McLaren F2 Renderings Surface on the Web

A Slovenian website called Avtomanija has published a group of photos of what seems to be a prototype version of the forthcoming McLaren F2 supercar that’s scheduled to be launched in late 2010. Of course, it goes without saying that these photos could be the work of a photoshop artist so don’t be hasty to draw a conclusion on the car’s appearance based on what you see here.

McLaren’s new pure-bred two-seater will be based on the P8 mid-engined supercar project that was initially co-developed by the British automaker and Mercedes-Benz as a smaller and lower-priced successor to the SLR but was abandoned by the Germans in 2004. While details are still scarce, it is rumored said that the F2 will be equipped with a mid-mounted V8 powerplant from Mercedes-Benz’s AMG division. -Continued

Via: Worldcarfans , Source: Avtmanija

McLaren Readying Ferrari F430 Adversary

The British supercar maker might be ending its partnership with Mercedes and their co-developed SLR McLaren, but according to Autocar magazine, McLaren is already working on its own supercar that will rival the Ferrari F430 and the Lamborghini Gallardo. Codenamed P11, McLaren’s supercar will be powered by a 550Hp V8 engine that is said to be based on an existing Mercedes-Benz unit. -Continued

It is also said that the P11 will be more compact and lighter than the Italian competition. The P11 is expected to be introduced in late 2009 with sales beginning in early 2010. A year later the P11’s range will be enhanced by a drop-top version along with a more hardcore edition of the Coupe model.

Via: Autocar (Car pictured above: McLaren F1)