McLaren hits hard with the W1
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In the McLaren garage, the W1 is in the same vein as the F1 and P1. This hypercar plays the card of the high-performance V8 and high-caliber electric assistance. This results in an English monster that could knock the horns off the oxen.
The McLaren W1 has a 4.0 l V8 of 928 hp. But that was not enough, it also needed a 347 hp electric motor. The total gives us 1275 hp and a crazy torque of 1340 Nm to propel 1399 kg dry through the rear wheels. Suffice to say that this hyper sports coupe will literally set the clocks racing: 0 to 100 km/h in 2.7 s. 0 to 200 km/h is swallowed up in 5.8 s. 0 to 300 km/h is swallowed up in 12.7 s. The W1 is electronically limited to 350 km/h (it’s true, why exaggerate).
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The engine and performance are combined with a set of techniques and technologies on the chassis to make the W1 a real machine out of category. The aerodynamics are active to adapt to all situations: from the city to the track. The race mode has a ground effect inspired by Formula 1 to create a lift of 1000 kg! As for the rear wing, it can stretch over 300 mm… Among the unusual solutions, there is also the interconnection of the shock absorbers by a hydraulic circuit. The cockpit has been designed to offer ergonomics and good visibility on the road and on the circuit.
And how much does it cost?
What a vulgar question that is… But so legitimate. Before knowing the price, it should be noted that the W1 will only be produced in 399 copies. For the 399 customers who have already signed the order form. A paper (or an electronic order) of 2 million pounds sterling, or nearly 2.4 million euros (rounding up and without racking your brains too much with the taxes to add).