In 2014 McLaren P1, you will find how the company manages to combine its impressive Formula One technology with a great design and purpose to hit the road as many of other companies have done before like Ferrari or Pagani. The new supercar is expected to reach the company’s goal in taking over the market in hyper car segment even since its design study was first unveiled in last year’s fall, and seems like to realize that expectation, it indeed got such great response from the automotive lover on its official production version debut at 2013 Geneva Motor Show.
Exterior
Though it design is not as dramatic as it concurrent reveals competitor 2014 Ferrari GTE and Lamborghini Veneno and Lamborghini Sesto Elemento because of the focus of aerodynamic matter, 2014 McLaren P1 still could take supercar’s attention by its performance and hybrid technology. The company seems to make it as perfect as possible, starting from the body work that has been through a careful process that results in supercars’ typical of captivating form which is highlighted by fiberglass-kit-car appearance on the body sides and doors. No wonder if its all over body look definitely soft. Black panel accents on its front fender, side coops, and roof is one of the most stylish details on the exterior part. Besides giving some kind of P1’s performing identity, it also could be used as cover for functional aero and cooling ducts.
Interior
In contrast with the exterior design, 2014 McLaren P1’s cabin shows more beauty. Advance technology features also located rightly in order to keep it accessible, for example is the floating center console with portrait oriented navigation screen that close to the driver’s hand. Steering-wheel-mounted-buttons is put here for the first time, controlling the iPAS electronic boost function that commonly found on F1 and darg reduction system for disabling rear spoiler’s air brake function. It is surely giving a distinctive driving experience. To keep its lightweight, the same as the company’s 90s’ F1 car, 2014 McLaren P1 also remove all its standard interior lists like carpet and sound system, and making them a high-cost option instead.
Engine
3.8 L TwinTurbo V8 engine with 800 hp will be used as its powertrain, the same as its 12C sibling. It is also coupled with electric motor that will create a total of 903 hp and 1,100 lb-ft of torque. The P1 will sprint from 0-60 mph in just 2.7 seconds and reach its top speed of 217 mph. That’s why this car is faster than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage.
Price
Compared to the LaFerrari’s 499 units, which still could expand to 1,200 units, 2014 McLaren P1 is more exclusive with just 375 production units. You can have this supercar with a starting price of $1.15 million by the end of this year.
