For a car with such an abbreviated name, the McLaren W1 packs a vast amount of engineering tech. It’s also more advanced in some key areas than a contemporary Formula One car. That’s one hell ...
On second thought, forget it; McLaren says the entire 399-car production run is already spoken for. The short story is that the W1 uses a plug-in hybrid powertrain comprised of McLaren's new MHP-8 ...
Just behind the driver’s seat in the W1 is the most powerful engine McLaren has ever produced. Though, to be fair, we would expect nothing else from a car that’s meant to take over as the top dog.
“This really is a car that only McLaren could create.” The MHP-8 engine is an all-new 4.0L twin-turbo V8 that produces 916 hp. But when coupled with an electric motor, output jumps to 1,258 ...
Powered by a twin-turbocharged V8 engine and Formula One-inspired hybrid battery system, the W1 produces 1,300 horsepower, making it the most powerful McLaren road car ever. Priced at £2m (plus ...
You sit low in the W1, with feet raised up as they are in a Formula 1 race car. McLaren Automotive Limited Interestingly, Race mode isn’t street-legal, as the Active Long Tail protrudes well ...
If you’re in the enriched position to be seriously considering the purchase of a $300,000-plus McLaren supercar, it’s highly unlikely you’re checking to see how we at Cars.com feel about the ...
The Car That Got Me Into Cars: Andy and the 'Vettes Obviously, to be driving a six-figure McLaren supercar just days before your 21st birthday means this isn’t a regular young whippersnapper.
Doherty continues streaming after he and his wingman/cameraman, Michael, get out of the car. The right side of Michael's face is bleeding, and the right side of the McLaren looks bad, too.
The latter time is said to be quicker than the McLaren Speedtail. Oh, and the new car tops out at 217 mph. A small 1.4-kWh battery provides power to the e-motor. McLaren claims the Level 2 onboard ...
The car is rear-wheel drive only, with a newly developed eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. With a curb weight of 3,084 pounds, McLaren calls out the power-to-weight ratio as 899 brake ...
McLaren has added hot Italian prospect Brando Badoer to the fold, at the same time announcing their F3 2025 plans. 18-year-old Badoer has been involved in a year-long McLaren evaluation period ...