Unveiling the lightest road car in its history, McLaren introduces the new Elva roadster. The car features an open-cockpit design with no roof or side windows.

The two-seater has a bespoke carbon fiber chassis and celebrates the 1960s McLaren Elva sports cars that were designed by Bruce McLaren. Additionally, the car contains one-of-a-kind carbon fiber seats and sintered carbon fiber brakes. The car includes two versions: one with a windshield and one without. By removing the windshield, roof and windows, McLaren wanted to offer a truly immersive experience. As open open-cockpit pair, McLaren’s Active Air Management System (AAMS) shelters passengers by
manipulating airflow while retaining the passengers’ connection to the elements.

The McLaren Elva boasts a 4.0 liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine, 804 bhp and goes from 0-62 mph in under three seconds. For the new car, McLaren offers a range of personalization options. Among these options are interior leathers in a number of finishes, exterior paint colors, pin-stripe wheels and a gloss visual carbon fiber body that includes several color tints. For an extra touch of luxury, customers can also personalize their Elva with 18ct white gold or platinum badges or a 24ct gold engine bay heat shield.

Starting at $1,690,000 USD, only 149 units of the McLaren Elva will be available for order. The final price varies based on the level of customization.

Check out the video below about the history of the McLaren Elva.

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