The McLaren P1

theDreamer · 09-28-2012, 09:16 AM

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Ultimately, the P1 is a downforce car, producing 1,323 pounds of the stuff — or five times as much as the McLaren MP4-12C. Combined with the rear wing, which also acts as an air brake, the front flaps improve handling, braking and straight-line stability. Despite the massive downforce, the P1's drag coefficient is a typically sports-car-like 0.34.

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What's the engine? McLaren's not talking. Neither are they talking about the suspension. What they are saying is that the P1 will have a power-to-weight ratio of 600 metric horsepower per tonne — or around four pounds for every horsepower.

The McLaren P1: Making Hyper-Advanced Aerodynamics Gorgeous

ZKraken22 · 09-28-2012, 09:32 AM

people that have a lamborghini aventador are upset!

shadoquad · 09-28-2012, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by ZKraken22

people that have a lamborghini aventador are upset!

As they should be

Cmike2780 · 09-28-2012, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ZKraken22

people that have a lamborghini aventador are upset!

This is probably out of budget for Aventador owners anyways. This will be Buggatti Veyron territory.

That's the most bad-*** wing I've ever seen. Good god this thing is going to be awesome. Can't wait to see Top Gear test it out.

...also, I kind of like the evil grin and fangs.

theDreamer · 09-28-2012, 09:34 AM

Oh, if you do not read the article, there will only be 500 made ever!

nepali · 09-28-2012, 09:35 AM

Checkout McLaren P1 app on your iOS or Android devices, and you will be amazed!

Skorch · 09-28-2012, 11:10 AM

Absolutely beautiful..

Isamu · 09-28-2012, 11:26 AM

thats so freaking badass!

b1adesofcha0s · 09-28-2012, 12:43 PM

Love this car! Can't wait to see it in action against the upcoming Enzo replacement

bigdog1250 · 10-01-2012, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Love this car! Can't wait to see it in action against the upcoming Enzo replacement

Exactly, it's going to be an epic battle. Not sure if the Porsche 918 will be able to hang, but that car is also incredibly gorgeous.

And to owners of the MP4-12C, they're not worries. They knew that wasn't going to be an F1 replacement, it was merely their mainstream car to launch the brand, a 458 competitor. Just like 458 buyers won't be pissed when the F70 comes out.

The P1 is amazing, definitely does justice to the F1 and will be ridiculous on the track.

b1adesofcha0s · 10-01-2012, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdog1250

Exactly, it's going to be an epic battle. Not sure if the Porsche 918 will be able to hang, but that car is also incredibly gorgeous.

And to owners of the MP4-12C, they're not worries. They knew that wasn't going to be an F1 replacement, it was merely their mainstream car to launch the brand, a 458 competitor. Just like 458 buyers won't be pissed when the F70 comes out.

The P1 is amazing, definitely does justice to the F1 and will be ridiculous on the track.

I think the 918 will definitely get thrown in the mix with them, but I don't think it will be able to keep up. I'd give McLaren the performance edge with Ferrari getting the looks/driving experience edge.

370Z Purist · 09-28-2012, 12:46 PM

It looks so ... weird. But so cool!

Ztoon · 09-28-2012, 12:56 PM

How'd you feel if you just bought the MP4-12C.

b1adesofcha0s · 09-28-2012, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Ztoon

How'd you feel if you just bought the MP4-12C.

Depends how much money you've got. This thing will cost at least 4-5 times as much as a MP4-12C. If that's not a big deal then you can just have both

b1adesofcha0s · 09-28-2012, 12:57 PM

The front kind of looks like a frog's mouth.

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