The McLaren Solus GT is a limited-production track-only mid-engined sports car manufactured by McLaren Automotive. The car is the sixth addition in the McLaren Ultimate Series, joining the McLaren F1, McLaren P1, McLaren Senna, McLaren Speedtail, and McLaren Elva. It is based on the 2017 Super Vision Gran Turismo concept that appeared in the Sony Interactive Entertainment game Gran Turismo Sport.[1][2] The car is designed to be an "extreme expression of track driving engagement", and will be limited to 25 units, all of which come with a custom moulded seat, FIA-homologated race suit, helmet, and a bespoke HANS (head and neck support device).[3]
| McLaren Solus GT | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | McLaren Automotive |
| Model years | 2023 (25 units expected)[needs update] |
| Assembly | Woking, England |
| Designer | Rob Melville |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car (S) |
| Body style | Hatch-top coupé |
| Layout | Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout |
| Doors | Canopy doors |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 5.2 L (317.3 cu in) Judd GV5-based naturally aspirated V10 |
| Power output | 840 PS (829 hp; 618 kW), 650 N⋅m (479 lb⋅ft) |
| Transmission | 7-speed sequential |
| Dimensions | |
| Kerb weight | 1,000 kg (2,205 lb) |
Specifications
editPowertrain
editThe 5.2 L (320 cu in) V10 is a Judd-derived block, which McLaren claims produces in excess of 840 PS (829 hp; 618 kW) and 650 N⋅m (479 lb⋅ft) with a redline of 10,000 rpm.[4] The engine has individual barrel-driven throttle bodies, with gear-driven camshafts, bespoke crank, intake and exhaust systems.[2] Power is sent from the engine to the rear wheels via a Le Mans Prototype-spec 7-speed sequential gearbox, and McLaren claims that the car will do 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in 2.5 seconds, with a top speed in excess of 322 km/h (200 mph).[5] The gearbox is of aluminium-magnesium construction and consists of straight-cut gears, with a carbon fibre clutch, and with the engine the two will act as stressed members.[2][1]
Chassis
editThe chassis is a bespoke carbon fibre monocoque that incorporates numerous designs from Formula One, with 3D-printed titanium components used in the halo protecting the cockpit and roll bar, and carbon fibre crash structures similar to the ones found on Formula One cars.[6] The car features double wishbone suspension with pushrod torsion bars at the front and pull-rod torsion bars at the rear, with four-way manually adjustable dampers.[1] A sliding canopy on the roof of the car slides open to allow the driver to climb into the sole seat in the vehicle,[2] similar in fashion to the Lamborghini Egoista.
Bodywork
editThe bodywork also has a unique design that borrows from the current Formula One cars that employ the ground effect. A large front splitter, Venturi tunnels integrated into the floor, a twin-element fixed rear wing all combine to give the car a claimed downforce figure of 1,200 kg (2,646 lb) at top speed.[5]
References
edit- ^ a b c Okulski, Travis (19 August 2022). "The McLaren Solus GT Is a Single-Seat V-10 Track Monster". Road & Track. Online. Retrieved 22 August 2022.
- ^ a b c d Miller, Ben (19 August 2022). "McLaren Solus GT: a single-seat, V10, Gran Turismo vision made real". car. Online. Archived from the original on 19 August 2022. Retrieved 22 August 2022.
- ^ Banner, Justin (19 August 2022). "The V-10 McLaren Solus GT Is a Video Game Fevered Dream Come to Life". Motor Trend. Online. Retrieved 21 August 2022.
- ^ "From fantasy to reality - McLaren Solus GT revealed as extreme expression of track driving engagement" (Press release). Online: McLaren Automotive. 19 August 2022. Retrieved 22 August 2022.
- ^ a b Rimell, Will (19 August 2022). "McLaren launches V10-powered single-seat Solus GT". autocar. Online. Retrieved 22 August 2022.
- ^ Marriage, Ollie (20 August 2022). "This is the V10-engined £2.5m McLaren Solus GT, a real-life Gran Turismo racer". Top Gear. Online. Retrieved 22 August 2022.
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