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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 has confirmed that its $255,400 plug-in hybrid supercar ships without a conventional reverse gear, a design choice that has drawn attention across the automotive world. The omission reportedly stems from the car's lightweight engineering priorities, with drivers instead relying on the electric motor to move the car backwards when parking.
Why now: The unusual engineering decision on an expensive new supercar is surprising car enthusiasts and generating curiosity
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