McLaren Automotive surprised the media during Car Week in Monterey when it unveiled a rendering of a new top range sleek open-cockpit roadster. The as-yet-unnamed striking two-seater is expected to join in about 18 months McLaren's top tier Ultimate Series which currently includes the Senna, the GTR and the awaited Speedtail designs. What is also known is that the new dramatically styled roadster will use a twin-turbocharged version of the Senna's V8 power unit - with no hybrid component - while a carbonfibre chassis will make it the lightest car ever produced by the Woking marque. McLaren Automotive boss Mike Flewitt offered some insight on his company's future addition to its Ultimate...
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