More than four years ago, rumors began that McLaren was working on the successor to the McLaren P1one of the first supercars to use hybrid mechanics. Now it’s reality. The countdown to its debut has begun: it will be unveiled this coming Sunday, October 6.
The Woking one fulfills its promise: The new cornerstone of its Ultimate Series will also be a hybrid beast. Nor is it surprising at the moment we are in, despite the fact that there are high-flying launches that are still resisting. It will also come combined with many aerodynamic goodies. For now, we already know his name: McLaren W1.
“The ultimate expression of a McLaren supercar”
This name was revealed last Friday, accompanied by the date on which we will know the full credentials of this McLaren W1, whom they define as “the ultimate expression of a McLaren supercar”. What’s more, it is a kind of fusion between the P1 and the McLaren Sennasources from the firm would have pointed out.
It is now almost 10 years since the last McLaren P1 left the factory. Although McLaren alludes to other anniversaries to choose this date for its presentation: 50 years have passed since its first constructors’ title in the Formula 1 World Championship. Which in turn is a good clue of what we can expect from this new culmination of McLaren of which some details are already known.
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New hybrid and lighter system. Why is it? McLaren W1 some details are already known as indicated by the brand in recent months. Starting with its heart, what was expected when this successor to the P1 was announced is fulfilled: It will have a V8 that will be combined with an electric motor. This block will not be an evolution of the house’s current V8, but has been conceived from scratch.
In addition, they also boast that their hybrid system will be a 70% lighter than the P1which will save weight for the whole. The McLaren P1 was around 1.4 tons.
This new mechanic will also serve as the basis for new launches: “It is a really exciting propulsion system that we will use as a fundamental technology as we move into the future,” McLaren’s head of sales and marketing said in AugustGeorge Biggs.
It is not the only thing that will help you lose your weight: for example, your suspension will be designed with 3D printed parts. These can “save between 15 and 20 percent weight” depending on the element, as promised by Divergent Technologies, a firm with which McLaren has partnered for this.
This mechanic will also be more powerful than the P1, but not excessively: it is mentioned It will be around 1,200 hp compared to the 916 HP of its predecessor. Precisely to avoid excess kilos. It is estimated that its weight will be similar to that of the McLaren 750S, which weighs about 1,300 kilos and claims to be the lightest McLaren ever conceived.
From F1 to the road. Like his predecessor, the McLaren W1 It will draw on Formula 1 technology. In fact, it has been developed in the wind tunnel where the British team’s cars are developed.
Although it will sit on a carbon fiber monocoque chassisthe watchword of McLaren models, will be new. For example The backrests of its two seats will be integrated into this this structure. And instead of scissor doors, these will be gull wings.
To these novelties in the design will be added quite a few streamlined ingredients. In addition to a hydraulically operated active spoiler (similar to that of the P1), it will have, for example, a large air inlet on the hood to guide the incidence of air, an active air divider between the front lights or aerodynamic elements on the side skirts similar to those of single-seaters.
We will also find a carbon fiber diffuser that covers the entire width of the rear. As in the P1, the exhaust will not be integrated into this element, although instead of a single large outlet it will have two, in titanium. In addition, it will have an opening on the C-pillar that will direct the air towards the V8, improving its cooling.
400 units, each for 2.0 million euros. Beyond its credentials, the most relevant part of its marketing plan has also been advanced. The McLaren W1 will cost around 2.0 million euros and is estimated to be limited to 400 units. In this it does not differ much from the P1, of which 375 units were produced.
On the other hand, and although it will be presented on Sunday, a select group of clients will be able to see it for the first time at an event to be held in London this week.
Source: www.motorpasion.com
