STYLING

'Form follows Function' is the defining philosophy that underlines the styling, engineering and packaging of every McLaren road car.

Since a McLaren road car is focused on being the ultimate drivers’ car it is designed from the outset as a race-bred high-performer in which every consideration is driven first by function, then by quality of execution.

This belief results in a unique styling approach, that is both sculptural and timeless, functional and technological, and one which could only be a McLaren. The overall form of a McLaren road car is dictated by packaging integration that reinforces the McLaren philosophy of a driver’s car.

With immediate presence, both dynamically and statically. a McLaren road car clearly demonstrates its purpose and intent. This presence and aggression is communication through technology on show. Combined with technically justifiable design features a McLaren is a showcase of visible engineering detail.

Technically the styling ensures that the entire body is shaped for optimum airflow to cool the engine and brakes, while generating unprecedented levels of grip-enhancing downforce with minimal aerodynamic drag.