McLaren collaborated with Divergent Technologies to enhance its suspension hardware— including front upper wishbone, aero form lower wishbone, and front upright—for the new W1 supercar. (Image courtesy McLaren Automotive)
McLaren Automotive collaborated with Divergent Technologies to develop complex, efficient structural suspension parts for the McLaren W1.
WOKING, Surrey, U.K.—McLaren Automotive collaborated with California-based industrial digital manufacturing company Divergent Technologies, Inc., to deliver advanced suspension hardware designed and engineered for the McLaren W1 supercar, according to a release from McLaren Automotive.
McLaren engineers worked with Divergent’s team to develop what the release described as “the most complex and efficient structural suspension parts seen in a McLaren.”
Launched in October 2024, the McLaren W1 is the successor to the supercars McLaren F1 and P1™. The new McLaren W1 features Formula 1-inspired front suspension, mounted directly into the Aerocell carbon fiber monocoque, the release stated.
According to McLaren, Divergent Technologies’ additive manufacturing technology aided McLaren’s development of efficient and complex suspension systems for optimal durability and stiffness. This includes the front upper wishbone, aero form lower wishbone, and front upright for McLaren’s latest supercar. The externally visible front wishbones are key components that are 3D-printed by Divergent.
“The company’s innovative methods of designing and manufacturing have allowed McLaren’s engineers to rapidly iterate designs to progress development of the supercar’s groundbreaking structural suspension components, which have contributed to the W1’s superior vehicle performance and driver engagement,” the release stated.
“We are thrilled to have partnered with Divergent, a company that shares McLaren’s dedication to innovation in manufacturing and engineering,” said McLaren Automotive Chief Executive Officer Michael Leiters, in the release. “This cutting-edge technology has enabled us to develop more complex suspension structures in the McLaren W1, which enhance the driving experience for our customers and supports McLaren’s mission to continually push the boundaries of performance.”
“We are proud to partner with McLaren on their newest engineering marvel, the W1,” said Divergent Technologies Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer Kevin Czinger, in the release. “The suspension hardware designed and manufactured by Divergent has enabled the McLaren team to push the boundaries of what is possible in this digital manufacturing age of supercar production.”