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Where can I get my McLaren brakes serviced in Chicago, IL?

Importance of getting your McLaren brakes serviced

Every vehicle you own needs proper maintenance to increase its longevity and to offer a safe ride. Exotic vehicles like the McLaren supercars need regular servicing like any other car. It is important to get your supercar parts serviced at regular intervals or when you suspect an issue while driving. Your car brakes and their proper maintenance are crucial to your and your co-passenger’s safety.

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McLaren 720s coupe driving on a road

Is there a certified McLaren lease return center in Chicago?

Certified McLaren Lease Return Center in Chicago, IL

McLaren has been serving the sports car needs of the U.S. for over 30 years now. If you are also a sports car enthusiast living in or around Chicago, IL, this article is for you. McLaren Chicago now offers the option to not only purchase vehicles but also lease them. Continue reading to learn more about a certified McLaren lease return center in Chicago, IL.

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Lightning transposed over hood of McLaren vehicle with McLaren emblem

Is there an electric McLaren?

Electric McLaren Models and Future Plans

It seems like every automaker is going electric these days. It makes sense- not only is switching to electric vehicles an important step in creating a climate-friendly human civilization, many countries will make new gas-fueled vehicles illegal by 2030.

McLaren is typically at the cutting edge of automotive innovation. Drivers from the Chicago area occasionally ask our team here at McLaren Chicago: does McLaren produce an electric model?

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2021 McLaren 720S cruising down a curved pavement

Can you drive a McLaren on the street?

McLaren has long been known for its prestigious racing pedigree. However, since the 1990s, the venerable automaker has also sold vehicles to the general public, through outlets such as ours here at McLaren Chicago.

McLaren vehicles provide an incredible experience on the track. However, drivers from the Chicago area sometimes inquire of our team: is it legal to drive a McLaren on public roads?

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The McLaren Technology Center

Where are McLaren Models Built?

Where are McLaren Models Manufactured?

Experiencing years of success in many championships McLaren has gathered vast knowledge and has marked its footprint in the business of building high-performance road cars which are even equipped to beat its contemporaries to shame. McLaren has been producing exotic sports cars and hypercars that deliver the most thrilling driving experiences and are also available here at McLaren Chicago. But have you wondered where are the McLaren Models built? Well, we are here to answer the question.

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McLaren's animated television show introductory screen

What was the McLaren cartoon called?

Who made McLaren Tooned?

Due to the ongoing pandemic, last year gave us a hard time. But it also gave us the advantage of being at home. There are many ways to spend time with your family at home, and one of them is binge-watching! We know a binge-watch-worthy cartoon that is loved by many people in Chicago, IL. We are talking about the McLaren cartoon which is aired before the start of every Formula One race. If you are wondering what the McLaren cartoon is called, then you are at the right place.

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McLaren's animated television show introductory screen

Where can I watch all of McLaren Tooned?

McLaren “Tooned” Animated Series Complete Compilation

Here at McLaren Chicago, we love all things McLaren. This is good, because we are, after all, a McLaren dealership.

Not only does McLaren boast an amazing racing legacy and continuously churn out incredible automotive works of art to take on both the road and track, but they also create other endearing content. This includes everything from LEGO® incarnations of some of their most famous models to a unique cartoon called “Tooned.” This latter product consists of a series of animated shorts that were originally aired before the start of Formula One races.

Curious about Tooned? Check out the entire first season below in this handy YouTube compilation! Thanks for reading; if you’d like to experience a new McLaren for yourself, hit us up at McLaren Chicago soon.

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Air flowing over an orange 2020 McLaren Elva on road

Which current McLaren model has the lightest weight?

A Look into the Weight of McLaren Machines

A whole lot of factors go into engineering a top-of-the-line supercar. One notable element is weight. When drivers zip through the Chicago streets or local tracks in their McLaren, they often contemplate how the weight of their vehicle is playing into the driving experience they’re having. As a result, our experts here at McLaren Chicago tend to field the question: Which McLaren is the lightest?

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Bruno Senna stares intensely

Is Bruno Senna good at Forza?

Watch Bruno Senna Put His Skills to the Test in Forza Horizon 4

A lot of us here at McLaren Chicago are big fans of Forza; the game is simply a great way to experience all the supercars you don’t get a chance to drive in real life. Sure, it’s nothing like the real thing, but it’s still a blast. The attention to detail is thoroughly impressive, and there are certainly worse ways to wile away the long Chicago winters.

Sometimes we wonder, though: how much do Forza skills correspond to real-life racing ability? Bruno Senna, as you probably know, is a pretty darn skilled racer in the real world. How does he fare at Forza?

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