Friday 03 March 2023
The supercar industry is bustling once once more with McLaren Bangkok as the sole official McLaren dealership in Thailand. which is one of the Niche Car Group Co., Ltd. by Mr. Wittawat Chinbaramee, Managing Director Delivered Thailand’s first McLaren ARTURA supercar to Hi Soky-Mr. Sarawut Sereethornkul, a businessman and supercar racer. which is regarded as the first Thai person to possess such a super car
Hi Sokie also tells regarding his experience following meeting with McLaren ARTURA, saying, “Personal lifestyle. I am a person who is fascinated with speed. I have been fond of speed since I was a child. At the age of 12, I started driving Go-Kart and Drifting. I have been racing continuously. The family is also supportive. Until I had the opportunity to compete in Supercar Thailand and Thailand Super Series and traveled all over Asia. I see it as a charming sport. The driver must be one with the car to be able to control the steering wheel until the end of the race. and I have experienced There are many brands of supercars. Each brand has a different character, like McLaren, I especially like it. Because most racers prefer cars with good performance. McLaren meets this question quite well. Personally, I had the opportunity to experience McLaren, which was the very first lot that was imported. When I tried to drive it, I liked it. I bought it. The first car I had was the yellow McLaren 650S Spider. Later, the second car was McLaren 720S. Recently, I decided to buy this car, McLaren ARTURA, which made me decide to buy it. Because I like to be fast and strong good performance Another benefit of the McLaren, which is well executed, is that Traction Control is a driving assistance system. As we walk at 100% accelerator, I feel that the car doesn’t spin. Traction system can cut well. Those who are not very skilled at driving supercars need not be afraid of spinning cars. If it’s a Traction Control system mode, the system can be cut very thoroughly. This model car, for me, is easy to use because I personally drive a race car. Which the car is quite strong and a bit aggressive when driving this model It feels okay, comfortable to drive and can be used every day. I have a supercar. Almost every McLaren brand, I cite it as one of the brands that I like and love.”
With the McLaren ARTURA exclusive, McLaren stays true to its design philosophy, pioneering the introduction of hybrid technology to the first McLaren P1 hypercar, followed by the McLaren Speedtail. With a powertrain that allows this car to reach a maximum speed of 250 miles per hour.
McLaren ARTURA We mobilize a team of experts in each field. To jointly develop this model as a supercar of the future And truly meet the needs of today’s use McLaren ARTURA is not only aggressive on the track. but also suitable for everyday use with 100% electric mode as well, which the driver It will open up a superior technology experience that comes with all-round performance and advancement in all dimensions.
The beginning of the development of this model was to set challenging goals. Let’s start by adding more efficient and energy efficient batteries. without affecting the overall weight of the vehicle Because the weight of a supercar directly and indirectly affects every performance. Especially acceleration, braking, cornering, etc. These are necessary to make the weight of the car comfortable to drive. Therefore, the expertise of the team in materials engineering. focused on cars Light weight can compensate for the extra weight. With the latest platform called McLaren Carbon Fiber Lightweight Architecture (MCLA), it can be divided into 3 main elements: 1. Carbon Fiber Monocoque 2. Electrical Architecture 3. Chassis structure and suspension system The whole new MCLA design team and designed this platform to be adaptable To be more consistent with each car than the first generation platform. The main strength of Carbon Fiber Monocoque is that it is safer, stronger and lighter.
In addition, the monocoque’s rear compartment provides space for the HV battery, which is well protected by a Carbon Fiber Safety Cell mounted on the Carbon Fiber SMC Floor as low as possible. This will contribute to the lowest center of gravity of the car and help in better driving stability. With a high-performance hybrid powertrain, we put all the effort into designing and integrating every component to make the car lighter and the McLaren ARTURA is an achievement achieved with a total weight (excluding fluids) of 1,395 kilograms, which is enough to This will make this model known as the lightest plug-in hybrid supercar in its class. New multi-link concept Proactive Damping Control rear suspension that combines perfectly with technology such as a steering system Electro-Hydraulic That adds precision, agility and stability to driving that is comfortable for the driver to use in everyday life. Drivers will also enjoy driving the McLaren ARTURA with every feel from the road surface to the steering wheel.
In addition, we developed a new Ethernet Electrical Architecture that uses 4 Domain Controllers and the latest network type for automotive. for higher speed and wider bandwidth This has resulted in a total weight reduction of up to 25% by reducing the use of wire harnesses and cables, while introducing the latest in networking technology to the McLaren ARTURA. ARTURA is the leader in performance. The higher performance V6 engine is 50 kg lighter than the V8 engine, while the new 8-speed gearbox has no reverse gear. But we can design it to use Axial Flux Motor for worry-free reversing. And these are just some of the cutting-edge engineering innovations in the McLaren ARTURA that we designed to make the McLaren ARTURA the most capable supercar to blend with the driver.
McLaren Bangkok therefore aims to let McLaren ARTURA be the driving force. can increase the sales of McLaren in Thailand even more With a strategy that aims to allow Thai people to experience a plug-in hybrid supercar that is full of performance and advanced technology at an affordable price. In order to make customers who used to subsidize Performance Car among the top ten million people turn their attention to McLaren even more. To reinforce the success of the McLaren brand in the Thai supercar market.
