MCLAREN has announced its latest hypercar – the “holy trinity-inspired” W1 which will cost a cool £2million.
The new motor is the successor to two supercars – the McLaren F1 and McLaren P1.
The engineering team behind the W1 have between them contributed to 16 McLaren Formula 1 World Championship titles across driver and constructor categories.
The all-new MHP-8 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine that debuts in W1 is coupled with a power-dense E-module to deliver scintillating speed.
The vehicle has astonishing acceleration figures: 0-62mph takes 2.7 seconds, 0-124mph is possible in just 5.8 seconds and 0-186mph can be achieved in under 12.7 seconds.
The epic power of this all-new 1275PS High-Performance Hybrid has resulted in levels of performance previously only attainable by track-only supercars and race cars.
The W1’s revolutionary design is further enhanced by the unique transformation process from Road mode to Race mode for track driving.
W1’s ride height lowers (by 37mm at the front and 17mm at the rear) and a heave system stiffens the suspension.
Front and rear active wings are deployed with the McLaren Active Long Tail extending rearwards by up to 300mm to assist in generating the 1,000kg of downforce available in W1.
Michael Leiters, Chief Executive Officer, McLaren Automotive, said: “The McLaren W1 is a celebration of both the excellence of the iconic McLaren F1 and McLaren P1TM and the manifestation of McLaren’s World Championship mindset.
“With our new Ultimate supercar, we are again pushing the boundaries of real supercar performance with an epic hybrid powertrain featuring our all-new MHP-8 V8 engine, the most advanced aerodynamic platform of any McLaren road car and extensive use of advanced lightweight materials.
“This allows us to engineer a supreme track driving experience from the same car that gives unparalleled driving enjoyment on the road.”
He continued: “Formula 1-derived aerodynamics, pure rear-wheel drive and McLaren hydraulic performance steering showcase McLaren’s approach to purposeful innovation as a racing company that always delivers the best possible performance.
“It is therefore no surprise that the new W1 is our fastest-lapping and fastest accelerating road-legal car ever.
“It also provides the purest driver connection by remaining true to the principles that underpin the ultimate supercar driving experience.
“This really is a car that only McLaren could create.”
The public reveal of the car is on October 6 – the 50th anniversary of Emerson Fittipaldi sealing McLaren’s first Formula 1 Drivers and Constructors World Championships.
There will only be 399 of the cars made – and all production examples have already been sold.
Engine configuration
MHP-8 90° 4.0L (3988cc) twin-turbocharged V8 – hybrid drivetrain with radial flux electric module
Drivetrain layout
Longitudinal, mid-engined, RWD
Power PS (bhp/kW) @ rpm
1275 (1258/938):
928 (916/683) from petrol engine,
347 (342/255) from electric module
Torque Nm (lb ft) @ rpm
1340 (988) @ 4500-5000rpm:
900 (664) from petrol engine,
440 (324) from electric module
Transmission
8-speed DCT with E-reverse
Steering
McLaren Hydraulic Performance Steering Electro-Hydraulic Power Assisted
Chassis
McLaren Aerocell with high footbox, integrated seating, integrated front subframe, integrated single piece upper structure
Suspension
McLaren Race Active Chassis Control III with visible inboard active heave suspension, 3D printed and titanium suspension components, rear active drop links and adaptive damping. Front and rear double wishbone
Brakes
McLaren Carbon Ceramic Racing+ (MCCR+) system with
Front: 390mm brake discs with 6 piston Forged Monobloc Front Calipers.
Rear: 390mm brake discs with 4 piston Forged Monobloc Rear Calipers and Integrated EPB
Wheels (inches)
F19 x 9.5J / R20 x 12.0J
Tyres
Pirelli P ZERO R Tyres & Pirelli P ZERO Trofeo RS Tyres
F 265/35/R19
R 335/30/R20
Length, mm (inches)
4635 (182)
Wheelbase, mm (inches)
2680 (106)
Height, mm (inches)
1182 (47)
Width, with mirrors, mm (inches)
2191 (86)
Width, mirrors folded, mm (inches)
2074 (82)
Track (to contact patch centre), mm (inches)
Front: 1676 (66); Rear 1624 (64)
Lightest dry weight, kg (lbs)
1399 (3084)
Power-to-weight (PS/tonne)
911
Fuel tank capacity, litres (UK/USA gallons)
62 (16/19)
Battery capacity (KWh)
1.384
Battery charge time (minutes)
22 (via EVSE cable) to 80%
Electric-only range (km/miles)
2/1.6
Luggage capacity, litres (wet/DIN)
118/87
