Make way for dreams, here is the McLaren W1!

McLaren has unveiled the new hybrid Supercar that has the heavy task of succeeding the P1 and the legendary F1.

The new W1 aims to stay true to McLaren’s philosophy that combines devilish power with cutting-edge aerodynamics, thanks to top-quality chassis technologies dedicated solely to rigidity and lightweight design.

Before examining the engine compartment, it’s worth noting the revolutionary aerodynamic design of the W1, which harmoniously combines a high level of aerodynamic downforce with low drag. This is achieved through an active ground effect philosophy. Switching from Road mode to Race mode for track driving lowers the W1’s ride height by 37 mm at the front and 17 mm at the rear, while a system stiffens the suspension. The active wings at the front and rear deploy, and the McLaren Active Long Tail extends backward by up to 300 mm to help generate a ton of downforce!

At the heart of the W1 lies an all-new high-performance hybrid powertrain, consisting of a V8 internal combustion engine, a totally new in-house “E-module” integrating a radial flow electric motor and a control unit, and an 8-speed transmission. Since a McLaren is primarily about sensations, the power and torque are reserved solely for the rear wheels. A true driver’s car.

The 928 hp from the new 3,988 cc biturbo V8 and the 347 hp from the E-module combine to produce 1,275 hp, making the W1 the most powerful McLaren ever. But with McLaren’s extensive racing experience, it’s known that power is meaningless without lightweight design, and the W1 weighs only 1,399 kg, offering a sinister power-to-weight ratio of 911 hp/ton. Thanks to this, the 0-100 km/h sprint takes 2.7 seconds, 0-200 km/h just 5.8 seconds, and you reach 300 km/h in less than 12.7 seconds. And when the first corner arrives, the W1 will stop from 100 km/h in 29 meters and from 200 km/h in just 100 meters. Watch out for your neck.

But all this, of course, comes at a price set by McLaren at a cool 2 million pounds sterling. No decimals, it’s vulgar… Only 399 cars will be produced, but don’t dream of acquiring one if you win the Lottery tonight. All are already allocated to the brand’s best clients.

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