McLaren’s cars are light, but the British supercar-maker has even more aggressive ambitions for cutting heft – and with good reason. The automaker’s CEO has set staff to work on a so-called “weight race” for shedding further pounds, as it paves the way for more potent electrified models.
It’s fair to say McLaren is no stranger to “lightweighting” as it’s known in the industry. The company’s McLaren Composites Technology Centre (MCTC) is a specialist in materials like carbon-fiber, which it has used to trim heft while still ensuring strength in its top-dollar sports cars.
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