Category Archives: McLaren Tech Club

Three McLaren GT Models on Coast

Chief Engineer of McLaren GT Explains Tech Behind Active Dynamics Panel

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How Does the McLaren Active Dynamics Panel Work?

We all know that there are many pieces that go into delivering the iconic McLaren driving experience. From the powertrains to the body compositions, every model has the proper components needed to be excellent exotic supercar models. One of the biggest contributors to the McLaren experience is the Active Dynamic Panel. This feature improves both the handling and powertrain of a model. How does the McLaren Active Dynamics Panel work? Check out the video below with Chief Engineer of McLaren GT, Adam Thomson, as he looks at the tech behind this feature.

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Three McLaren GT Models on Coast

How does the McLaren GT use Aerothermal Engineering to improve comfort?

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Posted in McLaren GT, McLaren Tech Club

We’ve got the next episode of McLaren Tech Club queued up for you down below, this time focusing on aerothermal engineering and how the automaker utilized this concept to improve comfort for consumers in the McLaren GT. This video features the Senior Aerothermal Engineer at McLaren Automotive, Vasileios Panagakos, answering this question. Give it a watch and be sure to check back next month for a couple more episodes of this fantastic video series from the McLaren Automotive YouTube channel.

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McLaren Senna Exterior Driver Side Profile

What goes into designing a supercar for McLaren?

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It’s time to check out Episode 12 of the McLaren Tech Club, which focuses on what goes into designing a supercar. The video is narrated by McLaren Automotive Design Director Rob Melville, as he dives into the whole design process, from the inception of future ideas to the more practical, hands-on elements of designing a supercar. He even compares some of the things that went into designing the different vehicles on the lineup, such as the McLaren Senna or the McLaren Speedtail. Check out the video to hear all about it!

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McLaren Speedtail Rear Fascia with Exhaust System

How does McLaren Automotive use innovative materials in their exhaust systems?

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Posted in McLaren Design, McLaren Tech Club

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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McLaren 765LT Exterior Passenger Side Rear Angle at Sunset

How was the McLaren 765LT made to be so lightweight?

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It’s time to watch the tenth episode of the McLaren Tech Club, which you can check out below as we’ve embedded it right from the McLaren Automotive YouTube channel. This time, we hear from materials engineer Ella Podmore as she talks about the company’s pursuit of making the McLaren 765LT as lightweight as possible. She answers questions like “how the 765LT uses material science to remove weight and go faster.” Enjoy the video and be sure to check out the company’s YouTube channel for additional episodes of McLaren Tech Club, or check back later this month when we share episode 11.

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an image of McLaren Elva Gulf Theme front fascia driver side

How does the McLaren Elva combine form and function?

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Posted in McLaren Elva, McLaren Tech Club

For the next episode of the McLaren Tech Club, the series turned back towards the McLaren Elva to highlight some of the ways that form follows function in the incredibly innovative vehicle. A few videos in the series have already focused on this fantastic model, highlighting its Active Air Management System. This time, the Elva’s Chief Engineer takes us through a few things like its doors and more. Enjoy the video, and check back again later this month when we share episode 9!

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McLaren GT Exterior Rear Angle

How does McLaren use cutting-edge engineering in the new GT?

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In Episode 6 of the McLaren Tech Club, the series took a look at advanced materials in the new McLaren GT. In Episode 7, the GT is still the focus, but this time the experts looked at its cutting-edge engineering. Krishna Mistry, the principal engineer for air induction systems at McLaren Automotive, highlighted some of the engineering decisions and features that went into the incredible McLaren GT, in particular, sound quality throughout the vehicle. Check out the video below to learn more!

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McLaren GT SuperFabric Samples

How does McLaren use pioneering materials in the new GT?

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A few days ago, we took a look at what kind of materials are used in the interior cabin of the new McLaren GT, which is a great introduction for Episode 6 of the McLaren Tech Club. You can watch the next episode below, which features Jo Lewis, the Senior Colour & Material Designer, speaking about the materials that are found throughout the incredible new supercar, such as SuperFabric®. Enjoy the episode and check back later this month for the next one.

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McLaren Elva with Dan Parry Williams

How does the McLaren Elva Active Air Management System work?

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More episodes of the McLaren Tech Club have been posted on the brand’s YouTube channel, so we thought we’d share episode five, the next in the series. Last time Jonathan Beaumont spoke about how it feels to drive the McLaren Speedtail, this time we return to the McLaren Elva to hear about the pioneering Active Air Management System as the vehicle’s Chief Engineer, Andrew Kay, tells us a bit more about how it works and what went into its design and engineering.

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McLaren Speedtail Exterior Passenger Side Front Profile

What does it feel like to drive the McLaren Speedtail?

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It’s time to share another episode of the McLaren Tech Club. The last episode dove into the design of the newest McLaren Longtail, the 765LT, but this episode looks into the McLaren Speedtail to give everyone an idea of what it feels like to drive the incredible machine for the very first time. The video not only features the incredible Speedtail but the McLaren Ultimate Series Vehicle Line Manager, Jonathan Beaumont, talking about the vehicle. To give you an idea of the Speedtail’s speed, it can go from a complete stop up to approximately 187 miles per hour in just 13 seconds. To get the full idea of how it feels, be sure to watch the episode below.

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