Lightning transposed over hood of McLaren vehicle with McLaren emblem

Is there an electric McLaren?

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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?

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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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Where are McLaren Models Built?

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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?

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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 Artura red exterior driving on racetrack

How much does the 2022 McLaren Artura cost?

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2022 McLaren Artura Starting Price

McLaren has just debuted another incredibly exciting all-new machine. It’s a hybrid, and it goes by the name “Artura.” The McLaren Artura allows more Chicago residents to realize their McLaren-driving dream by slotting into the McLaren lineup as an entry-level model. However, entry-level has quite a different meaning when it refers to entering a realm of top-tier supercars rather than a typical automotive market segment. How much does the 2022 McLaren Artura cost?

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McLaren's animated television show introductory screen

Where can I watch all of McLaren Tooned?

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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?

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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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McLaren Artura driver side fascia parked in front of a house

How many 2022 McLaren Artura models will be built?

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2022 McLaren Artura Production Quantity

McLaren vehicles tend to hold a well-earned reputation of exclusivity. It’s always an exciting event when you see one cruising the streets of Chicago; they’re simply not a common machine.

One reason for this is that many McLaren models are only produced in limited quantities. Here at McLaren Chicago, we’ve recently been lucky enough to receive the all-new 2022 McLaren Artura in our inventory. Interested customers have been asking: how many Artura models will be produced?

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McLaren Speedtail Exterior Driver Side Front Profile

How did McLaren achieve the massive speed of the Speedtail?

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McLaren Speedtail Innovation, Testing and Design

The McLaren team consists of some pretty wild folks, and those folks come up with some pretty wild rides. The McLaren Speedtail is one of the wildest of those creations; in fact, it’s no less than the fastest McLaren currently in existence.

Chicago drivers who’ve heard about, and perhaps even witnessed, the mind-blowing performance of the McLaren Speedtail often come up to us in a state of awe here at McLaren Chicago and beg us to tell them: how does McLaren make the Speedtail so fast?

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Three McLaren GT models parked near the ocean

Where can I finance a supercar in Chicago, IL?

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Chicago Financing and Lease Options for Supercars 

There’s nothing quite like the experience of driving a supercar. Of course, a super vehicle comes with a super price tag; that’s just the name of the game. Driving an insane vehicle through the streets of Chicago doesn’t exactly come cheap.

However, the ability to drive a supercar is made more possible when one doesn’t have to pay for the whole thing in cash upfront. Where can one finance a supercar in the Windy City?

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