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Jul 23, 2021 11:16:24 PM

SSO.: Senior; Loc: USA , United States; Posts: 540, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 20, 2020

Driving the McLaren Elva

New karenable blog on driving the Elva just posted:

https://karenable.com/driving-the-mclaren-elva/

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Jul 24, 2021 7:51:09 AM

BjoernB: Rennteam Master; Loc: Switzerland , Switzerland; Posts: 4100, Gallery; Registered on: Oct 19, 2004; Reply to: SSO.

Re: Driving the McLaren Elva

I think it's the "usual" 90/95% question - meaning a 720 is probably 90% of this car - a 765 spyder 95% for considerable less money. Unless people buy just for exclusivity with money no object it does not make sense in my book.

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Jul 24, 2021 12:50:46 PM

CGX car nut: Rennteam Master; Loc: NWI , United States; Posts: 5191, Gallery; Registered on: Aug 17, 2011; Reply to: BjoernB

Re: Driving the McLaren Elva

The orange #4 Elva is stunning and looks perfect if one has access to private roads. For much of the country, unfortunately, the Elva with windscreen seems the more practical choice as road conditions, and large pickup trucks, mean rock projectiles are a common threat.

Thank you again for the informative write up.

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Jul 24, 2021 1:53:39 PM

nberry: Rennteam VIP; Loc: La Jolla, USA , United States; Posts: 13737, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 11, 2002; Reply to: CGX car nut

Re: Driving the McLaren Elva

For a company with financial issues, I am having difficulty determining why they built this car. A waste of resources.

Thanks for the excellent write up. It provided me with everything I need to know about the car. kiss

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The purpose of life is to enjoy the moment.

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Jul 24, 2021 2:03:33 PM

SSO.: Senior; Loc: USA , United States; Posts: 540, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 20, 2020; Reply to: BjoernB

Re: Driving the McLaren Elva

CGX car nut:
The orange #4 Elva is stunning and looks perfect if one has access to private roads. For much of the country, unfortunately, the Elva with windscreen seems the more practical choice as road conditions, and large pickup trucks, mean rock projectiles are a common threat.

Thank you again for the informative write up.

My pleasure. Definitely agree on the projectile risk and I dont think the helmets provide the same level of protection that a windshield does. Also the wind against your face/helmet gets old after a bit.

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Jul 24, 2021 2:06:37 PM

CGX car nut: Rennteam Master; Loc: NWI , United States; Posts: 5191, Gallery; Registered on: Aug 17, 2011; Reply to: nberry

Re: Driving the McLaren Elva

The development costs are significantly lower for the Elva, since it utilizes key components from other models, than developing an entirely new platform. This allows for higher margins on the units sold as well as an increase in publicity for the marque without the need to spend cashflow on marketing campaigns.

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Jul 24, 2021 2:34:43 PM

SSO.: Senior; Loc: USA , United States; Posts: 540, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 20, 2020; Reply to: CGX car nut

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Agree, Elva would have been very cheap to develop. Its basically a Senna under the skin with a slightly different tune on the engine.

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Jul 24, 2021 3:54:11 PM

rhino: Rennteam Pro; Loc: Island , Saint Lucia; Posts: 2866, Gallery; Registered on: Jan 26, 2006; Reply to: SSO.

Re: Driving the McLaren Elva

Great write up as usual, thank you wink

What a shame the orange car is without a windscreen, it's gorgeous angel

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Jul 24, 2021 6:33:22 PM

SSO.: Senior; Loc: USA , United States; Posts: 540, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 20, 2020; Reply to: rhino

Re: Driving the McLaren Elva

The orange one is one of the very strange colors that looks better in pictures than it does "in person"

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