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'{{more footnotes|date=November 2019}} {{short description|Sports car designed and produced by McLaren Automotive}} {{Infobox automobile | name = McLaren Elva | image = | caption = | manufacturer = [[McLaren Automotive]] | aka = | production = 2020&ndash; | model_years = | assembly = England: [[Woking]], [[Surrey]] | designer = | class = [[Sports car]] ([[S-segment|S]])<!-- per WP:CARCLASS, this should not be changed to "supercar or hypercar" --> | body_style = 2-door [[Roadster (automobile)|speedster]] | platform = ''MonoCage III'' [[Carbon fiber reinforced polymer|carbon fibre]] monocoque | related = | layout = [[Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout|Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive]] | engine = 4.0 L ''M840TR'' [[twin-turbocharged]] [[V8 engine|V8]] | powerout = {{convert|815|PS|kW hp|abbr=on|0}}<br>{{convert|590|lbft|Nm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}} | transmission = 7-speed [[dual-clutch transmission|dual-clutch]] | weight = {{convert|NNNN|kg|lbs|abbr=on|1}} | doors = [[Butterfly doors|Dihedral]] | length = {{convert|NNNN|mm|in|abbr=on|1}} | width = {{convert|NNNN|mm|in|abbr=on|1}} | height = {{convert|NNNN|mm|in|abbr=on|1}} }} The '''McLaren Elva''' is a limited-production [[Mid-engine design|mid-engine]] [[sports car]] manufactured by [[McLaren Automotive]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a29774505/mclaren-elva-photos-info/|title=McLaren Elva Is a $1.69 Million Toy with No Windshield|work=[[Car and Driver]]|last=Duff|first=Mike|date=13 November 2019|accessdate=13 November 2019}}</ref> The car is the fifth addition in the ''McLaren Ultimate Series'', joining the [[McLaren F1|F1]], the [[McLaren P1|P1]], [[McLaren Speedtail|Speedtail]] and the [[McLaren Senna|Senna]].<ref name="CNET"/> The open-top sports car is inspired by the open top racers cars developed by [[Bruce McLaren]] in the 1960s.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnn.com/2019/11/13/cars/mclaren-elva-supercar-with-no-roof/index.html|title=McLaren unveils $1.7 million supercar with no roof and a windshield made of air|work=[[CNN Business]]|last=Valdes-Dapena|first=Peter|date=13 November 2019|accessdate=13 November 2019}}</ref> == Nomenclature == The name ''Elva'' (pronounced ella va) means "she goes!" in French. The car is named after the lightweight early open top race cars developed by [[Bruce McLaren]]. The M1A, M1B and M1C were produced between 1964 and 1967. Due to limited staff, production was outsourced to British automobile manufacturer [[Elva (car manufacturer)|Elva]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/mclaren-elva-revealed-804bhp-ultimate-series-roadster|title=McLaren Elva revealed as 804bhp Ultimate Series roadster|date=13 November 2019|first=James|last=Attwood|publisher=[[Autocar (magazine)|Autocar]]|accessdate=13 November 2019}}</ref> == Specifications == Being the company's first open top road-legal sports car, the Elva is claimed to be the lightest sports car ever produced by McLaren though the actual curb weight is yet to be announced. The car's entire body work is made of carbon fibre including the chassis, doors and seats in order to keep the weight low. The brake rotors, which are shared with the Senna measure more than {{convert|390|mm|in|0|abbr=on}}. Weight savings of about {{convert|2.2|lb|kg|0|abbr=on|order=flip}} is achieved over the Senna's brake rotors by the usage of titanium brake calipers. A carbon fibre spar runs the entire length of the interior which supports the arm rest of the seats, a variety of controls and separates the driver and passenger. A six-point racing harness is optional for customers who want to take the car for track day driving. For protection against roll-over crashes, a deployable roll-over protection system is included as standard. The optional audio system has marine-grade speakers for protection against adverse weather conditions. The interior features a severally mounted touch screen to control most of the car's functions. Although the Elva has no windshield or windows, a front windshield will be added for the cars intended for the US market. The McLaren Air Active Management System (AAMS) channels airflow through the car's nose from an inlet in the splitter and directs it at a radius of 130-degrees in front of the occupants (called "bubble of calm" by McLaren). This system activates at speeds upto {{convert|25|mph|kph|0|abbr=on|order=flip}} where airflow and overall noise are high to create a comfort zone over the occupants. The system can be turned off whilst track driving so that the air channeled through the nose is sent to the engine instead. The Elva also features an active rear spoiler which also acts as an air-brake thus seeing the braking force load with the brakes. A flat undercarriage also helps in improving aerodynamics. The front clamshell is a major part of the aerodynamics package of the car. While its an integral part of the AAMS, it also features two air intakes at the front of each door which directs air to the car's dual intercoolers mounted in front of each rear wheel. The 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 rated at {{convert|815|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|590|lbft|Nm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}} of torque is shared with the Senna and the Speedtail and is the most powerful variant of McLaren's V8 engine. The engine is fitted with is fitted with a flat-plane crankshaft, low-mass reciprocating components and a dry-sump lubrication system. The exhaust system is made from titanium and inconel while the exhaust tips are of a quad type and are 3D-printed. The Elva also features a full-time suspension and an electro-hydraulic steering to improve handling. The car will be built to customer specifications by McLaren's MSO department.<ref name="CNET">{{cite web|url=https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/mclaren-elva-roadster/|title=McLaren Elva roadster is a worthy successor to the Senna|date=13 November 2019|first=Craig|last=Cole|publisher=[[CNET]]|accessdate=13 November 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.topgear.com/car-news/british/ps14m-elva-mclarens-lightest-ever-road-car|title=The £1.4m Elva is McLaren's lightest ever road car|date=13 November 2019|first=Stephen|last=Dobie|publisher=[[Top Gear (magazine)|Top Gear]]|accessdate=13 November 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-news/first-official-pictures/mclaren/elva/|title=McLaren Elva: an 800bhp roadster with Senna DNA|date=13 November 2019|first=Curtis|last=Moldrich|publisher=[[Car (magazine)|Car]]|accessdate=13 November 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-7686671/The-new-1-7million-McLaren-Elva-uses-air-glass-protect-driver-wind.html|title=How the new $1.7million McLaren Elva creates a 'bubble of calm' to protect the driver and passenger from the wind - despite having no windscreen - once the roadster goes above 25mph|date=14 November 2019|first1=Ryan|last1=Morrison|first2=Ralph|last2=Ortega|publisher=[[Daily Mail]]|accessdate=16 November 2019}}</ref> == Performance and production == The Elva can accelerate to {{convert|100|kph|mph|0|abbr=on}} in less than three seconds and in {{convert|200|kph|mph|0|abbr=on}} in 6.7 seconds. Production is limited to 399 units with customer deliveries scheduled to begin in late 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/nargessbanks/2019/11/13/mclarens-elva/#57da6fee6d99|title=McLaren’s $1.8m Elva Is The First Roadster In The Ultimate Series|date=13 November 2019|first=Nargees|last=Banks|publisher=[[Forbes (magazine)|Forbes]]|accessdate=13 November 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/a29776314/2020-mclaren-elva-pictures-specs-hp-info/|title=2020 McLaren Elva Is an 804-HP Roofless Twin-Turbo V-8 Weapon|date=13 November 2019|first=Brian|last=Silvestro|publisher=[[Road & Track]]|accessdate=13 November 2019}}</ref> == References == {{reflist}} {{McLaren Automotive}} {{DEFAULTSORT:McLaren Elva}} [[Category:McLaren vehicles|Elva]] [[Category:Cars introduced in 2019]] [[Category:Sports cars]] [[Category:Flagship vehicles]] [[Category:Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive vehicles]]'