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The first rubber track was invented and constructed by Adolphe Kégresse and patented in 1913; in historic context rubber tracks are often called Kégresse tracks. First rubber-tracked agricultural tractor was the Oliver Farm Equipment HGR from 1945-1948, which was ahead of its time and only saw small-scale production.
The McLaren Artura represents a notable shift in the brand's approach to chassis dynamics with the introduction of an electronic differential (e-diff), a first for a modern McLaren. In previous models, McLaren relied on an open differential, using the braking system to manage torque distribution between the rear wheels through selective brake ...
The first of these systems to be revealed was the Flybrid. [4] This system weighs 24 kg (53 lbs) and has an energy capacity of 400 kJ after allowing for internal losses. A maximum power boost of 60 kW (81.6 PS, 80.4 HP) for 6.67 seconds is available.
1:12.6 – McLaren 720S - Series 25 1:12.8 – Ultima GTR . After Top Gear allegedly refused to drive it because "they thought it couldn't clear a speed bump", Ultima Sports, Ltd. drove the car from Surrey to the track and set the time, verified by Plans Motorsport.
McLaren Customer Racing is the sports car racing arm of McLaren Automotive, established in 2011 as McLaren GT to develop, build and support all McLaren track and GT race activities. The division is currently responsible for the design, development and production of the 720S GT3 and 570S GT4 , along with the new Artura GT4 and Artura Trophy.
Mattracks was started by Glen Brazier. The company developed out of a drawing by his 11-year-old son, Matt, in which tracks took the place of a truck's tires. [3] The tracks first went on sale in 1994. [4] The rubber track conversion system was first manufactured in Thief River Falls, Minnesota in 1992. [5]
Styled by American car designer Frank Stephenson, it is the second installment in McLaren's Ultimate Series after the McLaren F1. Considered to be the spiritual successor to the F1, the P1 was one of the first high performance sports cars to be introduced incorporating hybrid technology ; the Porsche 918 Spyder having begun taking orders prior ...
A series of more advanced designs were introduced, especially through World War II, that maintained power to both tracks during steering, a concept known as regenerative steering. Some also allowed one track to move forward while the other reversed, allowing the tank to spin in place, a concept known as neutral steering .