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CAR tech: how much F1 is in the McLaren P1?

We're forever told racing tech makes for better road cars, but is that true, even in the case of the £866,000 McLaren P1? CAR tech looks at the similarities between Jenson Button's weekend racer and McLaren's hybrid supercar: Gives you wings A Formula One car wins or loses by its aero package – and the P1’s a true aero car with a mighty set-up. It has the highest amount of downforce of any road car on sale – so you couldn’t get closer to F1 with number plates if you tried.

Lotus Evora S and IPS (2010) first news

Lotus has given us the first details of the new more powerful 345bhp Evora S ahead of its debut at the 2010 Paris motor show. It was only last week when we spied the range-topping Evora being put through its paces at the 'Ring, and this news confirms our earlier scoop story. We predicted that the Evora S would push out more than 350bhp, and...

Rolls-Royce Phantom: the oh-so-subtle 2009 facelift

By Alex Michaelides First Official Pictures 16 February 2009 15:23 It’s the moment the aristocracy have been waiting for: Rolls-Royce has unveiled its new, and oh-so-mildly improved, Phantom and Phantom Extended Wheelbase. Changes have been made both inside and out for 2009. This will be the first time the stately Phantom has been properly updated since its arrival in 2003.