To be able to achieve a maximum speed of 403 km/h, the upcoming McLaren Speedtail supercar possesses the perfect combination of aerodynamics, light weight and Hybrid system.
Powering the McLaren Speedtail is a 4.0L V8 engine with a maximum capacity of 746 horsepower and maximum torque of 800 Nm, accompanied by an electric motor, helping this supercar reach a total capacity of 1,055 horsepower and Maximum torque 1,150 Nm.Using the Hybrid system , McLaren Speedtail will be equipped with technology derived from Formula E, producing more than 308 horsepower, helping the British supercar achieve the highest performance of the electric motor used. In today’s cars, even this device alone is on par with a mid-range sports car in terms of offering.A representative of the supercar company said: “Engineers from the McLaren Applications Department – A division of McLaren Group focusing on the development of virtual products, telemetry, electrification and control – have done Working with the Speedtail Electric Drive Technology team to integrate DC/DC converter and inverter technology developed for racing cars into the electric drive system, ensuring a level of control and management power required for the Hyper-GT model to achieve extraordinary performance”.Engine layout inside McLaren Speedtail.An advanced component on the McLaren Speedtail is the 1/647 kWh high-voltage energy storage system, containing high-capacity cylindrical battery cells arranged in a single row, providing a high power/weight ratio. The best on Hybrid car battery packs today.The energy density of this battery cluster is said to be 4 times higher than that of the McLaren P1 – the company’s only Hybrid supercar currently.