The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is a symbol of the collaboration between Mercedes-Benz and McLaren, combining the luxury and sophistication of Mercedes with the high-performance engineering of McLaren. Launched in 2003, the SLR McLaren has become an iconic supercar, representing the pinnacle of automotive excellence. Quick Introduction The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, initially introduced as the C199 … Read more
McLaren Automotive today reveals detail of its future design language. Underpinned by 60 years of racing heritage and extraordinary supercars, this next era of McLaren design will be defined by five core principles, upon on which the design fundamentals of McLaren’s next-generation cars will be based. The visual expression of this Design DNA references McLaren’s … Read more
Lanzante and ‘Mad Mike’ Whiddett, have joined forces for their most ambitious project ever – a very bold statement for both. Ambitious in its conception, its design, and its execution, the British automotive engineering experts and drift superstar, alongside the team at O’Gara Coach, will reveal what aims to be the wildest drift hypercar on … Read more
The London Concours, the capital’s leading automotive summer garden party, has announced an exciting addition to the festivities for 2024. For the first time in its illustrious history, June’s event – which brings the very finest cars to the heart of the City – will welcome a stunning fleet of 50 McLarens, honouring the iconic marque’s rich … Read more
The McLaren F1 is a sports car designed and manufactured by Gordon Murray and McLaren Automotive. On March 31, 1998, it set the record for the fastest production car in the world, 240 mph (391 km/h). As of April 2009, the McLaren F1 is succeeded by three faster cars in sheer top speed, but is … Read more
McLaren Motorsport today announces McLaren Trophy America, the second McLaren Trophy championship to be confirmed, further underlining the brand’s rich racing heritage alongside its global GT racing programmes that include the FIA World Endurance Championship and IMSA. McLaren Trophy America will be run to the same principles as McLaren Trophy Europe and is designed to … Read more
McLaren revealed the new Artura Spider, its first-ever convertible with a high-performance hybrid powertrain and the second Artura model. The new Spider is introduced with significant upgrades to power, performance and driver engagement, which combine with the sensory pleasures of open-top driving to add a remarkable new dimension to the Artura. Further elevating the Artura’s … Read more
McLaren Automotive and its Racing Partner United Autosports reveals the two 720S GT3 EVO cars that will contest the 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season. McLaren will make its WEC debut in 2024 with the 720S GT3 EVO in the new LM GT3 class. The eight-race calendar includes the 24 Hours of Le Mans, … Read more
Much has been written about the Nürburgring-Nordschleife over the years since it was first raced. The fabled 20.83-kilometre circuit snakes its way through Germany’s Eifel Forest, and it has regularly bitten amateurs and professionals alike, who have tried to tame it, pushing for that extra tenth of a second. Bergwerk, Fuchsröhre, Schwedenkreuz and Flugplatz are … Read more
McLaren today reveals the new GTS, which joins the McLaren line-up as a replacement for the GT. The super-lightweight GTS is engineered to delight drivers who demand the dynamic excellence and driving excitement of a McLaren and the ride comfort, refinement and luggage space suited to routine drives and extended journeys. “The new McLaren GTS … Read more
McLaren Automotive has revealed its most ambitious and exacting bespoke livery ever – the astonishingly complex 3-7-59 Theme. Realised by the expert paint technicians at McLaren Special Operations (MSO), the Theme was showcased on a very special McLaren 750S supercar unveiled today by McLaren F1 driver, Lando Norris, McLaren IndyCar driver Pato O’Ward, and former … Read more
McLaren’s 60th anniversary celebrations will continue into its 60th year with the introduction of a new range of options available on all newly ordered series-production models. A package of 60th Anniversary themed individual features, which includes new exterior and interior visual content paying tribute to McLaren’s capture of motorsport’s unofficial ‘Triple Crown’ achievement, is available … Read more
McLaren Automotive announces that the Spectrum Theme – a stunning new multi-tone paint finish developed and applied by world-class paint technicians at McLaren Special Operations (MSO), McLaren’s in-house bespoke personalisation service – will be offered exclusively on the new 750S, McLaren’s lightest and most powerful series-production supercar. Perfecting the Spectrum Theme required the development of … Read more
Victory for the Solus GT in Sunday’s Timed Shootout Final at the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed confirmed its astonishing performance credentials, thrilling spectators and crowning McLaren’s 60th anniversary celebrations at the event. Having made its dynamic debut on Thursday July 13 – the first day of the 2023 Festival – the Solus GT’s full-throttle assault … Read more
McLaren Automotive joins the centenary celebrations for the 24 Hours of Le Mans at this year’s Le Mans Classic, paying tribute to the McLaren victory at the 24-hour race in 1995 as well as taking part in on-track action with some of its latest high-performance supercars. McLaren won the Le Mans 24 Hours race at … Read more
McLaren will pay homage to founder Bruce McLaren at the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed, celebrating his bold vision and the greatest moments from the six decades since McLaren began in 1963, including McLaren’s capture of motorsport’s unofficial ‘Triple Crown’ of victories at the Indianapolis 500, Monaco Grand Prix and Le Mans 24 Hours. McLaren … Read more
Following the long-standing relationship and successful launch of the Px8 McLaren Edition headphones at the end of 2022, the partnership between British brands McLaren Automotive and Bowers & Wilkins continues to thrive with the launch of the new McLaren 750S. The lightest and most powerful series-production McLaren, the 750S boasts an improved infotainment system, enhances … Read more
Formula 1 star Lando Norris has collected his own McLaren 765LT Spider, personalised by McLaren Special Operations (MSO) and originally presented to him at the McLaren Production Centre in Woking, England. The 23-year-old chose a unique specification for his car, heavily influenced by his personal branding. The MSO Lando Norris 1 of 1 is instantly … Read more
British supercar company McLaren Automotive has announced a multi-year partnership with engine supplier Ricardo to manufacture its next-generation V8 power unit as part of a long-term investment deal. Designed in-house by McLaren’s powertrain team, the new high-performance V8 engine will power the next generation of lightweight, high-performance hybrid supercars as part of the company’s Future … Read more
With the new 750S, McLaren defines a new benchmark for supercar performance and driver exhilaration. The lightest and most powerful series-production McLaren, the new V8-engined, rear-wheel drive McLaren 750S – which is available in coupe and convertible form – is unashamedly a supercar for the purist. Designed and engineered following meticulous analysis of the renowned … Read more