McLaren just revealed the next chapter in their famous ‘1’ lineup, which started with the McLaren F1 in the Nineties, over the McLaren P1TM in 2013, for 2024 we get the brand new McLaren W1, a 1,285 bhp supercar.
Let’s go over some of the highlights of this brand new $2,100,000 MSRP supercar that is limited to just 399 units for the entire world, and just in case you would be interested in owning the new McLaren W1, you’re too late, the entire production is already sold out as you are reading this.
- Ground-breaking successor to two of the greatest supercars of all time – the McLaren F1 and McLaren P1TM – opens a new chapter in McLaren’s famous ‘1’ car lineage
- Created with McLaren’s World Championship mindset; underpinned by the principles that define a real supercar
- Epic all-new V8 hybrid powertrain with 1,258bhp – the highest power output of any McLaren ever and greater than all core competitors
- All-new MHP-8 V8 combustion engine develops 916bhp – at 230bhp-per-liter the highest-ever output from a McLaren engine – and revs to 9,200rpm
- Power-dense E-module develops 342bhp; integrates electric motor and control unit for reduced weight and optimized packaging
- World-beating McLaren lightweight engineering delivers a vehicle weight of 3,084lbs, enabling a best-in-class power-to-weight ratio of 899bhp/tonne – the highest ever for any McLaren supercar
- Formula 1-inspired ground effect aerodynamics and McLaren Race mode combine to deliver the world-first, radical ‘road to track’ character transformation, lowering the ride height by 1.46in at the front and 0.7in at the rear and engaging up to 2,205lbs of downforce
- The most advanced active aero features ever in a road-legal McLaren, with the revolutionary McLaren Active Long Tail rear wing that extends rearwards by 11.8in, just one of multiple patents filed for aerodynamic innovations
- The new W1 is the fastest-accelerating and fastest-lapping road-legal McLaren ever, achieving the astonishing combination of being quicker than a Speedtail to 186mph in a straight line and 3 seconds a lap ahead of a McLaren Senna on McLaren’s reference track
- Incredible acceleration of 0-124mph in 5.8 seconds and 0-186mph in less than 12.7 seconds; maximum speed electronically limited to 217mph
- Pure driver control and engagement from McLaren’s trademark rear-wheel drive with 1,258bhp and 988lb-ft of torque made possible by extraordinary Formula 1 know-how that only McLaren as a racing company can deliver
- New McLaren Race Active Chassis Control III suspension with Race mode ensures unparalleled breadth of capability across both road and track
- Supreme feel and feedback from McLaren’s Hydraulic Performance Steering and hydraulic braking to create real supercar sensation
- New 8-speed transmission with E-reverse, coupled with new hydraulic electronic differential
- Bespoke McLaren Aerocell carbon fiber monocoque and McLaren Anhedral Doors optimized for aerodynamic performance; constructed using motorsport techniques
- Formula 1-inspired front suspension is mounted directly into the Aerocell with externally visible front arms and key components 3D-printed for weight optimization, including the use of titanium components
- Unmatched supercar driver ergonomics and best-in-class visibility on road and track
- Unique seating design integrated into the Aerocell monocoque for the purest driver connection to the car
- Pedals, steering wheel, and primary controls move to fully embrace the driver within the cockpit environment
- Virtually unlimited bespoke options are available via MSO, including the new McLaren InnoKnit tailored interior material
- Comprehensive warranty (4-year vehicle; 6-year HV battery) and 4-year service plan complement unique ownership experience
- Pricing from circa $2.1 million, with the final cost dependent on the level of MSO personalization
- Just 399 customer cars will be produced – and all are already customer-allocated
“The McLaren W1 is a celebration of both the excellence of the iconic McLaren F1 and McLaren P1TM and the manifestation of McLaren’s World Championship mindset. With our new Ultimate supercar, we are again pushing the boundaries of real supercar performance with an epic hybrid powertrain featuring our all-new MHP-8 V8 engine, the most advanced aerodynamic platform of any McLaren road car and extensive use of advanced lightweight materials. This allows us to engineer a supreme track driving experience from the same car that gives unparalleled driving enjoyment on the road.
“Formula 1-derived aerodynamics, pure rear-wheel drive and McLaren hydraulic performance steering showcase McLaren’s approach to purposeful innovation as a racing company that always delivers the best possible performance. It is therefore no surprise that the new W1 is our fastest-lapping and fastest accelerating road-legal car ever. It also provides the purest driver connection by remaining true to the principles that underpin the ultimate supercar driving experience. This really is a car that only McLaren could create.” Michael Leiters, Chief Executive Officer, McLaren Automotive
“W1 is a supercar that embodies all of the fundamentals of performance, honed through decades of motorsport and supercar innovation. Underpinned by epic power and a light vehicle weight of just 3,084lbs – which combine to give a best-in-class ratio of 899bhp-per-tonne – W1 not only eclipses all other road-legal McLarens on both acceleration and lap times, it also redefines supercar acceleration and performance full-stop. In delivering ground-breaking low drag for straight-line performance and high downforce for awesome cornering ability, especially with the unique new McLaren Race mode engaged, we have elevated the standards for real supercar credentials to an entirely new level”. Marcus Waite, Head of Attributes and Performance, McLaren Automotive and former Formula 1 Race Engineer.
“The McLaren W1 is the perfect execution of a bold and ambitious aerodynamic philosophy that delivers impressive lap times through not only high downforce but optimal aerodynamic behavior and active control. The all-integral aerodynamic platform with the Aerocell as the centerpiece enables fully underbody ground effect in Race mode. Inherently efficient, W1 deploys staggering level of downforce for relatively little drag. Thanks to numerous innovations, we have succeeded in incorporating elegantly F1-inspired vortical flow field to an uncompromised road car.” Robin Algoo, Principal Aerodynamics Engineer, McLaren Automotive and former Formula 1 aerodynamicist
“The McLaren designers who brought W1 to life were aware from the moment they began to work on the project that they would be making history, creating a new Ultimate McLaren inspired by decades of Formula 1 racing heritage and two of the greatest supercars ever – the McLaren F1 and McLaren P1™.
“The W1 is immediately and unmistakably a McLaren. The shoulder-line leaping forward, the pronounced wheelarches, the sunken cabin and the short overhang and open structure at the rear of the car are all pure McLaren design characteristics, defining an extraordinary new supercar that will have its own chapter in McLaren history.” Tobias Sühlmann, Chief Design Officer, McLaren Automotive, with several years’ experience heading luxury automotive design departments
“The McLaren W1 required the highest level of interaction between design and aerodynamics. With a holistic approach to maximizing airflow throughout the car, including the interior, both teams collaborated from day one. This required a new approach to solving challenges, from meeting aerodynamic and performance targets with elegant supercar proportions to incorporating cabin architecture within a compact space while preserving a clean, decluttered and ergonomic area with sculpture and theatre. A car that is extreme, yet still usable day-to-day. The process of transforming an extreme concept into a compelling and intricate design has been tremendously satisfying.” Alex Alexiev – Principal Designer, McLaren Automotive, with 13 vehicle programs at McLaren over 11 years
