McLaren W1

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McLaren W1
Overview
Manufacturer McLaren Automotive
Model code P18
Production2025 (to commence)
AssemblyUnited Kingdom: Woking, Surrey
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
Class Sports car (S)
Body style 2-door coupe
Layout Longitudinal mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Platform McLaren Carbon Fibre Lightweight Architecture (MCLA)
Doors McLaren Anhedral Door (gull-wing)
Powertrain
Engine 3,988 cc (243 cu in) MHP-8 twin-turbo V8
Electric motor McLaren F1 E-Motor
Power output
  • 1,275 PS (938 kW; 1,258 hp) @ 9,000 rpm
  • 1,340 N⋅m (988 lb⋅ft) @ 4,500 rpm
  • (combined)
Transmission Robotic 8-speed dual-clutch
+ electric reverse
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,680 mm (105.5 in)
Length4,635 mm (182.5 in)
Width2,191 mm (86.3 in)
Height1,182 mm (46.5 in)
Chronology
Predecessor McLaren P1

The McLaren W1 is a limited-production hybrid sports car developed by McLaren Automotive, intended as the successor to the McLaren P1. It was unveiled on October 6, 2024, [2] [3] with production set to begin in 2025.

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Specifications

McLaren reports [4] that the W1 has a dry weight of 1,399 kg (3,084 lb) and produces a maximum power output of 1,275  PS (1,258 hp), resulting in a power-to-weight ratio of 911 PS/tonne. It features a hybrid powertrain combining a 4.0-liter twin-turbo flat-plane crank V8 engine (designated MHP-8) with an electric module that includes a radial flux electric motor and a M otor Control Unit (MCU). The electric assistance is designed to improve throttle response and performance, with a total system output of 1,275 PS (938 kW) [5] and 1,340 N⋅m (990 lbf⋅ft) of torque. [6]

Further announced features include a 62-liter fuel tank and software designed to optimize fuel efficiency.[ clarification needed ]

McLaren has stated that the W1 has an electronically limited top speed of 350 km/h (220 mph) and can accelerate from 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in 2.7 seconds and from 0–200 km/h (0–124 mph) in 5.8 seconds. [7]

Design

The floor and footwell of the W1 are positioned higher than in the P1, a design choice that modifies airflow beneath the car. The active aerodynamics system has been updated, with the rear wing controlled by electric motors. The wing can raise, lower, and rotate, functioning as both a downforce aid and an air brake while also incorporating a drag reduction system (DRS) mode. [8]

The W1's cooling system is structured to manage thermal loads efficiently, particularly in high-performance driving conditions. It incorporates three separate water-glycol circuits, each operating at different temperatures:

A total of 10 heat exchangers [7] are included to manage various cooling needs, including HVAC and oil cooling.

The W1 features an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) [7] designed to handle high torque levels. A hydraulic E-differential determines the torque split between the rear wheels, enhancing mid-corner traction. The W1 features an electric module and battery.

The W1's E-module contributes up to 347 PS (342 hp) and is mounted beside the transmission. It features:

The W1 incorporates ground-effect aerodynamics, including an underbody that enhances airflow and downforce, drawing influence from McLaren's Formula 1 Team's engineering, active aerodynamic elements, including an adjustable front splitter and rear wing.

Internal wind tunnel tests verify that the W1 has a maximum total downforce of 1,000 kg (2,200 lb). [6]

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