McLaren unveiled their surprise concept car called the X-1. And the least thing you can say about it is that it looks absolutely stunning. Underneath that classy bodywork lies the same structure and engine from the MP4-12C. Even though there seems to be no apparent common ground between the two models, you can notice that it has the same exhausts layout as the more conventional coupe. The X-1 Concept is in reality a one-off created for a very special anonymous McLaren client. The project started three years ago, even before the official launch of the MP4-12C model.
From the exterior, the car has its own personality but it also takes inspiration from some iconic cars like the 1961 Facel Vega, a 1953 Chrysler D'Elegance Ghia, a 1959 Buick Electra, a 1939 Mercedes-Benz 540K and a 1971 Citroën SM. The interior is finished in Harissa Red Nappa leather. It's interesting because here in Tunisia, Harissa is a sauce based on red hot peppers. That doesn't really suit the 'classical elegance' of its body work but it might be perfect to describe the car's unbelievable performance.
With the X-1 Concept, McLaren automotive has demonstrated that it was able to create more organic looking machines. Even though the X-1 Concept is based on an MP4-12C, it has a totally different bodywork. That would be the fourth road going model from McLaren and it leaves us wanting more!
check out the high res gallry below and you can read the full press release after the jump.
