British automotive manufacturer McLaren has launched its new W1 hybrid hypercar. Titanium 3D printing was used to manufacture the font uprights and wishbones of the W1’s advanced suspension system. This is the first McLaren hypercar released since the company partnered with Divergent Technologies to utilize its 3D printing-based Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS). The automated… Continue reading McLaren launches new W1 hypercar featuring 3D printed suspension components
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Autocar magazine 09 October: on sale now
In this week’s issue, we reveal the long-awaited successor to the McLaren P1, drive the new Renault 5 EV, and the Aston Matin Vantage takes on rivals from Ferrari and Porsche. News McLaren has unveiled its new 1258bhp W1 hypercar, a rear drive hybrid of unparalleled ability. Mark Tisshaw details the P1 successor alongside exclusive… Continue reading Autocar magazine 09 October: on sale now
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.109)
This week your My Week In Cars hosts, Steve Cropley and Matt Prior, talk about Aston Martin’s production warning, how a new boss has settled in at Bentley, and how McLaren named its new W1 hypercar. There’s extreme hands-free cornering from ex-Top Gear host Chris Goffey in a Moskvitch and your correspondence, including our hosts… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.109)
McLaren W1 Spider could be maker’s first Ultimate drop-top
The brand-new McLaren W1 – the successor to the F1 and P1 – has just been revealed, along with confirmation that just 399 will be built and all are accounted for. Those with the necessary £2 million-plus needn’t be disappointed, however, as more models might be on the way. To date, McLaren hasn’t entertained the… Continue reading McLaren W1 Spider could be maker’s first Ultimate drop-top
New McLaren W1 is a landmark £2m hybrid hypercar with 1,285bhp
Based around a bespoke McLaren Aerocell carbon-fibre monocoque, the W1’s styling is an evolution of previous models’ – albeit with a sharper edge that is unashamedly optimised for aerodynamics following 350 hours in the wind tunnel. Anhedral doors open up and out to reveal a completely new cabin, with the fixed seats integrated into the… Continue reading New McLaren W1 is a landmark £2m hybrid hypercar with 1,285bhp
McLaren W1 is a landmark £2m hybrid hypercar with 1,285bhp
Based around a bespoke McLaren Aerocell carbon-fibre monocoque, the W1’s styling is an evolution of previous models’ – albeit with a sharper edge that is unashamedly optimised for aerodynamics following 350 hours in the wind tunnel. Anhedral doors open up and out to reveal a completely new cabin, with the fixed seats integrated into the… Continue reading McLaren W1 is a landmark £2m hybrid hypercar with 1,285bhp
McLaren W1 succeeds P1 with 1258bhp V8 hybrid powertrain
There are active front and rear wings, including the W1’s signature feature of an Active Long Tail rear wing, which extends 300mm rearwards rather than upwards to work with the underfloor and rear diffuser to create extra downforce without adding drag. This function is available on track only. In the aero’s most extreme setting, Race mode,… Continue reading McLaren W1 succeeds P1 with 1258bhp V8 hybrid powertrain
Flat out in McLaren’s ultimate trio: F1 meets P1 and Senna
The sight alone is enough to elicit involuntary laughter. F1, P1, McLaren Senna. All on the same slice of Tarmac, dihedral doors flipped up awaiting further instruction. They have been together before of course, most notably and recently at the Goodwood Members’ Meeting in the spring, but never for a purpose like this. We have… Continue reading Flat out in McLaren’s ultimate trio: F1 meets P1 and Senna
McLaren to unveil next Ultimate Series hypercar on October 6
McLaren will reveal the next model in its Ultimate Series of hypercars on 6 October, just over a decade after the P1 arrived as the successor to the iconic F1. A video published by the company features those two hallowed hypercars and reveals that “the next benchmark” is inbound. The new car is anticipated to… Continue reading McLaren to unveil next Ultimate Series hypercar on October 6
“I’m not convinced there’s a market for electric hypercars”
An interesting theory. Badoom-tsh. The new Lotus concept car’s name, Theory 1, makes itself ripe for plays on words, but there are a few common themes that follow show cars and concepts. Some closely preview an upcoming model, existing to get the public – and employees – used to what could be a radical idea… Continue reading “I’m not convinced there’s a market for electric hypercars”