Pure McLaren

We believe that nothing should be added to our cars for style alone. Our aerodynamicists create flowing shapes that cut through the air with minimal drag. The art is in finding a pure design that allows our cars to hit high speeds with great stability, without resorting to huge wings or deep front air dams. Every surface, vent and curve is there for a reason.

Carbon fibre is five times stiffer than aluminium, yet considerably lighter. Find out how, after introducing it to Formula 1 back in 1981, McLaren has been pioneering its use from the race track and the road, to the battlefield.

We design every detail of a car around the driver: from seating position and sight lines through to the comfort and ergonomics of the car’s interior. Only by doing this can we really inspire a driver’s confidence, leaving them feeling completely in control of their McLaren.

In 1989 we established McLaren Electronic Systems – a company that could focus solely on cutting-edge electronics. Find out how the technologies we developed are now found not just in every Formula 1 car on the grid, but also in NASCAR, Le Mans, MotoGP and Indy Racing League, as well as in hospitals.

Inside the McLaren Technology Centre and you can’t help but be inspired. Norman Foster’s ‘form follows function’ ethos is shared by McLaren Automotive Chairman, Ron Dennis. Together, they applied McLaren’s attention to detail to create our exceptional working environment.

Ask the racing world or the motor industry about life at McLaren and you’ll hear the same stories. It’s the place to go, if you’re highly ambitious and enjoy the most exacting professional standards. Find out how our track and road success are both products of a relentless focus on the pursuit of excellence.

Weight is the enemy of efficiency and performance in every area of car design. Reducing weight improves fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, acceleration, speed, handling – everything. In short, the lighter a car is the better the car. It’s a simple rule, but one we pursue obsessively at McLaren. Find out how the performance of all our cars depends on our ruthless avoidance of excess weight.

Since 1997, McLaren has used sophisticated simulation tools to refine our race cars to give us a competitive advantage on the track. Find out how we’re now using the simulator’s cutting-edge technology to not only create the very best road cars, but also help the British Bobsleigh team win gold.

From our origins on the hill climb circuits of New Zealand, to today’s Formula 1 victories, McLaren’s ethos has always embodied the spirit of innovation. Discover how Ron Dennis has continued Bruce McLaren’s passion to win with new technology and superior engineering, in every car bearing our name.