When supercar and hypercar manufacturers debut their latest and greatest creations, we, as passionate enthusiasts, are often too starstruck by cutting-edge design and performance to really think about what it took to get to the finish line. And by that, I mean the rigorous developmental and testing phases endured before giving it the final stamp of approval, before unleashing it on public roads. Suppose you’re one of the car fanatics who enjoys a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into creating supercars directly from the source. In that case, McLaren Automotive’s new ‘Behind the Badge’ series will scratch that itch as McLaren engineers break down the processes of bringing models like the 765LT to market.
Kicking off its new short video series, McLaren takes a deep dive into vehicle body testing and the extreme conditions the brand challenges its cars with to ensure practicality and functionality. McLaren Body Engineer Jon Preece sits down to further explain the more than 450 tests that each McLaren faces, from experimental phases to final checks on the production line.
In addition to off-site testing in remote areas of the world, the McLaren headquarters houses a state-of-the-art atmospheric chamber that stresses the vehicle body through intense temperature and humidity swings, ranging ambient temperatures from -40°F to 104°F in 90 minutes. These condition changes not only test the cars themselves but also the engineers involved, with Jon adding that you may start off in winter layers and quickly change to warm weather attire in a matter of 90 minutes. And with all these extreme tests, McLaren’s main objective is to make sure that the supercars they build function for everyone everywhere every time. View all McLaren supercars and hypercars for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking the link below.
Source: McLaren
