9 Reasons We Hope Apple Doesn't Buy McLaren
This week, it was rumoured that Apple was in talks with McLaren about a possible takeover. The reports were soon quashed by McLaren itself, and while that doesn’t rule out the possibility entirely, it’s probably best it doesn’t happen. After all, who knows what sort of ‘innovations’ Apple might bring to the McLaren stable given the chance.
These are the sort of things we’d have to look forward to…
Sat navs pre-loaded with Bono's voice
Yep, even if you didn’t ask for it.
Wheels that aren't even connected
Just like earphones, wheels have always been attached to the car. Which makes sense. But if Apple got involved…
Hilariously fragile windscreens
McLaren service centres replaced with Genius Bars
McLaren 650S Plus - 20% larger for no apparent reason
Apple Maps loaded as standard
Expect to get lost. A lot. While Bono shouts at you.
Fuel filler cap moved underneath the car
Because having it in an easy-to-reach area is just too mainstream. Also, you’d only be allowed to use official Apple fuel pumps. And they’ll change the nozzle every couple of years, so you’ll have to buy an adapter.
Chronic overheating
New line of 'Beats By Ron Dennis' headphones launched
Actually, maybe this one wouldn’t be so bad…
What other ‘innovations’ do you think a McLaren/Apple tie-up could produce? Hit the comments!
Growing up on a diet of World Rally Championship highlights and lengthy Gran Turismo 2 sessions, a life in cars was as good as inevitable for Matt.
Comments
New Mclaren 775, 775 Plus, 775 S and introducing Mclaren 875 without exhaust pipes.
Bluetooth exhaust accessory available from $50k
It won’t have windows
If they made an fully electric apple mclaren it would switch off at 60% #becauseapple
Im currently typing this with a iPhone at 50%
And then they suddenly change the fuel filler pipe shape e. g. to a smaller square section, making it impossibile to use normal pump handles with cylindrical nozzles, because innovation!!
Apple would probably remove the steering wheel ‘cause its been the same since the car was invented. Then they will sell you an adapter to connect the wheel for for just $2500000.
And Lamborghini fanboys would complain about it not having carburetors anymore
M(a)c(intosh)Laren
for some reason I think beats by ron will have a better sound quality than beats by dre!
If Apple buys McLaren will Microsoft buy Ferrari
BREAKING NEWS: Volkswagen Group acquired by Google Inc.
Main reason: Apple is SH!T
Youl always be promoted with “please update ecu to continue driving” and ever so often the car will get slower to make you buy the next gen