Tag: P1

  • Next Steps Towards Production: McLaren P1 Development Car [VIDEO]

    McLaren-P1-Development-Car-THUMBMcLaren P1 debuted as a Concept study at 2012 Paris Motor Show in September. Back then it provoked great interest and a eager anticipation for its official release. Since then, the development of the technology beneath the carbon fibre skin has continued in full speed.

    McLaren Automotive is currently subjecting it under testing programme. The final aim of the brand is to create the best driver’s car in the world on road and track. Below is disclosed a short video which gives the most detailed view of the production McLaren P1.

    Here, the great performance against aggressive targets was developed with the utilization of CFD (computational fluid dynamics) aerodynamic modelling and bespoke Formula 1™-derived dynamics simulation tools. This was even achieved before the first prototype builds.

    Furthermore, a fleet of XP-codenamed vehicles is being put through the most demanding conditions and on roads and circuits across the globe. In the process McLaren team of specialist were also helped from Akebono on a highly-efficient braking system, Pirelli on high performance tyres and Mobil 1 on leading cooling, lubrication and hydraulic fluids.

    The result is this remarkable vehicle with outstanding road and track dynamics and performance, coupled with levels of drivability and unprecedented refinement. In other words, everything included in it is designed for a reason.

    In the same manner the P1 was made the striking camouflage being worn on the development model. It was designed in-house by the team behind the shape of the car. Its graphic incorporates the outlines of famous circuits from across the world related to McLaren’s history.

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    Source: McLaren

  • McLaren P1 Hypercar Concept [RENDER]

    What else can be expected from the new McLaren P1 Hypercar Concept than the best possible aerodynamic performance? In fact, the new concept was designed in the windtunnel and thus it is no surprise that it has this very organic, alien-like body, which pulls a mindblowing downforce of 600kg.

    McLaren showed the P1 back in September at the Paris Auto Show and stunned the audience with its inspiring and breath-taking appearance. Although the exacts details around the engine and performance aren’t announced yet, it is rumored that the P1 will be powered by the same 3.8 liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine from MP4-12C, but with a Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS).

    This means that the combined power will be absolutely outstanding: 963 hp (718 kW) and will allow the McLaren P1 to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.8 seconds. Here the top speed is of 384 km/h (239 mph).

    All of the above mentioned details will undoubtedly make the new P1 part of a new generation of iconic automotive superhero’s. The production version of the concept model will be made available within a year and the next release with figures and information will be at the anticipated Geneva Motor Show in March 2013.

    Below you can find renders of McLaren P1 roaring through the city streets:

    Source:wild-speed.com

  • JJad’s Much Acclaimed P1 Sports Car Continues To Take Shape – Now With Electric Power

    This is the electric car that enthusiasts WILL want to own!

    Former McLaren designer Jim Dowle (JJAD) first announced details of his eye-catching P1 sports car back in February of last year. The response was universally positive and the subsequent progress has been both rapid and dramatic – in particular, a switch to electric power means the P1-E is destined to be one of the world’s first purpose-built electric sports cars. With stunning acceleration (0-60mph in 2.9 secs), practical range (230 miles), low weight (1,055kg) and a price around £55,000, this gullwing–doored, pocket rocket will be the electric car enthusiasts really will want to own. (more…)