Driving from the Middle of the Car Is About to Make a Comeback: Here Are the Pros and Cons

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A central seat eliminates much of the duplicate work that goes into designing both right- and left-hand-drive cars. That’s all the more valuable when a production run consists of a hundred, or even just a dozen, cars. In exchange, engineers are forced to reevaluate common components. McLaren engineers made sure the BP23’s HVAC system distributed air evenly after moving it from its usual location in the center of the dash. A central driving position is legal in the U.S., according to Sue Smith, a compliance consultant with Pilot Systems, yet McLaren won’t certify the BP23 here, likely due to challenges with crash regulations. The company will instead help U.S. buyers import the car privately.

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