For decades, cars had only been made from steel and aluminium. That was just how things were done. Then, in 1981, McLaren built the first ever Formula 1™️ car with a carbon fibre monocoque. Lighter, stronger and stiffer, it unlocked more speed. Better handling and changed automotive design forever. Twelve years later, we brought this technology to the road in the McLaren F1. It was an automotive first and the foundation of every McLaren since. Join Wes Jacklin, Plant Director at McLaren Composit

In the 1960s, Bruce McLaren and Denny Hulme became indomitable forces in racing at the wheel of the potent M1A, but the only way to extend McLaren’s magic to customer racers was to join forces with Elva Cars. The result paved the way for McLaren’s global success in both Can-Am racing and road cars. ​ Today, the McLaren Elva pays homage to that rich racing #McLaren #McLarenElva #Elva | McLaren Automotive – The Official Page