McLaren W1, F1 & P1 modern successor, only 399 units on Earth

Welcome McLaren W1, the modern heir to the “1” series models McLaren F1 and P1.

The McLaren W1 is powered by a flat-plane V8 engine with a 90-degree angle and a 4.0-liter twin-turbo twin-turbocharged unit (MHP-8 code) that redlines at 9,200 rpm.

Paired with the 342 hp E-Module borrowed from IndyCar and Formula One, the McLaren W1 is capable of generating a total output of 1,258 hp and 1,340 Nm of torque, mated with an 8-speed automatic gearbox.

This makes it the most powerful McLaren supercar ever produced.

Weighing around 1,399 kg, the W1 also boasts the best power-to-weight ratio in its class, at 899 hp/ton.

This power is transferred to the rear wheels to achieve acceleration times of 2.7 seconds (0-100 km/h), 5.8 seconds (200 km/h), and 12.8 seconds (300 km/h) before reaching a top speed of 350 km/h.

The aforementioned E-Module is lighter than the unit found in the P1 model.

The battery pack has a capacity of only 1,384 kWh for emission-free travel up to 2.6 km, which is more than adequate considering the motor and battery are also used for reverse mode.

The active aerodynamic features on the W1 model draw inspiration from their F1 racing machines, with over 350 hours spent in the wind tunnel.

During racing mode, the McLaren W1 can ‘shape-shift’ where the Active Long Tail rear wing can act as an air brake component and DRS wing.

Additionally, the vehicle can be lowered by 37 mm at the front and 17.8 mm at the rear in the same mode.

With active wing systems and Active Chassis Control III, the McLaren W1 is capable of generating up to 350 kg of downforce at the front and 650 kg at the rear, with a total downforce of up to 1,000 kg in high-speed corners.

This 1,399 kg vehicle uses a carbon ceramic brake system with six-piston calipers at the front axle, followed by four-piston calipers at the rear.

Stopping distance is only 29 meters from 100 km/h to standstill, or 100 meters from 200 km/h.

As standard, the McLaren W1 comes equipped with Pirelli P Zero Trofeo RS tires sized 265/35 at the front and 335/30 at the rear.

For street use, McLaren offers P Zero R or P Zero Winter 2 tires.

The W1 cabin is equipped with a compact steering wheel, followed by an eight-inch central screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support, USB-A and C charging ports, and a small storage space behind the seats.

Only 399 units of the McLaren W1 will be produced, each priced from $2.1 million (RM8.87 million) and all units have already been sold out.