McLaren GT ride-on toy car revealed
Shrunken supercar loses its roof and trades twin-turbo V8 for 12-volt power, but keeps trademark dihedral doorsMcLaren has launched yet another wild supercar but this time it's a zero-emissions ride-on toy car created for kids.
Priced between £163 ($A300) and £234 ($A440), the British brand's latest offering for its younger fans is based on its continent-crushing McLaren GT.
Finished in the real car's Burnished Copper, Silica White, Onyx Black, McLaren Orange, Amaranth Red or Burton Blue exterior paint, the attention to detail includes replicating the GT's dramatic dihedral doors and even its ultra-lightweight alloy rims.
Other delightful touches include working switchgear for the dash, bucket seats, seat belts, a functional boot, working tail-lights and even fake noise when the throttle is flattened.
Speaking of which, sadly there's been no downsizing of the real GT's powerful twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8, which under the McLaren road car's rear boot lid produces 456kW and 630Nm.
Instead, there's a 12-volt pure-electric powertrain. McLaren has yet to release performance details.
Optional extras for the mini-McLaren GT include a infotainment screen that can play music via a USB device or SD card.
Commenting on the new ride-on toy car, McLaren's head of merchandising Hayley Robinson said: "At McLaren Automotive, we aim to inspire the future generation of supercar enthusiasts.
"The new GT Ride-On allows even the smallest of fans to discover the magic of our pioneering supercars. We’re proud to develop and encourage younger minds and seek to create the next generation of drivers, engineers and automotive designers."
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