable of achieving 0-62 mph in a mere 2.7 seconds. If equipped with the highest stage, the Novitec Senna generates 889 horsepower at 7,100 rpm and 655 lb-ft of torque at 6,300 rpm. Other upgrades include a Novitec Race GTR high-performance exhaust system with two top-exit exhaust pipes that can be finished in polished stainless or matte black. Read more for two videos, additional pictures and information.
For those who don’t follow the racing world, the Bahrain Grand Prix is a Formula One Championship race that takes place at the Bahrain International Circuit. McLaren Principal Designer Esteban Palazzo recently took the McLaren Senna GTR to this circuit and explains why the vehicle has such a massive multi-tiered wing. Simply put, it creates 2,204 pounds of downforce and helps stabilize the vehicle, taking design cues from LMP1 cars. Read more for three videos and additional information.
If a McLaren 650S existed back during the Chernobyl disaster and survived, this is probably what it would look like. In addition to the zombie apocalypse-inspired wrap, it comes equipped with a Liberty Walk body kit, complete with flared front / rear wheel arches, a revamped front splitter and a massive rear wing similar to that found on the P1 GTR. Read more for a video, additional pictures and information.
The McLaren 765LT is the automaker’s latest longtail offering and will be limited to just 765-units worldwide. They’ll be powered by McLaren’s 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 generating 755 horsepower and 590 pound-feet, paired to a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox that can shift 15-percent faster than a 720S, enabling it to hit 60 mph in a mere 2.7 seconds. Read more for two videos, additional pictures and information.
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You’ve seen the teasers, now here’s a hands-on look at the OnePlus Concept One smartphone and its disappearing cameras. This is made possible with electrochromic glass over the phone’s rear cameras that turns them opaque and then transparent again when voltage is applied. You can already find this technology in McLaren 720S Spider’s retractable electrochromic glass roof and even airplane windows (Boeing 787 Dreamliner). Read more for a video and additional information.