McLaren P1

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McLaren P1™
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Car information
Model Family McLaren Ultimate Series
Year 2013
Make McLaren
Origin United Kingdom
Type Limited Production
Engine 3.8 L Twin-Turbocharged Hybrid V8 (M838TQ)
Electric Motor(s) McLaren ECU electric motor
Power 903 hp (674 kW)
Torque 664 ft⋅lb (900 N·m)
Weight 3,411 lb (1,547 kg)
Layout Mid-Engine, RWD
Front Distr. 42%
Transmission 7-speed Paddle Shift
Related McLaren F1 (Predecessor)
McLaren 650S Coupé/Spider
McLaren Senna (McLaren Ultimate Series)
McLaren P1 GTR (GTR Variant)
Never before has Formula One technology been so integrated into the design and performance of a road car. The McLaren P1 touts a kinetic energy recovery system (KERS) and Drag Reduction System (DRS), both enabled by buttons on the steering wheel. Practical application of KERS gives the P1 176 additional horsepower that can be tapped to boost speed, increase overall output, or solely power the car up to 12 miles before needing to charge. This isn’t a car anyone is going to hyper-mile for a little savings at the pump, but it is a hybrid nonetheless. Coupled with 3.8-litre, twin-turbocharged, V8, horsepower numbers exceed 900 with torque above 660 lb. ft. A seven-speed, dual-clutch transmission carries the P1 up to a stratospheric top speed of 217 mph. To bring the P1 back down to Earth, carbon-fiber braking by Akebono is precise. When given a chance to drive the P1, Formula One driver Sergio Perez said, “When I first touch the brake it really feels like stopping a Formula One.” So, your McLaren P1 should feel right at home taking on any cars that dare attempt to challenge it.[1]

The 2013 McLaren P1, officially stylized as McLaren P1™ (with the trademark symbol), is a mid-engined, limited-production hybrid hypercar produced by McLaren Automotive as the first McLaren Ultimate Series model between 2013 and 2015. It is the spiritual successor to the famed McLaren F1 and was joined by another Ultimate Series model, the McLaren Senna in 2017. The P1 is the cover car of Forza Motorsport 5 and has appeared in every subsequent main Forza title.

The P1, whose name stands for "Position One" (lit. first place), is McLaren's first use of a hybrid powertrain on a road car, as well as the use of various technologies that have been used in Formula One, including active aerodynamics and a drag reduction system. It is also part of the "hypercar holy trinity", alongside the LaFerrari and Porsche 918 Spyder.

Only 375 units were built.[2]

Overview[edit | edit source]

Design[edit | edit source]

The P1 features a very aerodynamic profile, with some inspiration from aquatic animals. Sitting at the front are two McLaren logo-shaped vents on the hood and a pair of headlights shaped like the McLaren logo. On the roof of the car sits a Formula 1-inspired roof scoop that acts as an air intake. The rear features an active rear wing and a single central exhaust.

The P1 is a rear mid-engined car with a dry weight of 3,075 lb (1,395 kg) and a normal weight of 3,296 lb (1,495 kg), although its curb weight is actually 3,411 lb (1,547 kg),[3] thus making the P1 McLaren's heaviest road car to date.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The P1's engine is a 3,799 cc (3.8 L; 231.8 in3) twin-turbocharged V8 engine, codenamed M838TQ, with a power output of 737 PS (727 hp; 542 kW) at 7,500 rpm and 720 N·m (531 ft·lb) of torque at 4,000 rpm.[4] Supplementing the V8 is an electric motor producing an additional 179 PS (177 hp; 132 kW) and 260 N·m (192 ft·lb) of torque, resulting in a total of 916 PS (903 hp; 674 kW) and 980 N·m (723 ft·lb) of torque, although it peaks at 900 N·m (664 ft·lb).[4][5] The electric motor can be deployed manually by the driver or left in automatic mode, whereby the car's ECUs "torque fill" the gaps in the V8's output, which is considered turbo lag. This gives the powertrain an effective powerband of almost 7,000 rpm.

As a result of its weight of 3,411 lb (1,547 kg), the P1 has a power-to-weight ratio of 584 hp (592 PS; 435 kW) per tonne or 3.78 lb (1.71 kg) per horsepower.

Transmission[edit | edit source]

As with other modern McLaren road cars, the P1 uses a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission developed by Graziano. This transmission delivers all power to the rear wheels.

Performance[edit | edit source]

  • 0 - 62 mph (100 km/h): 2.8 seconds[4]
  • 0 - 124 mph (200 km/h): 6.8 seconds[4]
  • 0 - 186 mph (300 km/h): 16.5 seconds[4]
  • 1/4 mile (402 m): 9.8 seconds @ 152 mph (245 km/h)[4]
  • Top speed (electronically restricted): 217 mph (350 km/h)[4]

In the Forza games, these performance figures are changed:

  • 0 - 60 mph (0 - 97 km/h): 2.9 seconds
  • 0 - 100 mph (0 - 161 km/h): 5.2 seconds
  • Top speed: 245 mph (395 km/h) (general)

Variants[edit | edit source]

McLaren P1 GTR (2015)[edit | edit source]

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Main article: McLaren P1 GTR

The McLaren P1 GTR, officially stylized as McLaren P1™ GTR (with the trademark symbol), is a track day hypercar based on the McLaren P1 road hypercar. Unveiled at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, the P1 GTR was put into production after the 375th and last P1 was built. Only 58 units were made, with each priced at a minimum of US$2.4 million.[6] The car was made as a homage to its race-winning ancestor, the McLaren F1 GTR.[7][8]

It comes with an upgraded hybrid powertrain that makes 1,000 PS (986 hp; 735 kW).

Gameplay[edit | edit source]

The P1 was gifted to all players who were in Forza Rewards Tier 8 before playing Forza Horizon 3 for the first time.

Advantages[edit | edit source]

The P1 is an agile hypercar, capable of great handling through corners and decent braking helped by its active aerodynamic system. In addition, it has the highest stock top speed of any McLaren, with a minimum top speed of 245 mph (395 km/h) and a maximum of 255 mph (410 km/h), although in Forza Horizon 4, this is reduced to 254 mph (408 km/h). It reaches 186 mph (300 km/h) faster than its two closest rivals, the LaFerrari and Porsche 918.

In Forza Horizon 3 and Forza Horizon 4, the P1 is somewhat competitive in S2 Class races, as with a properly tuned car and sufficient driving skill, it can be used to obtain a spot in the top 100 on S2 Class Rivals leaderboards, although this is very rare. In these games, the P1 is also capable of extreme top speeds, with a normal maximum of 437 km/h (272 mph) in the former and 442 km/h (275 mph) in the latter.

Disadvantages[edit | edit source]

Having a twin-turbocharged V8, the P1 has to deal with minor to moderate wheelspin. In addition to this, as well as having a hybrid system, the P1's weight is considerably higher than other McLarens, thus causing some understeer in corners. However, due to the lack of properly modeled four-wheel steering, the P1 steers into corners better than the 918, but still has slightly inferior handling and braking and acceleration up to 100 mph (161 km/h) compared to the LaFerrari.

In the Forza Motorsport series, the P1 is far from the most competitive car in R Class, as it lacks the handling needed to compete with the likes of the Aston Martin Vulcan and Ferrari F40 Competizione, although its top speed may make it at least slightly competitive on a track like Le Mans Circuit de la Sarthe.

In Forza Horizon 2, the P1 is also not very competitive in S2 Class, while in later games, it stands no chance against the McLaren Senna, Mosler MT900S, Apollo Intensa Emozione, Ferrari 599XX Evoluzione, and Lamborghini Sesto Elemento.

Conversions[edit | edit source]

  • Drivetrain
    • AWD

Trivia[edit | edit source]

  • The P1 is the cover car of Forza Motorsport 5.
  • In each Forza game, the P1's rear wing almost always stays in the deployed position, whether viewing the car outside of Forzavista or actually driving the car.

Mistakes[edit | edit source]

  • Curiously, the P1 is featured with only two manufacturer colors in each Forza title despite that many real-life examples of the car, including prototypes (e.g. XP7, XP2R), come with different manufacturer colors.
  • In Forza Horizon 3, none of the P1's carbon fiber parts cannot be painted with vinyls. This was fixed in Forza Horizon 4 and Forza Motorsport 7.

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