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McLaren Automotive (previously McLaren Cars) is a British luxury car manufacturer headquartered at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, England. The company's principal products are sports vehicles, which are manufactured in-house at designated manufacturing facilities. McLaren Automotive became a wholly-owned part of the McLaren Group in July 2017.
McLaren Automotive took over for McLaren Cars in 2010. McLaren Cars was formed in 1985, and the McLaren F1 debuted in 1992. McLaren Cars was registered as a 'dormant corporation' between 1994 and 2010, prior to the establishment of McLaren Automotive in 2010. The new business was initially separated from the previous McLaren companies to facilitate investment in the new endeavor, but it was merged in July 2017 when Ron Dennis sold his shares in McLaren Automotive and McLaren Group.
McLaren introduced its current three-tier product structure in 2015, categorizing its vehicles as Sports, Super, and Ultimate Series. The names of cars in the Sports and Super Series are based on the power output in PS, followed by a model designation: C for Club, S for sport, GT for grand tourer, and LT for longtail.
McLaren Special Operations (MSO) is the customized branch of McLaren. MSO's beginnings may be traced back over 20 years to the McLaren Customer Care Program, which was established in the early 1990s to repair, maintain, and personalize the McLaren F1 for owners.
McLaren is now in the business of developing high-performance road vehicles that can compete with Lamborghinis and Ferraris, thanks to its immense experience gained from years of F1 racing. It is one of the few surviving automakers that hasn't built an SUV, preferring to focus on exotic sedans and hypercars. The plug-in Artura, the stunning 720S, and the GT grand tourer are all priced in the six-figure bracket for the British carmaker.
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McLaren 720S
Starting at $310,500The mid-engine McLaren 720S competes against some major competitors, but don't worry; this is a Formula 1 racing company. The amount of technical transfer from racing is debatable, but the company's competitive attitude pervades this sinuous two-seater. Its performance mirrors its appearance, which achieves an exquisite yet fiercely athletic balance. The 710-hp twin-turbo V-8 and dual-clutch transmission team up for a 60-mph pace of less than 3 seconds and enough momentum to propel the car over the quarter-mile sign in less than 10.5 seconds at nearly 140 mph. It has incredible grip and agility, yet it doesn't penalize its occupants on bad roads. It has very few flaws, so those who can afford a 720S will almost certainly be pleased with its exotic aesthetics and similarly exotic performance.
McLaren Artura
Starting at $237,500With the sculptural Artura supercar, McLaren embraces a hybridized future of high performance. The new mid-engine two-seater is built on a revolutionary lightweight base. It also combines a twin-turbo V-6, a first for the brand, with a battery-electric engine to create a plug-in hybrid vehicle, another first. The pair produces 671 horsepower and 531 pound-feet of torque. Performance estimates include a 2.6-second zero-to-60-mph time and a peak speed of 205 mph. The bodywork is classic McLaren, with large air vents and scissor-style doors. The 2023 Artura boasts various convenience and driver-assistance technologies, as well as a more luxurious and roomy cabin than the 720S.
McLaren GT
Starting at $208,490The McLaren GT is the closest thing the business has produced to a comfortable Grand Touring motorcycle. That is, it isn't so much a pleasant Grand Touring vehicle as it is a road-based rocket ship that is a bit less edgy and a little more practical than the other McLaren supercars. That’s because the DNA is essentially identical to that of the now-defunct 600LT track-focused model, but with a focus on daily drivability rather than the fastest lap times. It may not be as fast as the other McLarens, like the 720s and the hybridized Artura, but it has a roomier cabin and more usable luggage space. In terms of the rocket-ship comparison, the GT hit 60 mph in 2.8 seconds and sped through the quarter-mile in 10.7 seconds at 133 mph. This is the same firm that produces McLaren Formula One vehicles. So far, McLaren is hesitant to join other supercar manufacturers that are riding the SUV trend. You'll have to seek elsewhere if you want something with an exotic moniker and many rows of seats. The GT is as practical as a McLaren can be.
