Summary: *LISTEN TO THE AUDIO HERE: HammondCast 9 Jon's archive http://kyouradio.org/music-16.html KYOU Radio Dot Org This show was recorded just prior to Jon Hammond departing to Shanghai China to appear 4th consecutive year at the "Music China" international trade show and nightly shows in the Portman Ritz-Carlton Hotel. Check back in the "News" area for information how to tune in on your computer! This show features Bay Area musicians from AFM Local 6 Musicians Union, bandleader Jon Hammond Band in a live recording of at Pete Escovedo's "Mr. E's" nightclub (in the horn section: Steve Campos flugelhorn, Bennett Friedman tenor saxophoe) in Berkeley CA after returning from 5 years in Europe. Also selections from Jon's album "Hammond's Bolero": "Six Year Itch", "Tribute to 9/11-medley: America the Beautiful & Get Back in the Groove" and Mr. Hammond's theme song: "Late Rent" from his album entitled Late Rent on the Ham-Berger-Friz Records label http://www.kyouradio.org McLaren 650S Spider sighted - Jon Hammond http://cars.mclaren.com/650S-spiderMSRP: From $265,500 MPG: 16 city / 22 highway Horsepower: 641 HP Coupe: From $265,500 Convertible: From $280,225 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McLaren_650S The McLaren 650S is a supercar designed and manufactured by McLaren Automotive. It was announced in February 2014 as a new model, but based on the existing McLaren MP4-12C with 25% new parts,[1] and was formally unveiled at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show.[2] The 650S shares the MP4-12C's Carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer chassis, and is powered by the same McLaren M838T 3.8-litre V8, twin-turbo engine, but now developing 641 bhp (478 kW; 650 PS) and 500 lb·ft (680 N·m) of torque.[3] Power is transmitted to the wheels through a seven-speed near instantaneous shift dual-clutch gearbox.[4] The 650S has a claimed top speed of 333 km/h (207 mph), and can accelerate from 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in 3 seconds and from 0–200 km/h (0–124 mph) in 8.4 seconds. First announced in March 2013, the 650S Spider is a convertible version of the 650S. It weighs 40 kilograms (88 lb) more than the coupe, but it offers nearly identical performance. It can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 3 seconds and has a top speed of 204 mph.[6] Up to 25 percent of the parts are new compared to the McLaren 12C Spider. In September 2014, McLaren launched an additional model to the range, the McLaren 625C, available in both coupe and roadster versions initially aimed at specific markets in the South Asia Pacific region.[7] Powered by the same 3.8-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, but with a reduced power output of 616 bhp (459 kW; 625 PS). The 625C is fitted with new dampers and a revised suspension setup, including softer spring rates. Braking is by cast-iron discs instead of the carbon fibre-ceramic units fitted to the 650S. Top speed remains the same as the 650S but acceleration 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) is slightly slower at 3.1 seconds A McLaren 650S Le Mans was revealed in early 2015 to commemorate McLaren’s inaugural win at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1995. This edition marks McLaren’s 20th anniversary since this important win - it was also their first entry ever at Le Mans where five McLaren F1 GTRs finished 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 13th. Developed by McLaren Special Operations, the McLaren 650S Le Mans is limited to 50 units all in coupe variants. It is inspired by the No.59 McLaren F1 GTR that won the 1995 Le Mans. Hence the 650S Le Mans is finished in a metallic Sarthe Grey exterior color and fitted with ‘Le Mans Edition’ lightweight wheels. Other distinct features from the entry 650S model include a functional roof-mounted engine induction ‘snorkel’ and subtle louvres on the front wings. A version of the 650S based on the Can-Am series is offered in a limited production run of 50 vehicles. The McLaren 675LT (where "LT" stands for Long Tail) is a lightweight, track-focused evolution of the McLaren 650S.[11] It was announced in February 2015 and introduced at the Geneva Motor Show 2015
