The ultimate speedster: McLaren Elva

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I don't seem to quantify my love for cars having a mesmerizing look.
McLaren Elva surely is one that car.
From not having a roof and wind shield, Elva reminds me of a collaboration McLaren made with Mercedes-Benz in which SLR STIRLING MOSS was the result. Elva means "she goes" in French.

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The car is the fifth addition in the McLaren Ultimate Series, joining the F1, the P1, Senna, and the Speedtail.
McLaren Elva carries a mid-mounted 804-hp twin-turbo V-8 that exhales through four exhaust barrels.The exhaust system is made from titanium and inconel while the exhaust tips are of a quad type and are 3D-printed.
The engine hooks up to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission that powers the rear wheels. The entire bodywork is made up of light weight carbon fibre for more speed.
McLaren Elva accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in less than three seconds and from 0 to 124 mph in just 6.7 seconds.
The outside and inside of the Elva are seamlessly connected. Not having a roof—let alone a windshield—will do that.
Being the company's first open top road-legal sports car, the Elva is claimed to be the lightest sports car ever produced by McLaren though the actual weight is still unknown.
The Elva also features a full-time suspension and an electro-hydraulic steering to improve handling.
In the cockpit,there are much similarities with other McLaren's.
For the first time ever, McLaren has fitted the Active Dynamics functions in the gauge cluster, which moves along with the steering wheel adjustment.
Other car functions are controlled via the eight-inch central touchscreen, though the Elva does not have an audio system as standard to save weight but can be added if needed for a fee.

Only 399 units will be built, meaning it will be highly exclusive.
McLaren Elva cost $1.7 million.



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without a doubt a car to use with a helmet, very beautiful the mclaren as the mercedez would be great to know how those 800HP purr

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I have never heard of the Elva before. Thank.ou.for bringing it to my attention. I saw the stirling moss in person this, a few years ago, whilst looking at a few Ferraris for sell, with my friend. It looks so much better in person, but this Elva is one sexy looking car:) cheers

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We saw the Elva at Salon Prive @boscohage -very cool roadster style machine, with lots of power and a unique look - that reminds us we should probably put a video out on it, thank you for sharing

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