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Does A Stock McLaren 765LT Stand Any Chance Against A 1,100 HP Twin-Turbo Audi R8?

We all know the McLaren 765LT is exceptionally quick, but can it hold its own against a twin-turbocharged Audi R8?

This test was organized by British YouTuber 888MF and saw the Audi and McLaren pitted against each other on a runway for a series of drag races.

As you would imagine, the R8 has the power advantage as its twin-turbocharged 5.2-liter V10 churns out around 1,100 hp. Meanwhile, the 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 of the McLaren 765LT has 755 hp, although dyno tests have revealed that figure to be quite conservative. Power for the McLaren is sent to the rear wheels while the Audi has an all-wheel drive system.

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The driver of the McLaren gets the better start in the first race and is able to open up a small lead over the Audi. However, as the speeds start to increase, the R8 makes the most of its extra power and sprints past the 765LT, ultimately finishing a couple of car lengths ahead of its British rival.

The second race is very similar to the first; the Audi fails to match the McLaren off the line, as according to the owner, it wasn’t launching properly. However, that didn’t matter as it ended up catching and passing the McLaren before the finish line, finishing with a quarter-mile time of 9.59 seconds, which is very impressive considering the races were not performed on a prepped drag strip.

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Mansory Teases Bodykits For SF90, MC20, Roma, 765LT, DBX, And 911

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Mansory has teased a handful of new models that it is developing bodykits for.

The first teaser posted to Facebook previews kits for both the Ferrari SF90 Stradale and Ferrari Roma. The SF90 Stradale is Ferrari’s most potent model and Mansory is planning to make it even more menacing with custom parts for the front fascia, side skirts, and rear diffuser. This teaser also previews an extended rear wing, trim around the headlights and taillights, and new trim around the side air intakes. As for the Roma, it has also been previewed with a unique front splitter, side skirts, rear lip spoiler, and rear diffuser.

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The second teaser previews kits for the Maserati MC20 and McLaren 765LT. The kit for the Maserati is perhaps the most outlandish and in addition to revised front and rear bumpers, plus distinctive side skirts, it also includes a large fixed rear wing and a roof scoop. Changes being readied for the 765LT are a little more subtle but will still beef up its road presence.

Last but not least is a teaser for the 992-generation Porsche 911 and Aston Martin DBX. The 911 can be seen with unique bumpers, a large rear wing, and accents around the side air intakes. The DBX’s bodykit is also very aggressive and includes flared wheel arches, re-designed bumpers, a power bulge on the hood, a tailgate spoiler, and a roof spoiler.

Mansory has yet to announce when it will introduce these bodykits.

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A Total Of 19 Mclarens Are Being Recalled In The U.S. Because They May Pull Under Braking

McLaren and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have issued a recall of 19 vehicles as a result of a faulty part in their brake systems.

The recall covers one McLaren 570S, one 600LT, seven GTs, and 10 720Ss manufactured between July 8, 2019, and March 15, 2020. These vehicles may contain a banjo bolt that was improperly manufactured by the supplier, according to recall documents.

The banjo bolts were used for brake pipe assemblies between the flexi-hose and the caliper. These bolts are designed to have holes drilled in them to allow hydraulic fluid to pass from the lines to the caliper. Some may not have had the holes drilled into them, though, meaning that there is no braking power to that corner of the vehicle.

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Vehicles affected by this issue will tend to pull in the direction opposite the side of the car with the defect since the side of the car with the bad banjo bolt has less braking power. This could be dangerous, particularly at high speed, and may increase the risk of an accident.

Owners who have the defective brake could be forgiven for not noticing it, though, since McLaren says that its electronic stability control system may work to adjust wheel speed and mitigate the pulling effect of the faulty brake, especially at low speed.

The remedy for the problem is pretty simple: a McLaren technician will just inspect the brakes to find the defective banjo bolt and will replace it with one that works. The automaker, though, has not yet provided a timeline for when it will instigate this recall.

Limited-Run Ferrari 488 Pista Piloti Tries To Take Down The McLaren 720S

Three years ago, Ferrari introduced a special version of the 488 Pista dubbed the ‘Piloti Ferrari Edition’ and YouTuber CS Panda recently had the opportunity to put it to the test alongside a McLaren 720S.

If you were to simply look at the spec sheets of the duo, you would think that they would be very evenly matched. After all, the Ferrari has a 3.9-liter twin-turbocharged V8 pumping out 710 hp, the exact same output offered by the 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 of the McLaren 720S. In addition, both cars feature dual-clutch transmissions, have launch control systems, and are rear-wheel drive.

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However, as the McLaren 720S has proven time and time again during drag races throughout the years, it is even quicker than the spec sheet suggests. A number of factors could explain this, but the most likely explanation is that McLaren has understated the 720S’s output. In fact, some dyno tests have revealed the engine actually delivers well over 800 hp.

As such, when it was lined up against the special edition Ferrari 488 Pista, it won all three drag races without breaking a sweat. That’s not to say that the Ferrari isn’t quick – it simply cannot hang with the McLaren.

Moreover, in addition to possibly having more grunt and weighing less, the McLaren featured in this test had the advantage of using sticky Toyo R888R semi-slicks that no doubt aided in its performance.

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Daniel Ricciardo Sure Knows How To Drift The McLaren Artura Around Brands Hatch

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The McLaren Artura is one heck of a performer and Daniel Ricciardo had the opportunity to put the car through its paces in March as he prepared for this year’s Formula 1 season with the British carmaker.

This short video shows the Australian driving ace, who is widely considered among the best on the F1 grid, driving the Artura around the famed Brands Hatch circuit in the UK. While he is much more accustomed to driving race cars with the aim of avoiding even the slightest hint of oversteer, Ricciardo is also more than capable of performing some impressive drifts in a mid-engined supercar like the Artura.

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Having previously raced with the Renault F1 team for the 2019 and 2020 seasons, there’s little doubt Ricciardo is enjoying some of the perks of racing with McLaren. After all, his company car for the last couple of seasons has been a Renault Megane RS but he has now swapped that for one of McLaren’s supercars.

While McLaren unveiled the Artura a couple of months ago, it only recently released some key performance figures. In a straight line, the Artura needs just 3.0 seconds to hit 62 mph (100 km/h) and goes on to hit 124 mph (200 km/h) in just 8.3 seconds. It can also sprint down the quarter-mile in 10.7 seconds and tops out at 205 mph (330 km/h).

Key to the car’s performance is its twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 supplemented by an electric motor that result in a combined 671 hp and 531 lb-ft (720 Nm) of torque.

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We Bet The Lamborghini Huracan Performante Spyder Can’t Hold A Candle To The McLaren P1

Despite its production having ended five years ago, the McLaren P1 continues to be subjected to drag races against different rivals.

We’ve seen it take on vehicles such as the Porsche Taycan Turbo S and the Ferrari F40 earlier this year, and more recently, it was pitted against the Lamborghini Huracan Performante Spyder.

With 903 hp and 664 pound-feet (900 Nm) of torque produced by the twin-turbo 3.8-liter V8 and electric motor, the P1 does the 0 to 60 mph (0-96 km/h) sprint in just 2.8 seconds, while flat out, it will hit 217 mph (350 km/h).

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As for the Huracan Performante, it comes with a naturally aspirated 5.2-liter V10 which pumps out 631 HP and 443 lb-ft (600 Nm). That’s 30 HP and 30 lb-ft (40 Nm) more than the LP610-4 Spyder, which results in 3 seconds to hit 60 mph (96 km/h) from a standstill and a 202 mph (325 km/h) maximum speed.

Lamborghini has given the Performante some very clever active aerodynamics, a revised ANIMA, recalibrated ESC, tuned suspension and more responsive steering, which should help it go fast around a track. However, this is a quarter-mile sprint drag race and the only things that matter are sheer power and laying it down properly. Thus, the P1 holds the upper hand, so we don’t expect the Huracan Performante Spyder to pull off a surprise – or did it?

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