Images of the production-spec McLaren P1 have surfaced on the ‘web ahead of the car’s official debut at this year’s Geneva Motor Show.
Finished in a bright yellow paint scheme, the production McLaren P1 appears to have deviated little from the design studies that preceded it. Among the notable features on this version are a revised mesh grille for the front and rear valances and carbon fibre air vents on the corners of the front bumper.
The P1 will feature a significantly upgraded version of the 3,8-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol engine coupled with a lightweight electric motor, developed by the McLaren Electronics arm of the group. Together, they are set to produce 673 kW of power and 900 N.m of torque channelled to the rear wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.
For its application in the P1, McLaren’s M838T V8 engine produces 542 kW at 7 500 r/min with 720 N.m of torque available from 4 000 r/min, or 82 kW and 120 N.m more than the example powering the latest MP4-12C. Mounted directly to this engine is an electric motor capable of instantly generating up to 131 kW of supplementary power. This function is activated via a steering wheel-mounted IPAS (Instant Power Assist System) button.
McLaren claims a zero to 100km/h sprint time of less than 3 seconds, a zero to 200 km/h run in under 7 seconds, and zero to 300 km/h blast in no more than 17 seconds. Top speed is electronically limited to 350 km/h.
The P1 can also be driven in E-mode (using only the electric motor) for up to 10 km and, significantly, is claimed to boast an emissions figure of less than 200 g/km.
A Formula-One-derived DRS system, linked to the P1’s massive wing, is also accessible via a steering wheel-mounted button and is able to reduce drag by as much as 23 per cent when required. The wing will remain in this low drag setting for as long as the driver holds the button down or until the brake pedal is depressed.
McLaren will only divulge performance figures at the P1’s official unveiling at the Geneva Motor Show.
