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Why McLaren's $255,400 Hybrid Supercar Has No Reverse Gear
Original: Why McLaren Didn’t Include a Reverse Gear on Its $255,400 Plug-in Hybrid Supercar
McLaren's Artura plug-in hybrid supercar, priced at $255,400, does without a conventional reverse gear. The car instead relies on its electric motor to move backwards, a weight-saving solution that has drawn curiosity and debate among car enthusiasts. The unusual design choice highlights how electrification is changing the way high-performance vehicles are engineered.
Why now: The unconventional engineering choice is surprising and sparks discussion about hybrid supercar design.
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