The brake system for any car is important. It must be designed to stop quickly and smoothly. For supercars however, it’s even more important due to how fast these cars can go. A team of people at McLaren work tirelessly to ensure that when you get behind the wheel of McLaren 765LT you’ll get top-notch performance from the braking system. So, how does the McLaren 765LT maintain optimum braking temperatures? Check out the video we’ve included in this post to find out!
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Every automotive brand has something that is unique to their brand. While this varies from a specific feature to a specific design choice, every brand has something. McLaren, like other racing car brands, is known for using carbon fibre monocoque. Although other brands use it now, McLaren was the first brand to adopt this manufacturing choice. In this post, we have shared a video where the McLaren Tech Club shows how the carbon fibre monocoque is manufactured. Check it out below!
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Episode 11 from the McLaren Tech Club focuses on the use of innovative materials when they design cutting-edge exhaust systems. Ella Podmore, the materials engineer, returns once again to talk about this exciting topic. One of their biggest challenges when designing exhaust systems is matching the aesthetic of the vehicle to what the material performance is capable of. Check out the video to learn even more about this topic in regard to the McLaren lineup of vehicles as a whole. Enjoy!
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One of the standout features of McLaren vehicles is their distinctive design, including a range of unique wheel styles. What sets McLaren wheels apart is the variety in spoke configurations, with some models featuring 4 or 5 spokes, while others have 9 or even 10. This might leave you wondering, does the number of spokes offer any advantages? Join the team at McLaren Chicago as we explore the answer!
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Does my new car really need to be detailed? Does a newborn baby need to be cleaned and checked!?
Let’s state the facts, your new McLaren goes on a long journey before it ever reaches you. Your vehicle could travel by boat, plane, train, or truck. It will also be handled by multiple checkpoint locations.
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When building high-performance vehicles, one thing about which engineers have to be constantly vigilant is curb weight. The more weight a vehicle has, the more its performance is crippled. As McLaren continues to move toward the hybrid supercar future in which it’s already heading, it has put a special focus on winning what the company has dubbed “the weight race.” In other words, weight reduction is incredibly important in McLaren vehicles, as was evidenced in the design of the McLaren 765LT.
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If you’re a prospective buyer of a McLaren sports car and want to take the performance and sportiness even higher, then you’ll want to check out the spectacular MSO Defined High Downforce Kit from McLaren Special Operations (MSO). With uncompromising track poise, a confident and stable ride, and exclusive design elements, the MSO Defined High Downforce Kit provides an incredible driving experience. Read the rest of this entry