New MacLaren P1

[Datura]

McLaren has decided to whet our automotive appetites with a collection of new imagery of its manic P1 supercar as it takes a blast around the Bahrain International Circuit.

Billed as the quickest and most technologically advanced car ever to hail from Britain, the P1 allegedly screams from 0-100km/h in under three seconds and reaches a top speed of 350km/h.

Its hybrid powertrain, with system outputs of 674kW and 900Nm, mates a mid-mounted 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 to a lightweight electric motor. Its urge is sent to the rear wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox.

Control your urges, however, and the P1 should be capable of doing 20km on electric power alone - however, you will have to plug it into a wall socket for two hours prior and limit your speed to 48km/h.

The P1's MonoCage is one of the lightest carbon fibre full-body structures ever used in a road car while its slippery lines produce more downforce than any other road car in the world.

Only 375 P1s will be built, each commanding a price tag of £866 000 (R11.5-million) in the UK.

http://www.iol.co.za/motoring/speci...w-pics-of-mclaren-s-p1-1.1501615#.UW_Pf6JHJas

 

[ToxicBunny]

If it hasn't got at least 4 cup holders, I'm not interested,

Only 4?

I expect 4 cup holders as well as 2 monster cup holders for the super size drinks you get at mcdonalds.

 

[Datura]

If it hasn't got at least 4 cup holders, I'm not interested,

Unfortunately it only has 3.

 

[Datura]

Inside, McLaren allows both occupants the pleasure of climate control, navigation, and a Meridian sound system. Exposed carbon fiber forms the dash, headliner, door panels, door sills, floor, and center console. The fixed-back carbon racing seats slide fore and aft, weigh a scant 23 pounds each, and have “the minimum amount of foam.” For track use, the backs can be re-adjusted from 23 degrees to 32, and there are provisions for six-point harnesses. Three TFT screens are positioned in front of the driver and display different information and themes depending on the drive mode selected. Up to 4.2 cubic feet of stuff can be stored in the front cargo compartment; McLaren suggests you use the area for two helmet bags. There are three cup holders, which, okay.

http://www.caranddriver.com/news/2014-mclaren-p1-official-photos-and-info-news

 

[WaxLyrical]

So what's the RAM and clock speed?

 

[Colin62]

Nah, they'll just sit there with the bag hanging out the window waiting for the next car - they won't even realise you're there.

 

[Mike Hoxbig]

Billed as the quickest and most technologically advanced car ever to hail from Britain, the P1 allegedly screams from 0-100km/h in under three seconds and reaches a top speed of 350km/h.

The original F1?

 

[Quantum Theory]

The original F1?

What about it?

 

[Mike Hoxbig]

What about it?

That was the quickest car to come out of GB.

 

[Quantum Theory]

That was the quickest car to come out of GB.

Well, not anymore... This is quicker and more advanced in every way. Which is what they were saying.

 

[Wall]

[video=youtube;IiyyO7vrdiI]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiyyO7vrdiI[/video]

 

[FiestaST]

The OP is full of fail..."MacLaren"; is that like a special kind of Big Mac?

 

[I.am.Sam]

wait for the ultimate test

P1 vs 918 vs the ferarri the ferrari

 

[Quantum Theory]

wait for the ultimate test

P1 vs 918 vs the ferarri the ferrari

Sounds like we have a winner...

http://www.topgear.com/uk/photos/la...rsche-918-spyder-the-final-verdict-2014-11-14

...

 

[I.am.Sam]

...

where is the drag race vid

 

[Quantum Theory]

where is the drag race vid

Stig laps coming next season, I hope.

 

[FiestaST]

*cries*



http://www.wheels24.co.za/News/so-someone-wrecked-this-r20-million-mclaren-p1-20160118

PS: I *don't* agree with the horrible spelling of McLaren for the title of this thread.

 

[I.am.Sam]

apparently it will be back in about a months time

 

[Rouxenator]

The OP is full of fail..."MacLaren"; is that like a special kind of Big Mac?

Yeah, irks me.