This car shown here is a very special, one-of-a-kind 2021 McLaren Elva completed by MSO (McLaren Special Operations), finished in ‘MSO Tokyo Cyan Metallic Flakr’ with a white striped livery. The Elva is truly a special machine, serving as a brand new addition to the ‘McLaren Ultimate Series’, which is the absolute top-tier lineup of low-production, high-performance hypercars from McLaren Automotive. The open-top design of the McLaren Elva is inspired by the racing cars built by New Zealand racing car designer, driver, engineer, and inventor, Bruce McLaren during the 1960’s. Production of the Elva was originally planned to be around 399 units, however just 149 total examples wound up making it out of the factory. Of the 149 total Elva’s, only 7 total cars were fitted with a windshield like this car (+44lbs), and none of the other 149 Elva’s are painted in this unique livery from MSO! The unique blue color can be found all around the exterior and interior of this unique automobile, such as the break calipers, the leather seats, and the steering wheel as well. The Elva model was designed by English car designer, and current Design Director at McLaren Automotive, Robert Melville, and is constructed based upon a MonoCage III carbon fibre monocoque platform. The name Elva itself is derived from ‘elle va’, which means "she goes" in French. The unique 1 of 7 windscreen option also includes features such as rain-sensing wipers, washer jets and sun visors. This stunning machine is owned by @catsroy, and it sure is one of the most unique-looking cars on the road today! What do you think of this totally bespoke McLaren Elva?
How many made? 149
Engine: 4.0 L M840TR twin-turbocharged V8 - 804hp
Debut: the windscreen version was announced in 2022 in Malaysia at the McLaren Kuala Lumpur showroom, after being globally revealed in May of 2021. The standard Elva was first introduced in November 2019.
Top Speed: 203mph (estimated)
0-60mph: below 3 seconds
Photo Credit: @catsroy
Research: @rarecarsonly