We would like to introduce McLaren’s new hybrid supercar, the W1, which boasts extraordinary specifications!

The new McLaren hyper-hybrid, the W1, boasts a total output of 1,258 horsepower and an electronically limited top speed of 217 mph. Featuring DRS (Drag Reduction System) and air brakes, it can come to a complete stop from 124 mph in just 100 meters. However, these are just a few aspects of this car’s true appeal.

At the heart of the W1 lies a newly developed hybrid powertrain, combining a 4.0-liter V8 twin-turbo engine with an electric module known as the “E Module”. The engine alone produces 915 horsepower, with the E Module adding another 342 horsepower for a combined total of 1,258 horsepower. The vehicle’s dry weight is 1,399 kilograms, resulting in a power-to-weight ratio of 899 horsepower per ton. This figure is exceptionally high for a road-legal vehicle with license plates.

The foundation of the W1 is its new ‘Aerocell’ monocoque.

This is shaped and structured with McLaren’s aerodynamic goals heavily in mind, and constructed from pre-preg carbon fiber.

This material is lightweight while still possessing high structural rigidity.

McLaren claims that the W1’s aerodynamic platform is the most advanced the company has ever developed for a road car. It utilizes an aerodynamic process called “ground effect,” a technique mastered by Colin Chapman’s Lotus F1 team in the 1970s before being banned. After returning to F1 in 2022, it creates low pressure under the car to pull the car body down to the road or track surface. The W1 is the second road-legal car to adopt this technology, the other being the Aston Martin Valkyrie.

The new McLaren is primarily a high-performance road machine, so creating a car that works in all environments is a major challenge. The W1 achieves this by having two main modes: “Road” and “Race”. In Race mode, the ride height is lowered by 37 millimeters at the front and 17 millimeters at the rear, and an ingenious “heave” system stiffens the suspension and activates the W1’s active aero. The complex front wing uses an electric motor to change its configuration in Race mode, with the central section directing air downstream to an F1-inspired keel, and the side sections generating front downforce. Under braking, this flow is redistributed to enhance cooling while simultaneously shifting the aerodynamic balance to the rear.

But the W1’s rear wing, the “McLaren Active Longtail”, is the highlight of this car. It extends rearward by up to 300 millimeters through a 180-degree arc, far exceeding the edge of the W1’s body. In Race mode, it generates up to 350 kilograms of downforce at the front and 650 kilograms at the rear for maximum attack in high-speed corners. Four electric motors raise and lower the wing and change its angle. It also functions as a DRS (Drag Reduction System) and an air brake. This is one of the key elements for the W1’s vast track capability.

The steering is also fully hydraulic, a key McLaren characteristic when virtually all other companies are adopting fully electric systems. The brakes use the McLaren Carbon Ceramic Racing Plus system with 390mm discs at the front and rear and are fitted with six-piston calipers at the front and four-piston calipers at the rear. Cooling is optimized by F1-style ducts and aero wheel appendages. The W1 is able to come to a complete stop from 124 mph in 100 meters.

Inside, the fixed seats and high-placed footwells give the W1 the feeling of a thoroughbred competition car. The pedals, flat-bottomed steering wheel and major controls can be adjusted to suit the driver. The W1 has the narrowest A-pillars of any McLaren, thin sun visors and a rear-view camera to make up for the lack of over-the-shoulder visibility.

The W1 production will be limited to 399 units and is available by reservation only. Please contact us for pricing and process.

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