2013 Mclaren P1
The McLaren P1 is a high-performance hybrid sports car produced by the British automotive manufacturer McLaren Automotive. It was introduced in 2013 as a limited-production hypercar and is known for its cutting-edge technology and exceptional performance. Here are some key features and specifications:
Hybrid Powertrain:
McLaren P1 utilises a hybrid powertrain, combining a 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine with an electric motor. This hybrid setup delivers a total power output of around 903 horsepower.
The P1 is exceptionally fast, capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in under 2.8 seconds and reaching a top speed of around 217 mph (349 km/h).
In addition to its high-performance gasoline engine, the P1 can operate in electric-only mode, making it one of the first hybrid hyper cars with an electric range for short, emission-free trips.
Lightweight Construction:
Mclaren’s P1 features a carbon fibre monocoque chassis and extensive use of lightweight materials, ensuring a high power-to-weight ratio and agile handling.
Aerodynamics:
The car’s design is heavily influenced by aerodynamics, with an active rear wing and adjustable flaps that optimise downforce and reduce drag to enhance stability at high speeds.
Limited Production:
McLaren only produced a limited number of P1 units, making it an exclusive and sought-after hypercar among automotive enthusiasts and collectors.
The McLaren P1 is a showcase of McLaren’s engineering prowess, and its combination of cutting-edge technology, extraordinary performance, and limited production numbers makes it one of the most iconic hypercars of its time.
Mclaren P1 Technical Specifications
Year of Manufacture: – 2013-15
| Engine type – Number of cylinders : | V 8 |
| Engine Code : | – |
| Fuel type : | Petrol/Hybrid |
| Fuel System : | Direct Injection |
| Engine Alignment : | Longitudinal |
| Engine Position : | Mid-engine |
| Engine size – Displacement – Engine capacity : | 3799 cm3 / 231.7 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke : | 93.0 x 73.5 mm 3.66 x 2.89 inches |
| Number of valves : | 32 Valves |
| Aspiration : | Bi-Turbo |
| Compression Ratio : | 8.7 |
| Maximum power – Output – Horsepower : | 727 HP / 720 PS / 542 kW @ 7500 rpm Combined with an in-house-developed electric motor producing 132 kW ( 177 hp) and 192 lb⋅ft (260 N⋅m) of torque. The electric motor and the petrol engine in the P1, produce a combined power output of 903 hp and 900 N⋅m (664 lb⋅ft) of torque. |
| Maximum torque : | 513 lb-ft / 770 Nm + 192 lb ft /260 Nm @ 5500 rpm |
| Drive wheels – Traction – Drivetrain : | RWD |
| Transmission Gearbox – Number of speeds : |
7 speed Dual clutch Automatic
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