现行版迈凯轮650S是在两年多前上市的，现在车厂正在开发其替代车型。新车将搭载升级版3.8升V8双涡轮引擎，在现行版650S上它的功率为478千瓦/650马力，扭矩678牛米。有传言称，新车功率将达到至少700马力，不过迈凯轮发言人予以否定。公司CEO Mike Flewitt介绍说，新车仍将采用MonoCell碳纤维底盘，但将获得进一步升级。目前570S已经在售，车厂希望入门级 Sports系列和中级的Super系列之间能有更大距离。这也是为什么650S替代车型加速性和最高时速都将超过现行版的原因。为了做到这些，新车将采用更先进的主动气动布局，因此车身设计将有很大不同。迈凯轮负责时尚设计的Frank Stephenson表示，新车外观设计“将有很大跃升”，而内装也将有“明显变化”。为了满足更严格排放标准，迈凯轮准备推出体积更小的六缸引擎。Flewitt证实，未来新车气缸数量将减少，未来将从内燃机引擎向纯电动转变，在此期间将采用混动系统。

 

McLaren 650S successor set for 2017 Geneva debut

McLaren launched the 650S Coupe a little over two years ago, but the Woking-based supercar marque is already gearing up for its replacement. Codenamed “P14,” the new model will use an evolution of the biturbo 3.8-liter V8 engine which develops 650 PS (641 hp / 478 kW) and 500 pound-feet (678 newton meters) of torque in the 650S. While some are saying the model’s name will start with “7” (so at least 700 hp), a McLaren spokesman has said it’s unlikely to happen.

 

According to company CEO Mike Flewitt, the 650S replacement will stick with the MonoCell carbon fiber chassis, but there are going to be some improvements for the new model. Now that the 570S is on sale, McLaren wants to keep a safe distance between its entry-level Sports Series and the mid-tier Super Series. That’s why the 650S successor is being developed to be considerably faster than the current car which runs to 62 mph (100 kph) in three seconds and maxes out at 207 mph (333 kph).

 

To do that, the “P14” will take advantage of active aerodynamics applied on a body which will have a considerably different design. Frank Stephenson, the man in charge of McLaren’s styling department, has promised the design will represent a “big leap” and the interior cabin will also be significantly changed.

 

In related news, it is believed McLaren is preparing a new downsized six-cylinder engine based on the existing V8 as a way to meet stricter emissions targets. While not confirmed by the company, Flewitt did say the number of cylinders will be reduced with time and during the transition from combustion engines to pure electric powertrains there are going to be hybrids.