The new 1,258-hp McLaren W1 is a technological marvel of hybrid power and active aerodynamics. So why did Woking insist on fitting it with a distinctly old-school hydraulic steering rack while rivals like Porsche and Ferrari embrace the digital future?
In an era defined by megapixel screens and algorithmic perfection, the most defiant engineering choice in McLaren’s new $2.
The justification for this anachronism becomes immediately clear from the driver’s seat.
This commitment to feel was not an afterthought, but a foundational principle of the car's conception.
The new 1,258-hp McLaren W1 is a technological marvel of hybrid power and active aerodynamics. So why did Woking insist on fitting it with a distinctly old-school hydraulic steering rack while rivals like Porsche and Ferrari embrace the digital future?