McLaren hopes to show the world the blueprint for the future supercar by adopting V6 engine and plug-in hybrid system. Compact, sensitive and partially electric, without giving up the excellent dynamic driving performance of the traditional internal combustion engine. Now, let's take a look at how the elegant 680 horsepower mid-engine works and how the car was upgraded in the early years. Increase horsepower, slightly adjust the chassis, slightly change the appearance, and add one or two gimmicks, and the new supercar will be completed. So, what's the situation now, higher power? I don't need that much anymore. Chassis, everything you can do has been thoroughly studied. Big tails are completely out of date. Today, engineers have to work hard on electrification, digitalization, networking and optimization of basic physics.
This of course means that so far. However, in the future, it is impossible for any car to be completely without electrical parts. Let's take a look at two new plug-in hybrid cars launched by market competitor Ferrari. Like their 296 GTB, the core component of Attura is a 3.0-liter V6 engine with an included angle of 120 degrees. McLaren hopes to solve all the problems through its first mass production hybrid system. This time, McLaren adopted a brand-new chassis, and the front and rear central carbon fiber single shells were integrated with the aluminum subframe. The advantage of this is that it can not only absorb the energy during collision, but also repair or replace it. In the past, many complete parts had to be thrown away. Of course, the car price of 230,500 euros will still make people feel painful.
The structure is smarter. The battery box strengthens the chassis. Because rear suspensions can be designed to be more elastic by using more compact engines, they become lighter and more rigid. Adaptive shock absorber and electronic prediction strategy are a pair of best partners to keep the vehicle in the best driving condition at any time. Because of this, McLaren implanted a chip into Pirelli, so that it can get a steady stream of road information. Generally speaking, the information flow on the car body can be accelerated through Ethernet, which is real-time information for information flow, and can save about 1/4 wiring. In this way, the 585 HP twin turbocharged V6 engine can be perfectly combined with the 95 HP 225 Nm disc motor and the eight-speed dual clutch gearbox.
Some are bored, some are sleepy. Don't worry. Step on the gas pedal with all your might. V6 twin turbocharging can quickly push the vehicle speed to 100 km/h in 3.0 seconds, 200 km/h only takes 8.3 seconds, or even 300km/h 2 1.5 seconds, but the maximum speed is locked at 330 km/h, so why should it be as accurate as an athlete? In fact, the driving experience is really relaxed and balanced. It is not unreasonable for McLaren to insist on using electro-hydraulic power assist system, which combines excellent steering torque and good steering response. Never too sensitive, too blunt, and there will be no delayed response. Very trustworthy, and the sense of road is very direct.
As always, McLaren makes it easy for drivers to drive in Attura. It's just awesome. You can concentrate on driving. All the operating elements are around the steering wheel, but not above it. None of these operation keys are capacitive, which greatly reduces misoperation. Thank you very much for this design. It remains to be seen whether it is a good idea to nail the controller next to the iPad in the cockpit. The driving mode and auxiliary threshold are at least fixed and can be easily changed during driving, which will definitely affect the hybrid strategy and dynamic driving experience. The driver assistance system can even affect the dynamic drift mode, which is an application of electronic system to control the rear axle differential.
Of course, I have to mention its powertrain. This V6 engine will never make people feel that it is a small displacement caused by air blowing. It's a supercharged sports assembly, fine-tuned, and likes high speed. According to the different driving modes, the motor plays a leading role when driving at low speed, and its performance becomes more and more noticeable as the driving modes become more and more intense. In this way, when the torque of short-stroke piston is relatively weak at low speed, the motor plays a good auxiliary role and supports ultra-fast gear shifting. The symmetrical ball bearing turbocharger with electronic pressure reducing valve and short exhaust path is very suitable for fast response and high rotation speed when direct injection is carried out at a pressure of 350 bar in the cylinder.
In fact, you don't need to speed up this 3.0 engine, but it is very suitable for high speed. You will feel the thrust spewing out from below, and it will quickly spread throughout the torque platform. There is no accident at all, and the conversion efficiency is extremely high. The change is as fast as lightning, and I don't feel frustrated at all. The whole process was done in one go, without any sloppiness, and even the voice was so silky and delicate. This is a typical McLaren style, which can keep people awake at all times and keep a safe distance from overdose. Operating this Artura with precise engineering design will not completely lose control of the mid-engine and rear wheel drive at any time. In this way, you will never be in danger. When you need it to do something, it can come at the drop of a hat.
It is also surprising that it uses an electric motor instead of a mechanical reverse gear. In this era of various hybrid technologies, Attura still maintains its unique old-school legendary style, which is very good. It is not only because of the electronically controlled hydraulic power steering system of the keyless steering wheel, but also because this adjustment style can convey the truest and lightest driving experience, rather than some blunt artificial high-speed experience. Of course, there is also indispensable reliable braking. In addition, the smooth cooperation between high-speed engine and oil-electricity system is a bright spot. A certain amount of reserve power is always locked in the battery.