McLaren has announced the first official performance details of its new P1 hypercar, ahead of the model's world debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month.
And the headline news is that the P1 will develop 903bhp, while emitting less than 200g/km of CO2. Let us put that into perspective: the P1 will develop nearly 200bhp more than a Pagani Huayra, and emit less CO2 than a Honda Accord. Blimey!
The key to these impressive figures is the P1's hybrid powertrain, which combines a tweaked version of the 3.8-litre twin-turbo engine fitted to the MP4-12C with an electric motor which produces 176bhp all on its own.
In total, the P1 develops 664lb-ft of torque, and thanks to the immediacy of the torque from the electric motor, McLaren claims that the P1 offers the sort of responsiveness "more associated with a normally aspirated engine."
The power from the electric motor is available through a new system called Instant Power Assist System (IPAS) which is activated by a button on the steering wheel, much like the KERS system used in Formula One. There's more F1 tech in the form of a Drag Reduction System (DRS) which is also operated via the steering wheel and can be used to reduce the angle of the rear wing at speed.
The P1's powertrain can also be put in E-mode, allowing the car to travel for around six miles on electric power alone. The battery is recharged by the engine; however, the P1 can also be plugged into an external power supply, which will recharge the battery in around two hours.
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