Powered by McLaren Engines Lincoln LS Debuts At New York International Auto Show
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Powered by McLaren Engines Lincoln LS Debuts
At New York International Auto Show
NEW YORK, March 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
McLaren Performance Technologies (Nasdaq: MCLN) debuted a high-performance,
"Powered by McLaren Engines" Lincoln LSE luxury sport sedan today at the New
York International Auto Show.
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"With the addition of almost a hundred horsepower, along with chassis and
braking upgrades as appropriate, the McLaren Engines-enhanced LSE will move
Lincoln still further into the left lane," said Steven Rossi, president and
chief executive officer, McLaren Performance Technologies. The special
Lincoln LSE show prototype as "Powered by McLaren Engines" includes a
supercharged V8 engine packaged with a six-speed manual transmission -- a
first in the LS sedan.
"As one of the industry's foremost powertrain providers, our LS upgrade is
not simply bolt-on brute and brawn -- but rather, the application of
engineering elegance which is on par with the world's premium autobahn burners
... befitting the Lincoln brand," Rossi continued. "Beyond the LS, our long-
term vision is to apply our expertise across the full Lincoln portfolio," said
Rossi.
The "Powered by McLaren Engines" Lincoln LSE includes an Eaton
supercharger supplied by Magnuson, along with twin intercoolers incorporated
in a completely redesigned McLaren Performance inlet system. McLaren
Performance Technologies also created its own, unique bellhousing arrangement
to mate a Tremec six-speed manual transmission to the Lincoln 3.9-liter V8
engine. McLaren Performance Technologies cooperated with Trilogy
International of Dearborn, Michigan for computer aided design and engineering
services (CAD-CAE) in the creation of the powertrain package.
A re-calibrated suspension system lowers the "Powered by McLaren Engines"
Lincoln LSE approximately 1-inch, front and rear. Braking has been upgraded
by a special StopTech four-piston caliper package front and rear, with
aggressively enlarged brake discs as well.
An innovative, patented lip 18" x 8" performance wheel design is also
featured on the "Powered by McLaren Engines" Lincoln that, for the first time,
allows the owner to simply remove and replace the outer bright trim ring -- as
opposed to the entire wheel -- in the event of curb damage. Created and
supplied by O-Z, this is the industry's first alloy performance wheel with
"curb appeal." The patented O-Z wheels are performance matched to Michelin
Pilot Sport 245/45 x 18" tires.
ASC-designed and provided body and interior appointments round out the
fast flavor of the "Powered by McLaren Engines" Lincoln LS -- including a
perforated performance grille, Xenon-gas discharge headlamps, custom tail
lights, titanium trim package and McLaren Performance "Speedy Kiwi" logos as
appropriate on the head restraints, floor mats, etc.
The McLaren Engines-enhanced Lincoln LS may be supplemented with its
award-winning Gerodisc(TM) limited-slip differential technology, which is both
torque and speed sensitive. The patented McLaren Performance traction device
provides a smooth and continuous flow of traction, even under the most
demanding conditions. In addition to creating unparalleled power, with
Gerodisc(TM), McLaren Performance Technologies also has the unique capability
to also apply it to the ground.
Breathing through a performance inlet system, followed by a low
restriction dual exhaust, projected performance figures are on the order of
6.2 seconds, 0-to-60 mph.
McLaren Performance Technologies has been helping the automotive world to
achieve its engineering goals and to satisfy its complex technical challenges
for more than three decades. Founded as the original engine development
company for Bruce McLaren Motor Racing, McLaren Engines fueled multiple Can-Am
championships and Indy 500 wins. With a proven track record rooted in a
strong tradition of competitive spirit, McLaren Performance Technologies
continues to thrive in the fast lane as a premium powertrain and related
components provider.
This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of
Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which are
intended to be covered by the "safe harbor" created thereby. These statements
include the plans and objectives of management for future operations,
including plans and objectives. The forward-looking statements herein are
based on current expectations that involve judgments with respect to, among
other things, future economic, competitive, and market conditions and future
business decisions, all of which are difficult or impossible to predict
accurately and many of which are beyond control of the Company. Although the
Company believes that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking
statements are reasonable, any one of the assumptions could be inaccurate and,
therefore, can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements included in
this release will prove to be accurate.
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Mar-27-2002 21:01 GMT
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