McLaren closes the book on P1 hybrid hypercar production

P1 production began in the summer of 2013 and can really be credited with helping to usher in a new era of hybrid hypercars. Before the production of the 375 units started, McLaren built 21 units for development and testing.

Now, two years later, production of McLaren’s halo offering has wrapped up, with the 375th and final custom-built example rolling off the production line this week. The production version followed roughly six months later at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show and shortly after all 375 build slots were sold out. According to the British company, the model was created to be the best auto on road and track. It features subtle styling elements in raw carbon fibre weave, with the finish only visible externally on the splitter, diffuser and the aerodynamic blades along the lower body, while the super-lightweight wheels are finished in silver.

For the record, the most popular shade was Volcano Yellow, but the last P1, shown here next to the first example, is finished in a distinctly McLaren pearlescent orange – this one inspired specifically by the 64th and final example of the legendary F1 road vehicle. Upholstered in black and orange Alcantara®, the contrasting details are carried across to the stitching on the steering wheel.

Mike Flewitt, CEO at McLaren Automotive, has stated that the P1 has achieved more than they ever expected.

The official list price of the P1 is £866,000, but McLaren says 3 out of 4 cars are customised over £1 million by MSO at the request of well-heeled owners. It has established itself as a true contender, proving to be more than a worthy rival on both road and track against long established rivals.

You can find out more details about the McLaren P1 over at McLaren at the link below.

By the way, the P1 powertrain comprises a 3.8L twin-turbo V8 engine with a lightweight, highly powerful electric motor. The hypercar accelerates from a stand still to a 100 kmph in 2.8 seconds and it goes on to an electronically limited top speed of 350 kmph.