2013
McLaren
P1
The P1's DRS system, which increases the rear wing's angle of attack at race track speeds to produce 600 kg of downforce then reduces it on straights to cut drag, is a direct translation of Formula 1 aerodynamic technol...
2013–2015

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The story
The McLaren P1 was the British brand's re-entry into the hypercar space after the iconic F1, a plug-in hybrid combining a 3.8-liter twin-turbo V8 with a 177 hp electric motor for 903 combined horsepower. One of the "Holy Trinity" alongside the Porsche 918 and Ferrari LaFerrari, the P1 prioritized active aerodynamics with a DRS system inspired directly by Formula 1. Only 375 examples were built.
History
Revealed as a concept at Paris 2012 and confirmed for production at Geneva 2013, the P1 was developed under the philosophy of creating the best driver's car on road or track. Its hydraulically controlled suspension, IPAS hybrid system, and DRS-equipped rear wing with 600 kg of downforce at 257 km/h came directly from McLaren's Formula 1 research. Four track-only P1 GTR examples were later built with 1,000 hp for customers who wanted a circuit-focused derivative. The weight, at 1,395 kg, was remarkable given the complexity of the hybrid system.
On track
The P1 GTR track programme hosted four examples with 1,000 hp for invited customers, served by McLaren technicians at global circuits. The programme demonstrated McLaren's ability to translate Formula 1 infrastructure and support culture into customer racing experiences.
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Years in the garage
- 201411
- 20159
Colors people run
- Volcano Orange1
- Orange1
- F1 Liquid Silver1
- Brodger Fire Brown1
- Onyx Black1
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- Coupe2
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Generations
2013
2013-2015 (2013–2015)
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