new mclaren the super car

McLaren 570GT:

McLaren is best known for ultra-light and ultra-fast automobiles – that’s, pretty much, the calling card of the badge. This time around, they’re trimming down on the excess with the McLaren 570GT, a Grand Touring version of their 570S supercar.

While it can still take laps at blistering speeds, the newest McLaren is equipped for the long drive, embracing the traditional definition of Grand Touring by putting a premium on comfort and practicality. That means, it trades much of the carbon fiber for heavier aluminum panels, with the interior covered almost entirely in leather. It also gets an extra 7.8 cubic feet of room behind the seats, upping the vehicle total to 12.4, complete with a side-hinged glass rear hatch for loading your luggage through the back.

Those changes result in a heavier weight for the McLaren 570GT, which tips the scales at 80 pounds more than the 570S. As a result, while it houses the same carbon fiber tub and 3.8-liter V8 (562 horsepower and 442 pound-feet of torque), the 0 to 60 acceleration time gets reduced to 3.4 seconds (compared to 3.2 for the 570S), although top speed remains at 204 mph. To realize the car’s long-distance driving ambitions, it gets softer suspension (15 percent reduction in spring rates out front and 10 percent at the rear), a reduced steering ratio, a more compliant ride quality, a quieter exhaust system, and noise-absorbing Pirelli PZero tires. Other standard features include a panoramic sunroof, soft-closing dihideral doors, and a 320W eight-speaker audio system.

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Slated to go on sale later in the year, the McLaren 570GT is priced at $198,950 (from coolthings.com)

htc vive the virtual experience

The HTC Vive :

Impressed with what you’ve seen so far from HTC’s VR headset? Then, good news – the outfit just announced the official consumer version of the HTC Vive, bringing a full set of innovative features that should break new ground for the modern generation of gamers.

Packaged as a complete kit, the headset comes with a pair of wireless controllers, a pair of base stations, a Vive Link Box, and a pair of ear buds, ensuring you have everything you need to immerse yourself in your favorite VR games and content. Just hook it up to a compatible gaming PC and you’re set.

The HTC Vive comes with room-scale motion tracking, using 32 headset sensors to detect movement across a full 360 degrees, while a camera on the exterior allows it to blend real-world elements into the virtual experience. A 110-degree field of view allows for immersive visuals that are made even better by the 2,160 x 1,200 combined resolution and 90Hz refresh rate for seriously smooth-looking action. Interchangeable foam inserts and nose pads allow you to customize the fit to conform to the contours of your face, with enough room to accommodate your glasses, while an adjustable strap lets you cinch it for the most comfortable fit.

While it won’t play smartphone-based VR content, it can pair with phones, allowing you to receive and respond to texts (pre-made messages only) and calls (it comes with an integrated mic), as well as get notifications. It’s powered by Steam VR. 

Slated to come out in April, the HTC Vive is priced at $799  (from coolthings.com)

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