This week's industry testing on the Nurburgring has brought us tons of adventures, but some of these are easier to explain than others. While, for instance, it's not difficult to understand what Lamborghini is up to with its Aventador facelift and Huracan Superleggera, we can't say the same about McLaren.
As you'll be able to see in the piece of footage at the bottom of the page, a 570GT prototype has been spotted dropping some Nurburgring laps and there are at least two odd aspects we noticed about this Woking machine.
Not, we're not talking about the rollcage inside - that's normal for a prototype testing on the Green Hell. Instead, we're referring to the surprisingly quiet experience delivered by the mid-engined machine.
Then there's the... jumpy ride - notice how the 570GT bounces off the Carousel's imperfection like a racecar. This is even more surprising when you think about the fact that the 570GT is the coziest model in the British automaker's line-up.
The best assumption we can make is that the Brits are out testing a hybrid powertrain. After all, the successor of the 650S, which is scheduled to land next year, will pack a gas-electric powertrain.
Tentatively named P14, the supercar won't get a hybrid setup from the get-go, but the testing timeframe still seems fitting. As for the internal combustion part of the P14's powertrain, this will use a highly massaged version of the Ricardo-supplied twin-turbo 3.8-liter that powers all McLaren models since the company's road car return in 2011.
To be more precise, the non-hybrid version of the P14 is expected to have a name that starts with a "7", providing that the company stick to its current hp-inspired nomenclature.
Until we get our hands on more clues, we're inviting you to check out the 570GT's unusual Nordschleife adventures by hitting the "play" button below.
In his quest to bring you the most impressive automotive creations, Andrei relies on learning as a superpower. There's quite a bit of room in the garage that is this aficionado's heart, so factory-condition classics and widebody contraptions with turbos poking through the hood can peacefully coexist. Full profile
Would you like AUTOEVOLUTION to send you notifications?
Google News