McLaren’s plug-in hybrid P1 supercar went into production last month. Built by a team of 82 technicians in a four-stage assembly process, it takes 17 days to build one car and once running at full capacity, the production line will see one car completed each day, with production due to run until mid-2015.
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McLaren confirms P1 performance figures as deliveries begin
When McLaren unveiled the P1 prototype at the Paris motorshow in 2012 it promised that the hybrid carbon fiber car would be fast, but it has taken over a year of testing and refinement to reveal exactly how fast.
McLaren unveils details of its track inspired 12C GT Sprint sports car
McLaren has announced the pricing and specs of its 12C GT Sprint. The purpose built track car, which was unveiled at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, will cost £200,000 before tax and feature a 3.8-litre twin turbo V8 engine with 625PS.
McLaren wins engine of the year award
The 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol engine from designed and developed in collaboration with Ricardo and fitted to the McLaren 12C has claimed victory at the 2013 International Engine of the Year awards.
Geneva Motor Show 2013: McLaren P1 full story emerges
McLaren has confirmed pricing and production details of its P1 hypercar, ahead of its full unveil at the Geneva Motor Show. The official list price will be £866,000, and 375 of the 217mph car will be built at the company’s Woking factory.
