The McLaren P1 video at 2013 geneva motor show
138 views · Published 7 March 2013 · 1:45 · Indexed 10 November 2026
Channel: badvboynofear · 2013 · Education
Aero-led design produces more downforce than any other production road car 916PS (903 hp) generated by 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol engine coupled to an electric motor gives tremendous power and instant throttle response with an electronically limited top speed of 350 km/h (217 mph) Active ride height, and aerodynamics work with large adjustable rear wing to give ground effect suction and optimised downforce IPAS (Instant Power Assist System) and DRS (Drag Reduction System) offer instant boost of power and straight-line speed The MonoCage is one of the lightest carbon fibre full-body structures used in any road car to date, weighing 90kg. This weight includes the roof and lower structures, roof snorkel, engine air intake cavity, battery and power electronics housing MonoCage chassis includes fibres more than five times the strength of the best grade titanium, and includes the use of Kevlar 0 to 300 km/h in less than 17 seconds -- five seconds quicker than the legendary McLaren F1 To maintain exclusivity, production will be strictly limited to 375 units
