[Auto] McLaren Saber: the impossible car in most western countries

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In the middle of this year, McLaren registered the Saber trade name with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. With what generated a certain mystery when choosing this country even though it was a British brand. Now we know the reasons for this decision and we bring you the car that is behind this name. The Saber came to light in December as a supercar created by its Special Operations Division. Which means that it is one of the most exclusive and expensive in the house.

On this occasion, it is a more powerful and performance unit than the model on which it is based: the Senna. Its 4.0-liter V8 engine with two turbos has been modified to yield 835 hp. Which places it 35 HP above that, although it maintains the same 770 Nm of maximum torque.

Run more ... because it's the United States
With this display of power, it is capable of increasing its maximum speed up to 350 km / h (10 km / h more than the Senna). But this is something that is not only achieved through brute force. The Saber includes major modifications to the bodywork, taking advantage of the lax homologation requirements in the US.

That seems to be the reason for the registration in that country. Sources close to the brand indicate that the aerodynamic changes of the Saber, which would not be possible in any country, allow it to exceed certain limits of street models. For example with the longitudinal wing, in the style of the LMP1, which runs through the center of the roof, the giant rear diffuser and the three-slat spoiler.

 

Custom cars at the stroke of the check book
As is customary in customization centers such as McLaren's Special Operations Division, customers have participated in designing the car to suit their preferences. Normally there are only two limitations: the budget of the buyers and the necessary approvals of the place where it is sold.

Another good example of these limitations was seen in the Rolls-Royce Sweptail, on which they worked for four years to solve all the homologation problems caused by the customer's requests, to make it resemble a yacht. The result was one of the most expensive cars in the world, priced at almost € 11.5 million. At least if the revaluations after the initial sale are not taken into account.

What is also common in this type of custom car is that its price is only revealed if the customer wants it. The first unit has already been delivered without its new owner commenting on the invoice. Although estimates place it at seven figures. A total of 15 McLaren Saber will be sold, for which buyers are expected in the coming weeks.