Thanks to its commitment to innovation and performance, it’s the second oldest active Formula One team and one of the most successful. While primarily focused on F1 racing, McLaren’s vehicles exist beyond the race track. The company has produced some of the most powerful sports cars in history – and fans await their next big release with bated breath. The fact that cars don’t move in The Sims 4 shouldn’t deter you from seeking out awesome McLaren vehicles for your car enthusiast Sims. Speed is temporary; clout is forever.
1. McLaren F1 XP5 (1998)
Check Out This CC Old-school speed demons will recognize the McLaren F1 as the fastest production car from 1992 to 2005. It took something as absurd as the Bugatti Veyron to take the title from this British beast. Besides its frankly overpowered 6.1L engine (with a staggering output of 618hp), the F1 shines for its aerodynamic design and futuristic outlook. The way the driver sits in the middle of the cockpit with space for two passengers behind him reminds me of a sci-fi spaceship. Maybe this could be a good car for undercover aliens?
2. McLaren MP4-12C (2011)
Check Out This CC You can still see vestiges of the McLaren F1 in the more modern McLaren 12C, but the years brought smoother edges, more aggressive air intakes – and, regrettably, no more spaceship cockpit. The 12C gets its name from its 100% composite carbon fiber chassis, which heavily reduces the car’s weight. This helps the 3.8L twin-turbocharged V8 engine’s 592hp propel the car to 345kph with ease. Design-wise, the 12C looks more juvenile and feminine than the F1. It’s a curvy, sexy car any fun-loving sim would love to have in the garage.
3. McLaren P1 (2013)
Check Out This CC Every automobile company wants a piece of the hybrid and all-electric car pie – even high-end supercar manufacturers like McLaren. The McLaren P1 is a mid-engine hybrid sports car based on the McLaren F1, meaning it brings together Formula 1 technology with plug-in hybrid systems. A lightning-fast vehicle with extremely reduced CO2 emissions is a big win for speedsters who care about the environment. If we lose the Earth, there won’t be anywhere left to race. This CC set includes ten different colors for the P1, so you’ll find one that your Sim will love for sure.
4. McLaren 650S (2015)
Check Out This CC After the technical success of the McLaren 12C, the British sports car manufacturer took the carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer chassis and built a new car around it. The McLaren 650S shares 75% of its parts with the 12C, so you can think about it as a successor. By far, my favorite change is the remodeled front fascia. The entire car has a more stylish and creative design than the 12C, but the front fascia is the most eye-catching new idea. Get this for any Sim who can afford it! This car is just gorgeous, and anyone would like to pilot it.
5. McLaren 570S (2016)
Check Out This CC Just a year after releasing the 650S, McLaren unveiled the 570S – one of the company’s most aggressive designs to date. Its angular front fascia gives the 570S that “Hot Wheels” edge some people can’t get enough of. Why get a supercar if it will look like every other car, right? Like the 650S and the F1, the McLaren 570S is powered by the same 3.8L twin-turbocharged V8 engine that debuted with the McLaren 12C. It’s not the fastest sports car on the market. But it’s reliable for day-to-day use and has excellent maneuverability.
6. McLaren 720S (2018)
Check Out This CC For the 720S, McLaren opted for a futuristic sporty design that takes inspiration from the McLaren F1. Its teardrop-shaped cockpit is distinctive, and its twin-hinged butterfly doors are the picture of luxury. These bold design decisions earned this British supercar the title of Most Beautiful Supercar of 2017 from the International Automobile Festival in Paris. It has garnered just as much recognition for its remarkable performance on the track. With a max speed approaching 342kph and assisted drifting technology, the McLaren 720S is what any gearhead Sim wants to find under the tree on Christmas morning.
7. McLaren Elva (2021)
Check Out This CC Even among McLaren supercars, there are hierarchies. At the top of the pyramid is the McLaren Ultimate Series, a group of vehicles that represent the company’s highest technological and aesthetic achievements. The latest addition to this prestigious pantheon was the McLaren Senna, an open-top sports car that finds its roots in open-top racers from the 1960s. It’s impossibly light and swift. James Bond would be happy to drive this elegant powerhouse.
8. McLaren Senna (2019)
Check Out This CC Another member of the McLaren Ultimate Series you can’t overlook is the McLaren Senna. Like the newer Elva, the Senna was designed to be as lightweight as possible. To achieve this, designers at McLaren took the already light 720S and made a bunch of aerodynamic adjustments that made the car look downright futuristic. If I had to compare the Senna with another supercar in terms of visual impact, it would be the Lamborghini Centenario. They share aggressive angles and numerous air intakes, and they both look as if they’re about to take off and fly out into space. The Senna is simply sublime. And your gearhead Sims will go nuts when they find this in the garage.
