Although, not all details about the car has been divulged yet, there are some interesting specifications which can thrill the car enthusiast. Here are the details:
Top Speed: 220 mph (354.2 km/hr) [Estimated]
Engine: 3.8 litre, twin-turbo, V8 Mercedes Benz Parts petrol engine, enhanced with an electric motor
Power: 903 hp
Acceleration: 0-60 within 3 seconds
Progressive Acceleration figures: 100 kmph - less than 3 seconds; 200 kmph - about 7 seconds; 300 kmph - nearly 17 second
Price : $1.15 million
The achievement of 300 kmph in 17 seconds makes the McLaren P1, one among the greats. Check out the acceleration of the top cars:
Hennessey Venom GT: 0-300 kmph in 13.63 seconds (The current Guinness Book Record Holder)
Koenigsegg Agera: 0-300 kmph in 14.53 seconds
McLaren P1: 0-300 kmph in 17 seconds [estimated]
Bugatti Veyron: 0-300 kmph in 20 seconds
Although the Bugatti Veyron is the fastest road car, based on the top speed, it takes fourth spot for acceleration to 300 kmph. Mind you, each of the 3 cars mentioned here, other than the P1, are also the top 3 fastest cars, based on top speed. So, the McLaren can smile after a long time.
The interiors and other features are yet to be revealed completely. We can expect exciting features, but there are few firsts in this car. The rear wheel drive McLaren P1 has space-age brakes, developed by McLaren's Formula 1 partner Akebono. The brake system uses a carbon ceramic disc making it the first road car to have such a system.
The car looks super cool and it will be exciting to learn more about the Mercedes Benz Parts car. But for now, we have to wait.
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