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Engineering Verdict
“A terrifyingly fast car. Race mode drops the car 50mm and stiffens the suspension by 300%, effectively turning it into a ground-effect racer.”
McLaren P1 specs. The widowmaker. 903 HP Hybrid Hypercar.
Market Rivals
- Porsche 918 SpyderNot Archived
- Ferrari LaFerrariNot Archived
Legacy
PlatformUltimate Series
Electric Powertrain
Motor Type3.8L Twin-Turbo V8 + E-Motor
Battery / DisplacementN/A
LayoutMid-Engine RWD
InductionTwin-Turbocharged
Power Output903 HP
Torque900 Nm
Transmission7-Speed SSG
Drive TypeRWD
Chassis & Dynamics
Front SuspensionDouble Wishbone RCC
Rear SuspensionDouble Wishbone RCC
Front BrakesAkebono Carbon Ceramic
Rear BrakesAkebono Carbon Ceramic
Weight1490 kg
Dimensions
Length4588 mm
Width1946 mm
Height1188 mm
Wheelbase2670 mm
Trunk Space120 L
Seats2
Historical Context
The spiritual successor to the F1. It focused on aerodynamic downforce, producing 600kg of it at 160mph, far exceeding its rivals.
Ownership Analysis
High voltage battery replacement is extremely costly ($150k+).