Codename: P18
Remember the Holy Trinity, the McLaren P1, the Porsche 918 Spyder and the Ferrari LaFerrari. Well, it looks as though McLaren will be the first angle of the new triangle, with the introduction of the McLaren P18 (codename) scheduled for later this year. I understand that Porsche is developing an Electric Mission X, yet there
Where’s the Dagger (Information Wanted)
In 2010, TranStar Racing planned to build the most menacing hypercar imagined. The intention was to build five only; evidently, three were presold. TranStar was founded by Craig Miller, an American based in Pompano Beach, Florida. He assembled a team of very experienced people: an ex-NASA aerodynamics expert and a designer who worked on the
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The Era of Gentlemen Drivers
Peter Collins was the personification of suave. He was a good-looking, charming and witty man. Peter’s racing career in 1949, driving a 1936 MG. His debut Formula 1 race was the 1952 Monaco Grand Prix, driving for the HWM-Alta team. He is best known for racing with Ferrari, Formula 1 and 24 Hours of Le
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Elon’s Optimism
With his usual verve and panache, Mr Musk announced a little under a year ago that the long-awaited Tesla Roadster would arrive within a year. However, a more realistic completion estimate is the end of 2024, with deliveries starting in 2025. Assuming that is achievable, the Roadster will be available seven years after its debut