The chief designer for the McLaren MP4/4 F1 car has come out with a road car.
Legendary race car engineer Steve Nichols has come out of retirement to launch a new supercar under his own name.
Anyone who grew up watching Formula 1 during the 1980s and '90s will immediately recognize the name Steve Nichols. The American engineer was influential in the design of F1 cars for multiple teams, though his greatest success is arguably the McLaren MP4/4 driven by Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna in 1988. The car won 15 out of 16 races that season.
The N1A's chassis is a mix of carbon fiber and aluminum, and features independent suspension with double wishbones and anti-roll bars. Power steering is skipped to maximize feel but buyers can opt for the system should they desire. The wheels measure 19 inches up front and 20 inches at the rear, and are wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires as standard.similar to what's used on modern F1 cars, while the powertrain consists of a naturally aspirated V-8.
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