McLaren P1: model overview
The McLaren P1 was built between 2013 and 2015 as the first model in McLaren's Ultimate Series and the long-awaited successor to the McLaren F1. It is a two-seat, mid-engine plug-in-hybrid hypercar built around a carbon-fibre MonoCage chassis, assembled in Woking and styled under McLaren's own design team. Rather than chasing outright top speed, the P1 was conceived to be the best driver's car on road and track, combining a turbocharged petrol V8 with instant electric torque, active aerodynamics and a Race mode that lowered and stiffened the car for circuit use.
The P1 should be read alongside its two derivatives: the track-only McLaren P1 GTR, built for an exclusive owners' programme, and the road-legal McLaren P1 LM, a small series of GTR-based cars converted for the road by Lanzante. This matters to any buyer, because "P1" on its own can refer to three very different cars with different legality, rarity and value. This page covers the road-legal McLaren P1; the GTR and its Lanzante road conversions are handled on their own model pages.
Technical specification
General Information
| Full name | McLaren P1 |
| Production years | 2013–2015 |
| Production | 375 road cars |
| Layout | Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Body | Two-seat coupé, dihedral doors |
| Chassis | Carbon-fibre MonoCage with integrated roof and battery housing |
| Design | McLaren Automotive design team |
| Assembly | Woking, England |
| Series | McLaren Ultimate Series (first model) |
Powertrain (Hybrid)
| Petrol engine | 3,799 cc M838TQ twin-turbocharged V8 |
| Electric motor | Integrated e-motor with IPAS instant boost |
| Combined power | 916 PS (903 bhp) |
| Petrol engine power | 737 PS |
| Electric motor power | 179 PS |
| Combined torque | 900 Nm |
| Battery | 4.7 kWh lithium-ion |
| Electric-only range | Up to approximately 11 km |
| Transmission | 7-speed dual-clutch (SSG) |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Performance
| Top speed | 350 km/h (electronically limited) |
| 0–100 km/h | 2.8 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 6.8 s |
| 0–300 km/h | 16.5 s |
| Kerb weight | Approximately 1,490 kg (DIN) |
| Lightest dry weight | Approximately 1,395 kg |
Chassis, Aero & Brakes
| Chassis | Carbon-fibre MonoCage |
| Active aero | Hydraulically deployed adjustable rear wing (DRS) |
| Max downforce | Up to approximately 600 kg |
| Suspension | RaceActive hydraulic suspension with Race mode ride-height drop |
| Brakes | Akebono carbon-ceramic discs |
| Tyres | Pirelli P Zero Corsa |
Dimensions
| Length | 4,588 mm |
| Width | 1,946 mm |
| Height | 1,188 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm |
| Seating | 2 |
| Doors | 2, dihedral |
Family & Variants
| McLaren P1 | 2013–2015 · road-legal hybrid hypercar · 375 built |
| McLaren P1 GTR | Track-only programme car · approximately 58 built · not road legal |
| McLaren P1 LM | Lanzante road conversion of the GTR · very limited series |
| Note | This page covers the road-legal P1; GTR and LM have their own pages |
Market Reference
| Original price (2013) | ≈£866,000 / ≈$1.15M / ≈€1.03M |
| Secondary market | Commonly €1.0M–€1.8M+ depending on spec and provenance |
| Value drivers | Mileage, colour and carbon options, originality, service continuity |
| Note | Public market reference only, not the HYPERLUXE listing |
Production and rarity
McLaren capped P1 production at 375 road cars, and all were sold before the production run ended. The wider P1 family also includes the track-only P1 GTR, built in approximately 58 examples for a dedicated owners' programme, and the road-legal P1 LM, a small series of GTR-based cars converted by Lanzante. The "375 cars" figure applies to the road-going P1 only, when comparing values, always confirm whether a car is a road P1, a P1 GTR or a Lanzante P1 LM, because the three are very different in legality and rarity.
Current market reference
The P1 launched at approximately £866,000 in 2013 and has held strongly on the secondary market, with most road cars trading in roughly a €1.0M–€1.8M+ band depending on specification, mileage, colour, carbon options and provenance. Treat public market data as a benchmark, not an absolute valuation: low-mileage cars, desirable factory specifications and complete service history command a premium, while cars needing battery or recommissioning work are read differently. Many serious P1 opportunities are negotiated privately, which is why pricing on the listings below is released after qualification.
Why the P1 is collectible
The P1 is collectible for several reasons: it is the spiritual successor to the McLaren F1 and the first Ultimate Series car; it was a member of the original "hypercar holy trinity" alongside the Ferrari LaFerrari and Porsche 918 Spyder; production was strictly limited to 375 cars; and its combination of a carbon MonoCage, active aerodynamics and plug-in-hybrid powertrain made it a technical landmark. A road P1 is a specification-led and condition-led acquisition, originality, factory options, service continuity and the health of the hybrid system matter as much as the odometer reading.
What to verify before buying
| Verification point: what to confirm |
| Chassis identity | VIN and chassis number, McLaren build records and original specification sheet |
| Version | Road P1, P1 GTR or Lanzante P1 LM, never rely only on "P1" wording |
| Original delivery | Country, dealer, first owner and delivery date |
| Mileage | Kilometres from new, storage periods and any track use |
| Hybrid system | Battery health, e-motor function, charging history and any battery service |
| Service history | McLaren specialist records, fluids, brakes, tyres and recommissioning work |
| Specification | Paint, carbon options, MSO content and factory configuration |
| Accident history | Carbon MonoCage inspection, aero components and any repairs |
| Accessories | Original books, chargers, tools, covers and spare keys |
| Export / tax status | EU / US / Middle East import duties, VAT and bonded status |
| Seller authority | Direct owner, dealer inventory or broker mandate |
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