McLaren W1

McLaren W1
Overview
ManufacturerMcLaren Automotive
Model codeP18
Production2025 (to commence)
AssemblyUnited Kingdom: Woking
Designer
  • Tobias Sühlmann (Chief Design Officer)[1]
  • João Dias (Principal Exterior Designer)
  • Alex Alexiev (Principal Interior Designer)[1]
  • Robin Algoo (Principal Aerodynamics Engineer)[1]
Body and chassis
ClassSports car (S)
Body style2-door coupe
LayoutLongitudinal mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
PlatformMcLaren Carbon Fibre Lightweight Architecture (MCLA)
DoorsMcLaren Anhedral Door (gull-wing)
Powertrain
Engine4.0 L (244 cu in) MHP-8 twin-turbo V8
Electric motorMcLaren F1 E-Motor
Power output1,275 PS (938 kW; 1,258 hp) and 1,340 N⋅m (988 lb⋅ft) of torque (combined)
TransmissionRobotic 8-speed dual-clutch
+ electric reverse
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,680 mm (105.5 in)
Length4,635 mm (182.5 in)
Width2,191 mm (86.3 in)
Height1,182 mm (46.5 in)
Curb weight1,399 kg (3,084 lb) (dry)
Chronology
PredecessorMcLaren P1

The McLaren W1 (codenamed P18) is a sports car from the British automobile manufacturer McLaren Automotive, set to be produced from 2025. It is the heir to the McLaren F1 and McLaren P1.

The McLaren W1 was presented on October 6, 2024.[2][3]

  1. ^ a b c "New McLaren W1: the real supercar". McLaren Automotive. 6 October 2024. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
  2. ^ Laurent Sanson (27 September 2024). "McLaren W1 2025: The ultimate supercar approaching". Auto-Mag (in French). Retrieved 2024-11-22.
  3. ^ Brad Anderson (27 September 2024). "McLaren Names Its Next Hypercar W1 Ahead Of Oct 6 Reveal". Carscoops. Retrieved 2024-11-22.