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McLaren working on a roofless speedster for the Ultimate Series

A "source aware of the car" told Autocar that McLaren is working on a new entry in the Ultimate Series range, an open-topped speedster that will "focus on exhilarating on-road driving." The British carmaker hasn't finished building its already-spoken-for quota of Senna GTR models, and after that, Speedtail production is slated to begin toward the end of this year. That pushes whatever this new car might be out to late 2020 or early 2021 at least, and that's not accounting for development time.The comparison being made is that this will be the English version of Ferrari's F8-Superfast-based Monza SP1 and SP2 speedsters, with styling reminiscent of open-cockpit prototype race cars. When The Drive asked McLaren about the rumor, the carmaker replied that it is "speaking to potential customers about a new McLaren Ultimate Series model that shares some attributes with the car that Autocar describes." Unlike the track-centric Senna or the aero-focused Speedtail, the new roofless car is said to "highlight the more emotional, fun side of McLaren." That's a bit like looking for the emotional, fun side of an electromagnetic railgun - and I mean that as a compliment to McLaren - but there's plenty of feeling to draw from in the carmaker's past. Autocar's source said to expect lines with more elegance and fluidity outside and in, capped by a set of the brand's trademark dihedral doors. If designers can make Can-Am curves from the McLaren M1B, M6A, or M8B jive seamlessly with modern carbon and combustion internals, we're ready for it. There's no reason to let Ferrari - and De Tomaso and Ecurie Ecosse - bogart the retro fun. Predictions point to the 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 providing the power, in this application without hybrid assistance. Slinky lines and no roof could mean a car that weighs less than the 2,641-pound Senna, and since "extremely agile handling" and driver feedback are the priorities, power could be toned down from the 789-horsepower track car. Autocar mentions a sticker price of something around 1.5 million pounds, roughly $1.9 million in our money. If that's accurate, paying twice the price of a Senna could pay for exclusivity, with build numbers expected to be fewer than the Senna's 500 examples. When it arrives, it will be another milestone in McLaren's Track25 business plan that targets 18 new models and derivatives in the next six years.

McLaren GT spied in detail running around the streets of Spain

The McLaren GT is on its way, and today we get a more detailed look at the British supercar. McLaren previously released a few photos of the car in camouflage, but these are much more revealing with close-up shots included. We'd like to turn your attention to the middle and rear of the car, where this McLaren stands to differentiate itself most with the rest of the lineup. There's a bit of a stretching effect from the long, gently tapering engine cover and rear deck. It's unclear how much of that area will be usable storage space, but there's bound to be more than the 570 GT allows for now. McLaren has said it's aiming for a full set of golf clubs or two pairs of 6-foot long skis with boots. So for all you McLaren owners upset about not being able to drive your supercar to the golf course or into snowy mountain passes, rest assured that McLaren is remedying this problem. Even though McLaren is calling this a grand tourer, the general supercar shape and supercar characteristics appear ever-present. It's still extremely low to the ground, positions the engine right behind the driver's ears and it'll probably have even more power than the current 570 series of cars. Autocar recently chatted with McLaren CEO Mike Flewitt about the car, and he said it will have a more dedicated focus on the characteristics you want in a GT. That means high levels of comfort from the suspension and also increased cabin luxury. He went on to say that there will be more McLarens like this to come. The DRL, headlight and taillight signatures are clear for us all to stare at now, too. McLaren hasn't showed much restraint when it comes to the air intakes behind the doors, as they're as large as ever. Camouflage on supercars like this McLaren never looks all that bad — we wouldn't be surprised to see somebody do a wrap like this for a rally, as those are generally pretty out-there designs. McLaren is expected to launch the car relatively soon, presumably as a 2020 model year vehicle. It's looking ready to go in these spy photos, so don't expect to wait terribly long to see the new McLaren GT.

McLaren wants you to drift your 720S

The next generation of McLaren's Super Series is nearly at hand, and today the British purveyor of speed released a camouflaged car shown during testing. While this is a bit anticlimactic – we saw the car last week in this Instagram leak – the image does show off the 720S (its expected name) in action with a trail of smoke. That's critical. The chassis will have a new feature called Variable Drift Control, which lets you modulate the electronic stability control by swiping your finger across the infotainment system. We can't wait to try that. The system is part of McLaren's Proactive Chassis II, which has 12 more sensors than the chassis in McLaren's current Super Series that's anchored by the 650S. The system is able to read inputs and gauge tire patch, allowing it to adjust suspension damping to adapt to driving conditions. Naturally, McLaren says this improves cornering, handling, grip, and comfort. The 720S will be able to drive in Comfort, Sport, or Track chassis settings. "Proactive Chassis Control II generates a significant amount of additional grip, but not at the expense of the balance and feel of the car," Mark Vinnels, McLaren Automotive executive director of product development, said in a statement. The 720S, which uses the codename P14, will be revealed in March at the Geneva Motor Show. Related Video: