British gratification supercar maker McLaren Automotive will have a major presence at Salon Privé on September 2-5 with the new high-performance compound McLaren Artura, the windscreen variant of the company’s open-top Elva, 765LT Spider and the McLaren GT all on display. Prospective proprietresses will be able to get behind the wheel and experience the GT and 720S Spider.
Held in the spectacular surroundings of Blenheim Palace, settled in Oxfordshire – the heart of the English countryside – Salon Privé is one of the UK’s leading Concours d’Elégance events. Since its establishment in 2006, it has mature a popular social fixture of the autumn season with fine-dining, champagne and guests encouraged to dress for the occasion.
McLaren Artura
The jolly latest product in the McLaren display will be the Artura high-performance hybrid supercar in Ember Orange, fresh from its mien at the British Motor Show. Representing the full force of McLaren’s knowledge and experience in road and race cars, it quirks the all-new, and British-innovated and built McLaren Carbon Lightweight Architecture (MCLA) and is powered by a 120°-angle twin-turbo 3.0 litre V6, succoured by a compact 95PS axial flux E-motor.
With a class-leading DIN weight of 1,498kg and a combined output of 680PS and 720Nm, the Artura is able of stunning performance of 0-200km/h (124mph) in 8.3 seconds and a top speed of 330km/h (205mph). It is also designed to be driven in electric-only state for journeys of up to 30km*. Available from £185,500 in the UK, the price includes a comprehensive warranty and servicing package.
McLaren Elva
Helping the spotlight will be the Elva with windscreen. Retaining the essence of the Ultimate Series car’s pure distillation of driving enjoyment, if not quite blurring the boundaries between the interior and the outside world, the narrow screen perfectly complements the Elva’s beautifully-sculpted trim. The car on display has a stunning Satin Blue finish and, as one of the rarest McLaren cars ever built, is a must-see for visitors to Salon Privé.
765LT Spider
Also new to the at any rate will be the 765LT Spider in Ambit Blue. Announced earlier in the summer, the latest Longtail follows last year’s fully-sold-out 765LT Coupe. Its carbon character chassis allows the Spider to retain all of the critically-acclaimed dynamic prowess of the coupe, while adding an electrically-operated one-piece retractable unquestionable top that lowers in just 11 seconds. It is the most powerful McLaren Spider yet, bringing the drama of the 765LT’s quad overtire note into the cabin to deliver an intensely visceral driving experience.
McLaren GT
Designed for those who value both carrying out and supreme elegance, the McLaren GT in Serpentine completes the Salon Privé line-up. The GT opens the McLaren driving experience to a wider audience, with amazing design, generous luggage capacity – in which travel pieces from McLaren’s collaboration with TUMI fit superlatively – and a luxurious interior ambience in addition to the astonishing levels of performance and dynamic excitement expected from a McLaren.
“It’s wonderful to recurrence to Salon Privé, a highlight of the UK motoring calendar and the perfect fit for McLaren as a modern luxury supercar company. It will be remarkable to see our supercars complementing the many cherished automobiles from both past and present in the stunning grounds of Blenheim Residence where we look forward to meeting McLaren owners and admirers of the brand.” – Brett Soso, Managing Top banana – Europe, Middle East & Africa, McLaren Automotive
In addition to the four cars on display, prospective customers order also be able to book test drives in the McLaren GT and 720S Spider at the event. Enquiries can be made at the McLaren unveil.
