McLaren P1 to cost $1.15 million

Supercar set to debut at Geneva Motor Show

By Greg Migliore of AutoWeek

 

The McLaren P1 supercar will wear a lofty price tag of $1.15 million when North American deliveries begin in early 2014. Just 375 copies will be produced worldwide.

Set to be revealed in production trim at the Geneva Motor Show, the carbon-fiber creation will push out a total of 903 hp and 664 lb-ft of torque from its hybrid powertrain, which is comprised of a V8, electric motor and seven-speed gear dual-clutch gearbox.

This setup allows the P1 to shoot to 62 mph in less than three seconds and 124 mph in less than seven seconds. Top speed is electronically limited to 218 mph.

 

The P1 is the halo car for McLaren's road-going lineup, slotting above the 616-hp MP4-12C. While both McLarens use the same basic 3.8-liter twin-turbo V8 engine, the P1 puts out far more power thanks to the hybrid element. 

The P1 also dwarfs the output of the original, naturally aspirated F1, which made 627 hp from a 6.1-liter BMW V12.

Additionally, the electric component allows for travel of short distances without use of the gasoline engine. McLaren estimates a trip of 12 miles could be possible in the city when averaging 30 mph.

 

The concept version of the P1 was shown last year in Paris, and the only significant change involves the placement of ducts in before the front wheels to improve cooling and downforce.

McLaren says all P1 will come fully equipped for track and road-going uses. Options include luggage and bespoke features available through McLaren Special Operations.

 

 

 

 

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