Showing posts with label P1. Show all posts
Showing posts with label P1. Show all posts
McLaren P1 Night Glow by German Special Customs


It seems that even the most expensive and most rare hypercars aren't out of reach anymore for tuning companies. We already know that DMC is working on a more extreme LaFerrari FXXR and we've already seen the first McLaren P1 to wear aftermarket wheels. Now German Special Customs announced that they are working on the McLaren P1 Night Glow which has a new aero kit and even some engine tweaks that will push the power figure to more than 1,000 Hp!

Besides the modified front bumper, rear diffuser and side skirts, the car also gained an adjustable rear wing and a roof scoop. Also part of the package is the new bespoke exhaust system with 100mm pipes.

Is it a good idea to modify the aerodynamics of a McLaren P1? More details in the press release after the jump.

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The McLaren P1 Makes its First Official Top Gear Appearance [VIDEO]


We all know that Jeremy Clarkson got a drive in the almighty McLaren P1 at the Spa Circuit in Belgium. And we all can't wait until the next series of Top Gear begins to see what the P1 was able to achieve at the Top Gear test track. But for those of you who can't wait, the car is already featured in this month's Top Gear issue and the article is written in Jezza's own words. Best quote: "The McLaren P1 makes everything else look like the past".

Here's glimpse of Clarkson's drive.. stay tuned for more.
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McLaren Releases More Pictures of the P1 at Sakhir


McLaren released another set of stunning shots of the P1 taken by the talented GFWilliams. As a refresher, the McLaren P1 is powered by a 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 combined with an electric motor to offer a total output of 903 Hp. The British hypercar is able to hit 100 Km/h in less than 3 seconds, the 0 to 200 Km/h in 7 seconds and 0 to 300 Km/h in 17 seconds. Top speed is electronically limited to 350 Km/h.

Even with those astonishing numbers, the P1 has already been beaten by its main rival, LaFerrari. But will it be the same on the track?





[Photos by GFWilliams]
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McLaren P1 Officially Revealed


McLaren has officially revealed the P1 hypercar. And apart from the yellow paint job and the now transparent rear grille, the car is pretty much the same as the original concept car. But the more interesting part certainly lies under the rear bonnet.



With the Instant Power Assist System (IPAS) ON (176 Hp of additional pure electric power available from 0 rpm), the P1 is able to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in less than three seconds, the 200 km/h (124 mph) bar is then demolished in seven seconds, before the beast reaches 300 km/h (186 mph) another ten seconds later. Top speed is electronically limited at 350 km/h (217 mph).

The P1's beating heart is a twin-turbocharged version of the MP4-12C's 3.8-liter V8 that now develops 726 Hp and 720 Nm of torque. That means that the combined output is equal to 903 Hp. The car is also able to travel on electricity alone for 20Km (12.4 miles). Another feature is a DRS system similar to that used in F1 that allows the car to reduce drag by 23 percent at high speeds. Both the IPAS and the DRS can activated via steering wheel mounted buttons.

The upcoming McLaren P1 hypercar will be limited to only 375 units, which means it's even more exclusive than its rival from Ferrari, the F150. More pictures of the P1 in the gallery below and stay tuned for more..


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McLaren Reveals the First Pictures of The P1's interior!


McLaren revealed the first pictures of the upcoming P1's interior and it's pretty much as we expected. Nothing to distract you from the task of driving... The interior of the McLaren P1 hypercar also benefits from the extensive use of carbon fiber for further weight reduction. The bucket seats are optimized to offer the best driving position with maximum visibility. Each of them has an overall weight of just 10.5 kg! The production version of the McLaren P1 will unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show next month, along with the new Ferrari F150. It's going to be a busy month so stay tuned!

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