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THE REAL SUPERCAR
McLAREN W1
THE REAL SUPERCAR
Introducing the McLaren W1.
Not just any car can be given the ‘1’ title. ‘1’ cars have to be the ultimate expression of our supercar first principles. The same principles that forged the F1 and the P1™. Epic Power, Performance Everywhere, Pure Driver Connection and Authentic Theatre.
Launched on the 50th anniversary of our first Formula 1 World Championship win, W1 embodies our world championship mindset. To strive to achieve more. Always pushing the boundaries of performance.
EPIC POWER
Real supercars have to have epic power.
W1 features an all-new, McLaren High-Performance Hybrid Powertrain that consists of our new MHP-8 engine, our brand new lighter E-module, F1-derived battery technology and the fast and sharp-shifting 8-speed dual clutch transmission, which includes an integrated E-Differential.
The result is the fastest accelerating road-legal McLaren ever, reaching 200km/h from standstill in a phenomenal 5.8 seconds.
AUTOMOTIVE ARTISTRY
At the heart of the W1 lies a work of automotive art: the all-new MHP-8 V8 engine. This ground-up design features port and direct injection to generate every last horsepower from every ounce of fuel and combines with the e-module to deliver a monumental 1,275PS with incredible responsiveness at low and high revs.
Pushing performance and response further than ever before.
PERFORMANCE EVERYWHERE
Sensational on road. Superb on track. A breadth of ability embodied by our F1 and P1™, taken to the next level with the McLaren W1. Best-in-class power-to-weight ratio of 911PS/tonne, guaranteeing ultimate driver control and engagement.
This bandwidth is foundational to any ‘1’ car, and the absolute pinnacle of what McLaren does best.
SHAPE-SHIFTING AERODYNAMICS
The integrated aero system of the W1 is our most ambitious and effective aerodynamic design ever achieved on a McLaren road car.
W1’s aero system includes the all-new purpose-built McLaren Aerocell and the new McLaren Active Long Tail, both integral parts in delivering exceptional aerodynamic performance.
BEST ON ROAD AND TRACK
Just like our MCL38 Formula 1 car, W1 is a ground effect car.
Activating W1’s Race Mode triggers the most extreme transformation – with aerodynamic components and suspension calibrated for all-out track performance.
AUTHENTIC THEATRE
The McLaren W1 delivers authentic supercar theatre and is instantly recognisable as a McLaren.
The silhouette, sculpted by aero. The sound, a result of race-honed tuning. The interior, designed around the driver. A beautiful balance between design and engineering.
PERFORMANCE BY DESIGN
The exterior design combines shrink-wrapped organic surfaces on top with sharp, technical, aerodynamic devices below.
Our Formula 1-inspired side pods work in perfect harmony with the exterior surfaces to guide the airflow around the McLaren Aerocell, featuring the new McLaren Anhedral doors with integrated aero blades, not just a theatrical feature but also an integral part of the aerodynamic package.
Performance by design at its very best.
PERFECT SUPERCAR DRIVING ENVIRONMENT
The McLaren W1 features a beautifully crafted wraparound interior providing best-in-class visibility, driver focus and comfort.
W1 also marks the world's first application of our patented McLaren InnoKnit, an infinitely flexible, seamlessly integrated, super-light material. Through InnoKnit we are able to integrate interior lighting and sound components under one surface, reducing weight without impacting performance.
The McLaren W1 is the pinnacle of supercar design.
PURE DRIVER CONNECTION
Driving W1 is an incredible experience. One you feel with all your senses.
This incredible supercar offers best-in-class McLaren hydraulic steering, a new Formula 1-inspired suspension concept, ultra-high torque transmission and rear-wheel drive. A combination of unique ingredients delivering ultimate engagement in sound, speed, control and feedback.
FEEL THE ROAD
A real supercar needs perfect weight distribution and rear-wheel drive.
Only McLaren’s Formula 1-derived know-how in lightweight engineering, aerodynamics technology and superb vehicle dynamics, can deliver this much power and control through just the rear axle.
Combined with our world-leading McLaren Hydraulic Performance Steering and the epic stopping power of our Carbon Ceramic Braking System, the driver is connected to the road like nothing else, making the McLaren W1 an absolute joy to drive.
W1 EXHAUST ROAR
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FACTS & FIGURES
350
km/h
217MPH
Top speed
1340
Nm
988lb-ft
Torque
1275
PS
1258bhp
Power
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 MPH) | 2.7s |
| 0-200 km/h (0-124 MPH) | 5.8s |
| 1/4 Mile (0-400m) | <9.6s |
| Top Speed | 350 km/h (217 MPH) |
| 100-0 km/h (62-0 MPH) | 29 m (95 ft) |
| 200-0 km/h (124-0 MPH) | 100 m (328 ft) |
| Powertrain | |
| Powertrain | V8 90° 4.0L |
| Technology | Twin-turbocharged V8 high performance hybrid |
| Max power | 1275 PS (1258 bhp) |
| Max torque | 1340 Nm (988 lb ft) |
| Transmission | 8-speed DCT with E-Reverse |
| Chassis & Body Technology | |
| Suspension Type | McLaren Race Active Chassis Control III with visible inboard active heave suspension, 3D printed and titanium suspension components, rear active drop links and adaptive damping. Front and rear aluminium double wishbones |
| Differential | Longitudinal mid-engined, RWD |
| Brakes | McLaren Carbon Ceramic Racing+ brake system, 390mm carbon ceramic brake, 6 piston Forged Monobloc Front Calipers. McLaren Carbon Ceramic Racing+ brake system, 390mm carbon ceramic brakes, 4 piston Forged Monobloc Rear Calipers, Intergrated EPB |
| Aerodynamics | Ground effect aerodynamics with active front splitter and McLaren Active Long Tail |
| Weights and Dimensions | |
| Dry Lightest | 1,399 kgs (3,084 lbs) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 62 litres (16 UK gallons / 19 USA gallons) |
| Luggage capacity | 118/87 litres (wet/DIN) |
| Efficiency | |
| CO2 Emmissions EU WLTP | <310 g/km |
| Electric range | 2 km (1.6 mi) |
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W1 STORIES
Five with Lando
Lando Norris has firmly established himself as a top Formula 1 driver, but he also has a passion for beautiful automotive design and engineering. We take five minutes to talk to Lando about his favourite bits of our Real Supercar, the W1.
The new McLaren '1' car: McLaren W1
The W1 continues the incredible innovation and engineering legacy of the F1 and P1™, shaped by the same real supercar design principles that forged the F1 and the P1™.
Announcement: New ‘1’ car, McLaren W1, as a successor to the F1 and McLaren P1™
Today we have confirmed the next chapter in the extraordinary story of its legendary ‘1’ car lineage. Our new supercar, named McLaren W1, will be revealed at 13:00 BST on Sunday, 6 October 2024.
What makes a '1' car: An icon that redefines what's possible
In 1992, the McLaren F1 supercar was born, our first-ever McLaren roadcar. The F1 was the icon of its generation. Two decades on, the McLaren P1 supercar arrived.
The McLaren P1: Powerful, dynamic and celebrated
Following in the footsteps of its iconic predecessor, the F1, the McLaren P1™ pushed boundaries of supercar performance further than ever before.
McLaren F1: The birth of the real supercar
The McLaren F1 is considered by many to be the greatest supercar ever built. With a mind-blowing power-to-weight ratio and a production run of just 106 cars, this exclusive powerhouse remains one of McLaren’s most compelling success stories to date.
RM 65-01 McLAREN W1: THE ULTIMATE DRIVER’S WATCH
Inspired by our latest '1' car, master watchmakers Richard Mille have created the RM 65-01 Automatic Chronograph Split-Seconds McLaren W1. From the technical double bezel to the advanced chronograph movement, this beautiful timepiece draws directly from W1's design and engineering ethos.
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