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McLaren P1

The McLaren P1 is a limited-production hybrid hypercar produced by McLaren Automotive from 2013 to 2015.

Updated September 12, 20261 min readCited sources

The McLaren P1 is a limited-production hybrid hypercar built by McLaren Automotive from 2013 to 2015. It combined a twin-turbo V8 with an electric motor, making it a landmark hybrid supercar.

What it is

The P1 was unveiled in 2012 as McLaren's first road car with a hybrid drivetrain. It served as the flagship of the brand's Ultimate Series, positioned as a successor to the legendary F1. Customer deliveries began in October 2013, and the model quickly became one of the defining hybrid hypercars of the 2010s.

Powertrain and performance

The P1 uses a 3.8-litre twin-turbocharged V8 paired with an electric motor and a dual-clutch transmission. McLaren published combined output of 916 PS (903 bhp) and 900 Nm of torque. Official top speed is 350 km/h (217 mph), placing it among the fastest road cars of its era.

Production and rarity

McLaren built 375 P1 units between 2013 and 2015. The entire production run was sold out before deliveries ended, making the P1 one of the marque's most exclusive road cars. Its rarity and hybrid technology have kept it a sought-after collector piece.

In short

  • Unveiled in 2012; deliveries began October 2013.
  • First McLaren road car with a hybrid drivetrain.
  • 916 PS combined output; top speed 350 km/h.
  • Only 375 built, sold out before production ended.

Quick questions

What is the McLaren P1?
The McLaren P1 is a limited-production hybrid hypercar made by McLaren Automotive from 2013 to 2015.
How many McLaren P1s were built?
McLaren built 375 examples.
What engine does the McLaren P1 use?
It uses a 3.8-litre twin-turbocharged V8 combined with an electric motor.

Sources

  1. McLaren — https://www.mclaren.com/cars/us_en/ultimate-models/mclaren-p1
    Supports: Official model description, performance figures, and top speed
  2. McLaren — https://cars.mclaren.com/us-en/legacy/mclaren-p1/specification
    Supports: Production timing, power, torque, maximum speed, and hybrid technology
  3. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McLaren_P1
    Supports: Engine specification, electric motor output, range, and general model overview
  4. Car and Driver — https://www.caranddriver.com/mclaren/p1
    Supports: Production total and model positioning