The Biography of McLaren Elva
McLaren Elva is a limited-production mid-engine supercar manufactured by McLaren Automotive. It is the fifth member of the McLaren Ultimate Series family, following the F1, P1, Senna, and Speedtail. However, the Elva is unique and distinguished with a design inspired by the open-top racing cars developed by Bruce McLaren in the 1960s, including the removal of windshields, windows, and roof.
From 2020 until now, McLaren supercar company has continuously updated information related to their special model Elva. They have adjusted the production quantity of the car twice, from 399 down to 299, and finally confirmed to produce only 149 cars worldwide.
In some countries, driving a supercar without a windshield like the McLaren Elva is illegal. The owners will not be able to register the car. Therefore, the British car manufacturer has provided an additional option of a windshield for the McLaren Elva, which has made many wealthy car enthusiasts happy. One of them is Minh “Nhua” from Vietnam, who has ordered one.
Novitec Tuned McLaren Elva
The Elva is powered by a twin-turbocharged V8 engine with a displacement of 4.0 liters, similar to McLaren 720S, McLaren 720S Spider, and the McLaren Senna hypercar that have appeared in Vietnam. The difference is that this heart will deliver a maximum power of 804 horsepower and a peak torque of 800 Nm for the McLaren Elva. All of the car’s power is transmitted to the rear axle through a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox, allowing this supercar to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 3 seconds.
However, Novitec, a tuning company, saw that the power was not impressive enough for speed enthusiasts. Therefore, they have modified the Elva to be more powerful and faster.
What Has Novitec Upgraded on the McLaren Elva?
Novitec always provides upgrades for newly released supercars, from body kits, wheels to engine performance. In the latest McLaren Elva project, they have introduced two performance packages. The first package includes upgrades to the 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine, which will increase the car’s power output to 860 horsepower and a peak torque of 864 Nm, an increase of 56 horsepower and 64 Nm compared to the standard version.
If the customers feel that this power is not enough, the second package includes exhaust system upgrades, which will increase the McLaren Elva’s power output to a maximum of 906 horsepower, an increase of 102 horsepower compared to the standard version. At the same time, the peak torque also increases by an additional 98 Nm, reaching 898 Nm. This power increase allows the Elva to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.7 seconds and achieve a top speed of over 330 km/h.
Although Novitec does not provide new body kits for the McLaren Elva, they have made some modifications to enhance the aggressive appearance with the collaboration of Vossen wheels. They have created a unique set of wheels with a size of 20 inches for the front and 21 inches for the rear, available in 72 different colors.
Furthermore, Novitec provides new sport springs for the car, lowering the ground clearance by 20 mm, making the driving experience more sporty and impressive. Last but not least, Novitec can customize the interior according to the owner’s desires, down to the smallest details.
Is It Safe for the Drivers?
Some videos on the Internet show the danger of driving without a windshield. It can cause foreign objects to hit the face of the driver or the acceleration force can blow off their hats, as shown in this video where a McLaren Elva driver’s hat flew off. This has caused concern among customers, and the addition of a windshield becomes an optimal solution.
Even though there are potential dangers, Novitec, known for their reliability, would know how to ensure the safety of Elva owners, given that the car already comes with an Advanced Air Management System (AAMS), which can generate an “air bubble” to protect the driver.
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