Corporate partnerships aren’t necessarily the most interesting news stories, but every once in awhile, there’s one that can be pretty exciting. That’s certainly the case with the news coming out of the McLaren Automotive camp late last month, as they have announced a multi-year strategic partnership with Gulf Oil International Ltd. Arguably one of the most iconic brands across the globe, this is a huge partnership for McLaren and one that will affect consumers in the future!
Read the rest of this entryAre There Any Benefits to Having More Spokes in Your Wheels?
Reasons Why Some Car Wheels Have More Spokes Than Others
One of the coolest aspects of McLaren vehicles is the unique styles that they feature, including various different wheel styles. What makes the wheel styles on McLaren vehicles unique is the variety in the number of spokes that their wheel options offer. Some McLaren models feature 4 or 5 spokes in their wheels, while others offer 9 or even 10 spokes. You might be wondering if there are any benefits associated with having more spokes in the wheels of a vehicle. Join the staff here at McLaren Chicago today as we try to answer that question!
Read the rest of this entryWhat does it mean for an engine to be twin-turbocharged?
While perusing different vehicles and their specs and features, chances are you’ve come across the words “twin-turbocharged.” If you, like a lot of other people, don’t really know what that means, don’t worry about it! We’ll walk you through what it means for an engine to be twin-turbocharged below.
Read the rest of this entryWhat is Ignition Cut technology in the McLaren 675LT?
McLaren is no stranger to introducing cutting-edge technology, but the word cutting isn’t usually taken literally in those technologies. This time it is, and Episode 9 of the McLaren Tech Club goes into detail on that technology as it was found in the McLaren 675LT. The technology in question is known as Ignition Cut, and while it has been used fairly frequently in motorsports, this was the first time it had ever made its way to a production vehicle. Check out the episode for yourself to learn more!
Read the rest of this entryMcLaren 765LT Interior Customization & Color Options
We’ve spoken a lot about the McLaren 765LT since it made its debut back in March because we’re just really excited about the incredible new vehicle. We’ve covered its powertrain & performance specifications, which are as impressive as you’ve come to expect from a McLaren vehicle. We’ve covered what went into its weight reduction & its impressive power-to-weight ratio. We’ve even taken a broad look at its aerodynamics & all of its carbon fiber design elements. But now, we’re going to take a look at some of the interior customization & color options that you have when shopping for your own McLaren 765LT.
Read the rest of this entryMcLaren Lineup Performance Times & Power Ratings
For those of you enthusiasts who are crazy about speed and power – which, let’s be honest, is all of us – we thought we’d put the entire McLaren lineup on display in one place as far as performance times and power ratings are concerned. If you’re looking for a certain amount of power or speed, this should help you figure out which McLaren vehicle is right for you.
Read the rest of this entryHow does the McLaren Elva combine form and function?
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!
Read the rest of this entry2020 McLaren 720S Technical Specs & Features
Outside of talking about its carbon fibre active rear spoiler, it has been a while since we’ve spoken about the 2020 McLaren 720S here on the blog. We wanted to remedy that by not only highlighting some of the other features available in the supercar but also going over its important specifications to refresh your memory. Read on to find out all about the incredible 720S!
Read the rest of this entryHow does McLaren use cutting-edge engineering in the new GT?
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!
Read the rest of this entryBruce McLaren 50th Anniversary
On June 2nd, McLaren Automotive held a private ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the company’s founder, Bruce McLaren’s death. The ceremony took place in Woking, Surrey in the United Kingdom at the McLaren Automotive headquarters. Bruce founded Bruce McLaren Motor Racing Ltd. in 1963, which would go onto become the McLaren Automotive of today.
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