Recently, according to foreign media reports, McLaren launched a hybrid version of "Monocell", and the launch of this model is also a sign that McLaren is about to launch electrified models, and according to McLaren's plan, they will officially launch the brand's first hybrid model in 221.
the hybrid version of "Monocell" adopts lightweight carbon fiber structure, which was developed by mclaren's new composite technology center (MCTC) in sheffield. this lightweight carbon fiber structure is also used by mclaren to offset the increased weight of the electrified power system while maintaining the structural integrity and improving the safety. Because of the "world-leading technology", you can also use related software to determine the ideal shape and direction for each carbon fiber cloth, so as to optimize the strength and weight of the shell.
The prototype of the hybrid version of "Monocell" was successfully developed in 219. Mike Flewitt, CEO of McLaren, said: They hope to launch a hybrid vehicle with the same weight as a fuel vehicle, and McLaren has been working hard for this goal and direction. Through hard work, McLaren successfully reduced the weight of the new model by 3-4 kg. After hard work, the weight of the McLaren P1 hybrid model was reduced to 14kg.
mclaren said that the carbon fiber boxes of the Speedtail hybrid supercar and the mclaren GT were produced by an Austrian company, while the new Monocell frame was produced by MCTC. This brand-new, ultra-light carbon fiber chassis can have stronger structural integrity and higher product quality, and MCTC center will also become the world's outstanding composite science and manufacturing center.
according to the plan, mclaren is gradually transforming into an electric sports car manufacturer. Plan to own all Sports? A hybrid system was introduced on the Series model. For the new plan, McLaren has also built a brand-new chassis technology.
Recently, McLaren has also demonstrated the chassis technology of its new hybrid sports series. In 221, McLaren plans to replace its entry-level models, McLaren 57, New Car Club and Ferrari SF9, with hybrid and brand-new chassis technology. Stradale has become a competitive model, and the new chassis technology will also be used in McLaren's next-generation models. McLaren also announced that when the new framework enters production, the scale of its Sheffield factory will be further expanded, and the number of employees will increase from 6 to more than 2.
although mclaren didn't disclose the hybrid model to be launched next year, it did announce the camouflage car of this model. The new car will use a twin-turbocharged V6 engine and motor to form a hybrid, and its pure electric mileage will be 2 miles. According to the plan, McLaren will launch 18 new hybrid sports cars before 225. McLaren is also conducting a large-scale test for the first hybrid car to be launched soon. The main content of the test includes the functions of the new high-power battery pack, which McLaren hopes can provide up to 3 minutes of endurance on the track.
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