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Supercar maker McLaren has revealed its new limited-edition Elva roadster.

 

Limited to 399 examples, the brand says “the open-cockpit two-seater celebrates Bruce McLaren-designed 1960s McLaren-Elva sportscars that embody McLaren’s pioneering design and engineering principles.”

 

In the UK pricing starts at £1,425,000 ($2.67 million AUD) before buyers have personalised their car through McLaren Special Operations (MSO).

 

The Elva is powered by a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine producing 600kW and 800Nm. McLaren claims it can dash from 0-100km/h in under three seconds, and hit 200km/h in 6.7 seconds. Power is put down through a seven-speed transmission.

 

According to McLaren, the Elva is the lightest road car the brand has ever built thanks to a bespoke carbon-fibre chassis and body, unique carbon-fibre seats and sintered carbon ceramic brakes.

 

To keep occupants comfortable, McLaren has developed the Active Air Management System (AAMS) which channels air through the nose of the Elva to come out of the front clamshell at high velocity ahead of the occupants before being directed up over the cockpit.

 

The brand says the AAMS tech means helmets are not required but can be worn if preferred, while a fixed windscreen will be offered as a factory option.

 

What there is of the interior features a digital instrument cluster, an 8.0-inch infotainment touchscreen that houses the majority of the car’s functions, lightweight carbon-fibre seats, and an exposed carbon-fibre floor. There’s also a small storage compartment beneath the rear tonneau that can hold two helmets.

 

In global markets, the Elva is available to order now, with customer deliveries due to begin late next year. McLaren’s Australian arm is yet to confirm local availability and pricing.