Media Advisory: New McLaren W1

Published
10/30/2024 by
McLaren W1 – the key details and facts
  • Ground-breaking successor to two of the greatest supercars of all time – the McLaren F1 and McLaren P1TM – opens new chapter in McLaren’s famous ‘1’ car lineage
  • Epic all-new V8 hybrid powertrain with 1275PS – the highest power output of any McLaren ever and greater than all core competitors
  • Best-in-class power-to-weight ratio of 911PS/tonne – the highest ever for any McLaren supercar, delivered by epic powertrain and world-beating McLaren lightweight engineering that results in a vehicle weight of 1,399kg
  • All-new MHP-8 V8 combustion engine develops 928PS – at 233PS per litre the highest-ever output from a McLaren engine – and revs to 9,200rpm
  • Power-dense E-module develops 347PS; integrates electric motor and control unit for reduced weight and optimised packaging
  • Formula 1-inspired ground effect aerodynamics and McLaren Race mode combine to deliver world-first, radical ‘road to track’ transformation, lowering ride height by 37mm at the front and 17mm at the rear and engaging up to 1,000kg of downforce
  • The most advanced active aero features ever in a road-legal McLaren, with revolutionary McLaren Active Long Tail rear wing that extends rearwards by 300mm just one of multiple patents filed for aerodynamic innovations
  • New W1 is fastest-accelerating and fastest-lapping road-legal McLaren ever, being quicker than a Speedtail to 300km/h (186mph) and 3 seconds a lap ahead of a McLaren Senna on McLaren’s Nardo reference track
  • Incredible acceleration of 0-200km/h (0-124mph) in 5.8 seconds and 0-300km/h (0-186mph) in less than 12.7 seconds; maximum speed electronically limited to 350km/h
  • Pure driver control and engagement from McLaren trademark rear-wheel drive with 1275PS and 1340Nm made possible by extraordinary Formula 1 know-how that only McLaren as a racing company can deliver
  • New McLaren Race Active Chassis Control III suspension with Race mode ensures unparalleled breadth of capability across both road and track
  • Supreme feel and feedback from McLaren Hydraulic Performance Steering
  • New 8-speed transmission with E-reverse; new hydraulic electronic differential
  • Bespoke McLaren Aerocell carbon fibre monocoque and McLaren Anhedral Doors optimised for aerodynamic performance; constructed using motorsport techniques
  • Formula 1-inspired front suspension is mounted directly into the Aerocell with externally visible front arms and key components 3D-printed for weight optimisation, including the use of titanium components
  • Unmatched supercar driver ergonomics and best-in-class visibility on road and track
  • Unique seating design integrated into the Aerocell monocoque for the purest driver connection to the car
  • Pedals, steering wheel and primary controls move to fully embrace driver within the cockpit environment
  • Virtually unlimited bespoke options available via MSO, including new McLaren InnoKnit tailored interior material
  • Comprehensive warranty (4-year vehicle; 6-year HV battery) and 4-year service plan complement unique ownership experience
  • Pricing from circa £2.0 million including taxes in the UK, with the final cost dependent on the level of MSO personalisation
  • Just 399 customer cars will be produced – and all are already customer allocated

The new McLaren W1 is the ground-breaking successor to two of the greatest supercars ever – the McLaren F1 and McLaren P1TM – and elevates the McLaren ‘1’ car lineage to new heights in every aspect of performance.

The W1 was created according to the McLaren ethos of class-leading performance, informed by the core principles that underpin every McLaren supercar: epic power applied through cutting-edge aerodynamics and lightweight chassis technologies; the highest levels of dynamic excellence and the purest driver connection; the perfect driver environment, for all driving situations; and awe-inspiring visual and aural drama.

“The McLaren W1 is a celebration of both the excellence of the iconic McLaren F1 and McLaren P1TM and the manifestation of McLaren’s World Championship mindset. With our new Ultimate supercar, we are again pushing the boundaries of real supercar performance with an epic hybrid powertrain featuring our all-new MHP-8 V8 engine, the most advanced aerodynamic platform of any McLaren road car and extensive use of advanced lightweight materials. This allows us to engineer a supreme track driving experience from the same car that gives unparalleled driving enjoyment on the road.

“Formula 1-derived aerodynamics, pure rear-wheel drive and McLaren hydraulic performance steering showcase McLaren’s approach to purposeful innovation as a racing company that always delivers the best possible performance. It is therefore no surprise that the new W1 is our fastest-lapping and fastest accelerating road-legal car ever. It also provides the purest driver connection by remaining true to the principles that underpin the ultimate supercar driving experience. This really is a car that only McLaren could create.”
Michael Leiters, Chief Executive Officer, McLaren Automotive

McLaren has challenged convention by choosing to retain the purity of a rear-wheel-drive chassis in a car with this much power and torque, at a time when competitors are turning to front-wheel-drive assistance. Only McLaren could successfully achieve acceleration of this magnitude with dynamic performance to match in a rear-wheel-drive supercar, thanks to its extensive heritage in Formula 1 which deploys power exclusively through the rear wheels to reach the pinnacle of performance and ultimate steering precision.

The spine-tingling driver enjoyment ensured by the W1’s revolutionary new high-downforce, low-drag, ground-effect aerodynamics design is further enhanced by the unique transformation process from Road mode to Race mode for track driving: W1’s ride height lowers (by 37mm at the front and 17mm at the rear) and a heave system stiffens the suspension. Front and rear active wings are also deployed, with the McLaren Active Long Tail extending rearwards by up to 300mm to assist in generating the 1,000kg of downforce available in W1.

The all-new MHP-8 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine that debuts in W1 is coupled with a power-dense E-module to deliver scintillating speed and theatre, and revs to 9,200rpm. The epic power of this all-new 1275PS High-Performance Hybrid powertrain and McLaren’s relentless dedication to lightweight engineering has resulted in levels of performance previously only attainable by track-only supercars and race cars.

The new V8 develops 928PS and combines with the 347PS of the W1’s all-new E-module to produce a total power figure of 1275PS, giving W1 the highest-ever power output of any McLaren and putting it above all core competitors. Engineered for epic power delivery, and breathtaking performance, the powertrain combines with a vehicle weight of 1,399kg to deliver an astonishing power-to-weight ratio of 911PS/tonne for W1 – the highest-ever for any road-legal McLaren and more importantly, best-in-class.

McLaren W1

Technical Specification

Engine configuration

MHP-8 90° 4.0L (3988cc) twin-turbocharged V8 - hybrid drivetrain with radial flux electric module

Drivetrain layout

Longitudinal, mid-engined, RWD

Power PS (bhp/kW) @ rpm

1275 (1258/938):
928 (916/683) from petrol engine,
347 (342/255) from electric module

Torque Nm (lb ft) @ rpm

1340 (988) @ 4500-5000rpm:
900 (664) from petrol engine,
440 (324) from electric module

Transmission

8-speed DCT with E-reverse

Steering

McLaren Hydraulic Performance Steering Electro-Hydraulic Power Assisted

Chassis

McLaren Aerocell with high footbox, integrated seating, integrated front subframe, integrated single piece upper structure

Suspension

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 double wishbone

Brakes

McLaren Carbon Ceramic Racing+ (MCCR+) system with

Front: 390mm brake discs with 6 piston Forged Monobloc Front Calipers.

Rear: 390mm brake discs with 4 piston Forged Monobloc Rear Calipers and Integrated EPB

Wheels (inches)

F19 x 9.5J / R20 x 12.0J

Tyres

Pirelli P ZERO™ R Tyres & Pirelli P ZERO™ Trofeo RS Tyres

F 265/35/R19

R 335/30/R20

Length, mm (inches)

4635 (182)

Wheelbase, mm (inches)

2680 (106)

Height, mm (inches)

1182 (47)

Width, with mirrors, mm (inches)

2191 (86)

Width, mirrors folded, mm (inches)

2074 (82)

Track (to contact patch centre), mm (inches)

Front: 1676 (66); Rear 1624 (64)

Lightest dry weight, kg (lbs)

1399 (3084)

Power-to-weight (PS/tonne)

911

Fuel tank capacity, litres (UK/USA gallons)

62 (16/19)

Battery capacity (KWh)

1.384

Battery charge time (minutes)

22 (via EVSE cable) to 80%

Electric-only range (km/miles)

2/1.6

Luggage capacity, litres (wet/DIN)

118/87

 

Performance data

0-97km/h (0-60mph)

2.7 seconds

0-100km/h (0-62mph)

2.7 seconds

0-200km/h (0-124mph)

5.8 seconds

0-300km/h (0-186mph)

<12.7 seconds

Maximum speed km/h (mph)

350 (217) (electronically limited)

200-0km/h (124mph-0) braking, metres (ft)

100 (328)

100-0km/h (62mph-0) braking, metres (ft)

29 (95)

Downforce kg (lbs)

Limited to 1000 (2205) @280km/h (174mph):

Front: 350 (772) max

Rear: 650 (1433) max

 

Efficiency

CO2 emissions, g/km WLTP EU (combined)

<310

 

Warranty

Vehicle (years/miles)

4 unlimited

HV battery (years/km/miles)

6 75,000/45,000

Roadside assistance (years)

4

Service plan (years)

4