McLaren Solus GT
| McLaren Solus GT | ||
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Kerb weight | 1,000 kg (2,205 lb) | |
The McLaren Solus GT is a limited-production track-only
Specifications
Powertrain
The 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
The 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 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
The 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
- ^ 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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