McLaren Messed Up The Brakes On Several Cars Because It Confused Left With Right

CarBuzz - 16/04
McLaren sees an issue with the brakes and immediately takes action. But how it happened is comical.

If you've found yourself locking up and spinning sideways in a hard turn in your McLaren, we may have good news: it might not have been your fault. Okay, maybe it's not exactly good news. Because if the cause isn't your lack of talent, it might have been the result of crossed wires back at the factory in Woking.

2025 McLaren Artura Spider
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Base Trim Transmission
8-speed auto-shift manual
Base Trim Horsepower
597 HP @7500 RPM
Base Trim Torque
531 lb.-ft. @ 2250 RPM
0-60 MPH
3.0 Seconds
Top Speed
205 MPH

Not crossed wires, necessarily, but crossed hoses. A case of rear brake lines routed to the wrong wheels in cars like the Artura that could leave owners cross and their McLaren service tech busy.

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