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McLaren is in talks with BMW to produce its first high-performance SUV, with the BMW XM being considered as the basis for the project. McLaren’s CEO, Michale Leiters, has described the vehicle as a ‘shared performance vehicle’ rather than a traditional SUV. The BMW XM, powered by a 4.4-litre twin-turbocharged V8 petrol engine, is being considered as the platform for McLaren’s SUV. The project is expected to significantly boost McLaren’s global annual sales. McLaren has confirmed that its first SUV will not be strictly electric, and electric models will be sold alongside petrol-hybrid supercars. The project is now clearer following McLaren’s acquisition by a Bahraini state-owned investment fund in March 2024.
Brands mentioned: BMW, McLaren, Ferrari, Tesla, Lucid, Aston Martin, Lamborghini, Porsche, Bentley
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