Supercar at work: McLaren's new P11 in action

Despite the economic downturn, supercar development hasn't stopped and McLaren continues to test its new P11 (pictured).

Despite the economic downturn, supercar development hasn't stopped and McLaren continues to test its new P11 (pictured).

Aimed at rivalling the Mercedes SLR and Ferrari F430, it is a successor to the McLaren F1 and is reportedly powered by a Mercedes-sourced V8 offering 550bhp in a car that weights just 1,350kg. The new coupe will be launched in November 2010, and it will be joined by a roadster in 2011. Photograph: Automedia