New 911-killer in the wings: McLaren P13?

Posted on 06-04-2014 at 13:13 by bart_m – 46 Comments”

This ‘baby McLaren, codenamed P13 should have the following Porsche 911-competitor. The first specifications would now be known.

Now the 12C is waved and the 650S makes its appearance, will McLaren with the P13, the segment fill in where the 911 from Porsche. In other words, the supercar-step level.

The P13 will be a pinched version of the 650S engine. This 3.8 ltr V8 delivers the 650S 650 hp, but will the P13 will be more than 500 hp award. An output of the driver through the rear wheels should be dosing. The transmission, the suspension and the electronics will be identical to the 650S.

Just like the 12C will get the P13 a carbon monocell. This is a property where the McLaren is still the most distinguished in relation to its competitors. At the end of 2015, the P13 born, and will be for about 150,000 euros are available.

Slightly more expensive than the basic version of a Porsche 911, but a lot cheaper than the 911 Turbo, where the P13 in terms of performance to be closer to in the neighborhood will come.