McLaren earns its Ph.D in HANDLING

McLaren Automotive and the University of Cambridge collaborate on a no-compromise semi-active suspension for the 720S supercar

Following its 2017 launch at the Geneva International Motor Show, the McLaren 720S has received adulation and awards, garnering particular praise for its ride quality, handling and driver engagement. The heart of the suspension control system, called Proactive Chassis Control II, was the result of a collaboration between McLaren Automotive and the University of Cambridge.

How does this system deliver a leap forward in ride and handling behavior? Engineers who led its development offered Automotive Engineering insights into their approach, and the method they employed for its implementation.