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McLaren P11

Baby McLaren will position itself as a direct rival to Ferrari 458

by: Auto Express team

3 Aug 2009

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Introduction
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Kia Venga
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Lexus hatchback concept
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Bentley Mulsanne
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Lamborghini LP550-2
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Aston Martin Rapide
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Maserati GranTurismo Spyder
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BMW ActiveHybrids
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Saab 9-5
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Peugeot 5008
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Mercedes E-Class estate
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Kia cee'd
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Kia Sorento
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Audi A5 Sportback
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Porsche 911 Turbo

Could this be the car to knock Ferrari off its perch? The recently revealed 548 Italia won’t be the only mid-engined V8 supercar causing a stir in Germany, McLaren is ready to unveil its new baby, too.

And while it might have the same number of cylinders as the outgoing Mercedes SLR McLaren, it promises to be a very different beast. A classic mid-engined rear-wheel drive layout, a V8 producing around 550bhp and a kerbweight of around 1,200kg should ensure heart-stopping performance.

Our latest spy shots show that it shares its low-slung proportions with the iconic McLaren F1, and if it shares even a fraction of the F1’s talents it should be a stunning car to drive.

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IntroductionWith just a few weeks to go until Europe's largest motoring expo throws open its doors, we've gathered all the information that matters as well as our pick of the new metal that will be on display
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Kia VengaKorean five door promises class-leading versatility and has Fiesta in its sights
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Lexus hatchback conceptLexus takes aim at BMW 1-series and Audi A3 with hatchback concept
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Bentley MulsanneArnage replacement gets aluminium chassis but keeps 6.75-litre V8
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Lamborghini LP550-2Special edition 'LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni' goes rear-wheel drive to honour legendary test driver.
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Aston Martin RapideAston's Porsche Panamera rival is ready to roll at Frankfurt.
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Maserati GranTurismo SpyderMaserati's four-seater coupe follows the Ferrari California's lead with a folding hard-top.
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BMW ActiveHybridsBMW set to introduce hybrid version of the X6 and 7-series at Frankfurt Motor Show
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Saab 9-5Official shots show Saab's first new 9-5 for 12 years!
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Peugeot 5008Striking 5008 heralds Peugeot’s arrival in compact MPV class.
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Mercedes E-Class estateNew E-Class load-lugger has largest boot and best safety in class.
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Kia cee'dKia's Focus-rival gets new family face and a low emission ECO-dynamics version.
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Kia SorentoAll-new version of Kia's 4x4 features more spacious interior and weighs 215kg less
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Audi A5 SportbackWith good looks and a practical interior, Audi's A5 Sportback is aiming to reinvent the executive car.
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Porsche 911 TurboWith 500bhp from a new 3.8-litre turbocharged engine, it's the fastest accelerating 4WD Porsche ever

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Baby McLaren will position itself as a direct rival to Ferrari 458

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