# Ultra-Lightweight Supercars The New 'Elva' Is The Lightest Road Car McLaren Has Ever Produced By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2021-08-24 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elva References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/8/mclaren-introduces-its-sleek-elva-roadster) & [mclaren](http://mclaren.com) Luxury car manufacturer [McLaren](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight-highperformance-supercar) has introduced the 'Elva,' the company's lightest road car to date. The ultra-luxe, two-seater was designed to celebrate the brand's 1960s version of the McLaren 'Elva', which was designed by Bruce McLaren himself. This roofless supercar features an open-cockpit design with no windows, a [bespoke carbon fiber chassis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2027-bentley-continental-gt-supersports), and [unique carbon fiber seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mclaren-monocell-edition). By removing the car's roof, windows, and windshield, McLaren hopes to create a one-of-a-kind immersive driving experience. In addition, the new 'Elva' boasts an impressive twin-turbocharged V8 engine that is capable of taking its drivers from 0 to 62 miles per hour in under three seconds. Those interested in buying the car will be delighted to know that McLaren is also offering a wide range of personalization options including interior leathers in various finishes, unique paint jobs, pin-striped wheels, and more. Image Credit: McLaren ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxury Lightweight Cars:** Luxury car manufacturers can innovate by creating lightweight models with bespoke designs and personalization options. - **Immersive Driving:** Automotive companies can offer immersive driving experiences by designing open-cockpit, windowless cars for customers who value a unique ride. - **High-performance Engines:** Automotive manufacturers can disrupt the market by developing high-performance engines that can produce faster acceleration and better driving experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Car Manufacturing:** Luxury car manufacturers can cater to customers seeking elegance, exclusivity, and high-performance engines through lightweight design and personalization offerings. - **Automotive Manufacturing:** Automotive companies can design cars with unique features that appeal to customers seeking immersive driving experiences and high-performance engines with innovative design. - **Carbon Fiber Manufacturing:** Companies that specialize in carbon fiber manufacturing can provide bespoke materials and design options for cars seeking lightweight materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lightweight High-Performance Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight-highperformance-supercar.md) - [Uniquely Personalizable Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/765lt-spider.md) - [Sleek Racing-Inspired Super Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maserati-mc20.md) - [Ultra-Rare Open-Cockpit Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dbr22.md) - [Industry-Leading Hybrid Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mclaren-w1.md) - [Luxury Game-Inspired Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solus-gt.md) - [Luxurious Glass Roof Sportscars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mc20-cielo-1.md) - [Hybrid Convertible Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artura-spider.md) - [Audacious Electric Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-supercars.md)