McLaren introduces McLaren Tech Club short films

A series of short films created to provide insight into the technologies behind the McLaren brand and cars will be shared across McLaren's media channels in the coming weeks.

Designed to educate, entertain and inform McLaren fans and customers alike, they can be accessed from the comfort of home via the McLaren Automotive social media and YouTube channels as well as their own website.

The McLaren Tech Club, where one can join the social media conversation under the hashtag #McLarenTechClub, is designed for those who want to delve deeper into the core of every McLaren car while also increasing their automotive knowledge.

The new films explore the innovative technologies developed by McLaren designers and engineers to help deliver the incredible driving experiences for which the pioneering supercar company is renowned.

The first film titled How does the McLaren Elva keep you comfortable at 70mph without a windscreen? looks at the revolutionary Active Air Management System (AAMS) of the new Elva, the latest McLaren Ultimate Series roadster and a car that is instantly recognisable because of the absence of a roof, windscreen or windows.

The new Elva has been designed to distil elements of driving pleasure into one incredible open-cockpit car. Fundamental to this is the world-first AAMS, which creates a 'bubble of calm' for both driver and passenger despite the car not having a windscreen.

In the Tech Club film, McLaren Automotive Director of Engineering Design Dan Parry-Williams, takes viewers through the innovative solution to deliver a comfortable drive at 113km/h with no physical barrier to airflow in front of a driver or passenger, ensuring an incredibly immersive and enthralling experience.

Presented in an easily accessible style, the McLaren Tech Club content is designed for viewers of all ages. The second film released on 9 April 2020 is titled What makes the McLaren Senna GTR's wing design so unique?, and features Esteban Palazzo, Principal Designer at McLaren Automotive, discussing the incredible carbon-fibre rear wing, it can be viewed here. The Elva AAMS film is also available here.