The P1 is the spiritual successor to the legendary McLaren F1 and one of three vehicles along with the LaFerrari and Porsche 918 Spyder to kick-start the hybrid hypercar revolution in the early 2010s. It entered production in 2013 and is powered by a 3.8-liter twin-turbo V8 paired to an electric motor with a combined 903 horsepower and 664 pound-feet of torque, sending power to the rear wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox. The P1 launches from zero to 60 mph in 2.7 seconds and can reach a top speed of 217 mph. Notable features include a hydro-pneumatic suspension, electro-hydraulically assisted steering, a rear wing that extends up to 12 inches, and Formula 1-inspired instant power assist and kinetic energy recovery systems. The P1's interior consists of primarily alcantara, carbon fiber, and aluminum trim and contains a smartphone-sized center infotainment display and digital gauge clusters.
McLaren built 375 P1s between 2013 and 2015, with each one currently valued at around $2 million on the resale market. This year's edition of Exotics on Broadway in Monterey displayed two P1s compared to four P1s last year, bringing my total to nine P1 examples that I've seen up close thus far. In all, the McLaren P1 is one of my all-time favorite cars and one of the greatest McLaren road cars and British cars ever made alongside the F1 and Speedtail. In addition, the P1 is the most impressive of the three hybrid hypercars from the early to mid 2010s that revolutionized the car industry and remains a top highlight at any car show, showroom, or museum where one or more is present at.
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