McLaren Composites Technology Center (MCTC) delivered the first “bilge” prototype parts to its main plant in Surrey.
McLaren announced that the first prototype carbon fiber chassis produced at its latest plant has been delivered and crash tested at its plant.
The carbon fiber "bilge" named PLT-MCTC-01 was first manufactured by the McLaren Composites Technology Centre in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, and then sent to McLaren's most important location in Woking, Surrey Factory and headquarters base.
The McLaren Composites Technology Center started last year and will be the base for McChassis production in the foreseeable future. The technology center aims to raise the level of innovation in carbon fiber chassis, helping its brand supercars and the ultimate sports car to lose weight.
Wes Jacklin, plant manager of McLaren Technology Center, said: "The delivery of carbon fiber bilge prototype parts to the McLaren Composite Technology Center to the headquarters base made every employee directly involved in the project feel an exciting day An important milestone for Kailun in its ambitions. As part of our Track25 Business Plan, McLaren is committed to becoming the world ’s unrivaled player in lightweight and composite technologies, and working together on hybrid powertrains Together. "
"We never innovate for innovation; we are constantly innovating to fulfill our promise to produce benchmark sports cars. Obviously, the future powertrain is getting heavier and heavier to meet the needs of our customers in terms of operability and flexibility It is very important to explore innovative lightweight technologies. "
The McLaren Composites Technology Center currently has 60 employees, and that number will increase to 200 after large-scale production in 2020.