[Updated] 2013 McLaren P1 - Are these the official pictures? - They are!

Six new pictures of the McLaren P1 have showed up in a Russian website and are claimed to be the official images of the production version of the British supercar. While i cannot confirm this for now, the latest spy pictures of the P1 were from an yellow test mule.

So if this is really the production version of the P1 we already known almost everything about the car, since the drivetrain was revealed five days ago. For those who didn't read it here, it has a mid-mounted 3.8 liter twin-turbo V8 petrol engine (M838T) working together with an electric motor for a combined output power of 916PS (903bhp) and a maximum torque figure of 900Nm (664lb/ft).

The petrol engine produces 737PS (727bhp) at 7500rpm, and 720Nm of torque from 4000rpm, while the electric engine delivers 179PS (176 bhp) with 260Nm of torque being available from a standstill. They are both connected to a single dual-clutch seven-speed gearbox driving the rear wheels.

Update: Meanwhile McLaren revealed the following.

Zero to 100km/h will take less than 3 seconds, zero to 200 km/h under 7 seconds, and zero to 300 km/h will be achieved in no more than 17 seconds.  Putting that into perspective, that’s 5 seconds faster than the legendary McLaren F1 road car.  Top speed is electronically limited to 350 km/h.

McLaren has also announced that the car will cost from £866,000 on the road with a specification that fully equips the car for both road and track use.

There you have it, everything you need to know about the P1!

Source: autowp

McLaren reveals the P1 powertrain. Hybrid V8. Over 900hp

The only thing left to know about the upcoming supercar from the British company, McLaren, was the engine and respective performance figures, and today that information was revealed along with some explanations on the operation of the hybrid engine.

The mid-mounted 3.8 liter twin-turbo V8 petrol engine works in conjunction with an electric motor for a combined output power of 916PS (903bhp) and a maximum torque figure of 900Nm (664lb/ft). The petrol engine is the familiar M838T unit that alone produces 737PS (727bhp) at 7500rpm, and 720Nm of torque from 4000rpm, meaning the electric engine is responsible for 179PS (176 bhp) with 260Nm of torque being available from a standstill.

The electric motor is directly connected to the petrol engine and they are mated to a dual-clutch seven-speed gearbox that drives the rear wheels.

The CO2 emissions are under 200g/km and will be zero when only the electric engine is working. The P1 utilizes technology taken from the Formula 1 like the IPAS (Instant Power Assist System) and DRS (Drag Reduction System) offering an instant boost of power and raising the straight-line speed.

The battery weighs 96kg but it will be completely discharged after only 10km. McLaren says that is enough "for most city journeys", but i disagree. Don't miss the presentation at the Geneva Motor Show! See more of the car here and here.

McLaren reveals more images ahead of its arrival in the United Arab Emirates

The Mclaren P1 is one of the most awaited cars of this year and slowly the British company reveals more and more pictures. These were taken at the Bahrain International Circuit ahead of its arrival in the United Arab Emirates this week for a private event as part of their Middle East tour.

McLaren Automotive Regional Director for the Middle East & Africa, Mark Harrison said the following: “After a successful launch in Bahrain, we are very excited to be bringing the McLaren P1™ to the United Arab Emirates, where our retail partner, Al Habtoor Motors, has confirmed huge interest in this unique car. This year marks our 50th year anniversary, so it is apt that we are gearing up to launch a car that we feel will redefine the parameters for performance, on both circuit and road. This is why we have released these unique and stunning images, taken at the BIC, a location absolutely fitting for this supercar. ”

Enjoy!

McLaren reveals the interior of the P1

Slowly the British company reveals a bit more information about their new supercar, first it was a video, and this time we get to see the minimalist cabin and the extensive use of carbon fiber in the interior, saying it is the "cockpit of a fighter jet".

But while it is minimalist it still has all those luxury features found in other cars like a full climate control, satellite navigation and a bespoke sound system.

The objective was to save weight and keep the car light. It doesn't have an interior sound deadening, no carpets (it's optional), the racing bucket seats use the minimum amount of foam and most of the interior lacks a trim.

McLaren will relaese more information in the upcoming weeks, with the official presentation taking place at the Geneva Motor Show.

McLaren previews the P1 in a Video

Click here for the production version

The successor to the legendary F1 supercar will be named the P1 and has been shown in the Paris Motor Show in September 2012, but one thing is the look of the car another is how it drives, and the people at McLaren are hard at work on that aspect, so to prove that they released this video featuring the new supercar in a "relentless testing program".

Even if the new car still has some camouflage it doesn't look any different from what we have seen. The somewhat weird lines are a proof that form follows function. Rumors point to an V8 twin-turbocharged engine with 3.8liters and around 800hp, meaning it will be fast. Probably even faster thanks to the use of carbon fiber to keep the weight down.

The production version should be introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in March with sales starting in the summer. Only 500 will be built for a price of over €750.000 ($1.000.000).

McLaren P1 production version presented at a private event in New York [Video]

The P1 is the spiritual successor to the F1, a car that revolutionized the automobile world in the 90s, and is still loved and worshiped by many.

 

When the concept was introduced at the Paris Motor Show, McLaren said the production version would retain almost everything from the concept and they complied with their word. 97% of concept is exactly equal to the final version, and the differences are summed up to a few vents that will be added to the front bumper to allow some of the warm air coming from the radiator to exit from the side, and at the back there will be a tighter mesh that will still allow a view of the engine.

Nothing was revealed about the engine, except it will have at least 3 radiators. It will have a panoramic roof, full carbon fiber discs, and super aluminum wheels. The car is schedule to debut next year.

Source: Motoroids