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!
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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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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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Our lives have been a little different this year, as many of us have been affected by safer at home orders due to the pandemic facing the world. In an effort to reduce some of the stress and make time at home a little more enjoyable, McLaren kicked off #DriveatHome last month in conjunction with the Forza Racing Franchise. We thought we’d dive into this to give you the rundown on what it means.
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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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The McLaren GT is one of the most exciting vehicles on the road today. While a lot of that is due to its incredible powertrain and performance, those aren’t the only things that make the McLaren GT such an incredible vehicle. So much went into the design and engineering of the supercar that has helped to make it such a coveted vehicle, so much that even the materials in the interior are exciting.
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Last week, we took a look at the final set of McLaren 600LT Spider models, which feature an exclusive exterior design by MSO the McLaren Special Operations. Called Segestria Borealis, the twelve models have been nicknamed “Spider Spider.” We took a closer look at the vehicle’s exterior design in that article, so today, we thought we’d see what sets the interior apart from other McLaren 600LT Spider models by highlighting the design of its cabin and some of the features it adds.
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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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The 600LT Spider line of vehicles is coming to an end here in North America, as all units have been ordered and accounted for, save the final dozen. These last twelve units feature an incredible, unique design theme created by McLaren Special Operations, and we know you’re interested to find out how it looks. The short answer is good, but we’ll dive into the specifics on the McLaren 600LT Spider Segestria Borealis by MSO below.
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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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