Built in only 375 units, the long-awaited successor of McLaren F1 uses hybrid power and Formula 1 technology. The P1′s styling is influenced by the McLaren MP4-12C but with added body panels to make the car look aggressive. The P1 features a modified version of the mid-mounted 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol engine used in the MP4-12C combined with a highly effective KERS electric motor that produces 176 bhp. The hybrid powertrain is connected to a 7 speed dual-clutch transmission, and will give a total power output of 916PS (903 bhp) at 7500 rpm and a maximum torque figure of 900Nm.
The McLaren P1 is a limited-edition super car that blends a gasoline-electric hybrid drivetrain with striking looks and race-inspired technology in order to provide an unmatched driving experience. Largely built out of lightweight materials such as carbon fiber, the P1 is the spiritual successor to the iconic McLaren F1.
The P1's overall shape is reminiscent of the smaller MP4-12C but its details are far more exotic. The P1 features a truncated front end with a highly-stylized front fascia, butterfly doors, headlamps that mimic McLaren's boomerang-shaped logo and flowing character lines that give the car a look of motion even when it's standing still. Out back, the P1 is characterized by a high-mounted center exhaust, a large spoiler, meandering LED tail lamps and a functional air diffuser.
McLaren went to great lengths to lower the P1's weight to a minimum and the dashboard, the floors, the headliner, the door panels and the center console are all crafted out of unpainted carbon fiber. To further push the envelope, the top layer of resin on the carbon fiber has been removed and the P1 does not come standard with carpet or sound deadening material.The instrument cluster consists of a 6.8-inch thin-film transistor (TFT) central screen flanked on each side by a 3-inch TFT outer screen. The three combined screens provide vital information about the P1's drivetrain and surroundings as well as specific menus for the different driving modes.
The finishing touch is added by 10-spoke wheels crafted out of high-strength aluminum. Mounted on low-profile Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires designed specifically for the P1, the wheels have a diameter of 19 inches in the front and 20 inches in the back.
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D Beuls
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