McLaren P1
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The first independent test with actual quantifiable results of the current crop of hybrid supercars made up of the Ferrari LaFerrari, McLaren P1 and Porsche 918 Spyder has finally been done, and it’s all thanks to British entrepreneur Paul Bailey who happens to own all three cars, plus the guys at Supercar Driver who were there to film it. The test was done at the Silverstone Circuit in the United Kingdom and right now we only have the first video of what is to be a three-part series. This first clip covers the test determining how fast the cars were around Silverstone, with British...
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Clarkson, Hammond and May to start new show with LaFerrari, P1 & 918 Spyder comparo?
It appears that Amazon’s new show starring former Top Gear hosts Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May is set to start off with a bang. Clarkson posted a photo to Twitter yesterday showing the three larrikins in front of three of the most desirable cars on the planet: the Ferrari...
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LaFerrari, Porsche 918 And McLaren P1 Pitted Against Each Other... Finally: Video
Earlier in the year, the Internet collectively got jealous (and happy) about one man making the move to buy three rare and exotic machines—two of them in one day. His name is Paul Bailey, and he spent a glorious day last winter acquiring his Ferrari LaFerrari and Porsche 918 Spyder. A McLaren...
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Hypercar Holy Trinity Event Is What Dreams Are Made Of
Just getting to drive a crazy exclusive supercar like the Ferrari LaFerrari, McLaren P1 or Porsche 918 Spyder is a dream for mere mortals. And comparing them side-by-side? That's insanity, as even pre-fracus Top Gear couldn't pull off a shootout between the three thoroughbreds. But next year...
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Bruno Senna Confirmed As Instructor In McLaren P1 GTR Driver Development Program: Video
Just when it seems things can’t get any better for the 40 individuals taking part in McLaren’s P1 GTR driver development program, the British firm has just confirmed that one of the program’s instructors will be none other than Bruno Senna, the nephew of Formula One legend Ayrton...
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Wire-Brush Attack Leaves McLaren P1 Unscathed
In the grand scheme of things, taking a wire brush to skin of a McLaren P1 isn't exactly like drawing a mustache on the Mona Lisa. Though for enthusiasts? It's close. ALSO SEE: LaFerrari Nearly Powerslides Right Into Oncoming Traffic: Video But that's exactly what the gents from London's Topaz...
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Late last year, Deadmau5 confirmed via Twitter that he was one of the 375 lucky people to have been promised a McLaren P1. After taking delivery earlier this year, the Canadian DJ and Uber driver took the supercar to vehicle customizer Sekanskin in his home town of Toronto, and the results are rather impressive as you’ll see in the photos. ALSO SEE: 5,000-HP, 348-MPH Devel Sixteen Spotted In The Wild: Video Deadmau5, whose real name is Joel Zimmerman, had the car, which he ordered from the factory with a dark blue finish, covered in a matte black wrap. Some orange accents were also...
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America's Vitesse-AuDessus is rendering entire supercars in carbon
Carbon fiber and supercars go together like chocolate and peanut butter. But most of the time—at least on exterior pieces—paint hides the beauty of the weave. These creations from Maryland-based firm Vitesse-AuDessus, on the other hand, show how tremendously the material's infinitesimal...
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McLaren Celebrating Its Motorsports Legends, Rolls Out Alain Prost-Inspired P1
The 2015 Goodwood Festival of Speed gets underway today in the U.K., and one of the stars of the show will be this unique McLaren P1 prepared by the MSO personalization department. Its special livery was inspired by motorsport legend Alain Prost, in particular the Frenchman’s patriotic livery...
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All Three Tiers Of McLaren Road Cars To Meet At Goodwood Festival Of Speed
McLaren will be making quite a showing at the 2015 Goodwood Festival of Speed taking place later this month, by bringing together its new three-tier road car lineup. And making their dynamic debuts at the event will be the latest 570S from the entry-level Sports Series tier along with the 650S Le...
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Road-Going Version Of Insane McLaren P1 GTR In The Works
McLaren’s P1 GTR has been designed strictly with track use in mind but some owners may soon be able to drive their cars on public streets thanks to plans to develop a road-legal version. In case you’ve forgotten, the P1 GTR features a more powerful, 986-horsepower version of the regular...
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Hardcore Amateur Porn: McLaren P1 GTR Does Spa-Francorchamps
If you’ve been aching for some aural release, here’s your ticket: the McLaren P1 GTR getting hot and bothered around the Circuit Spa-Francorchamps. ALSO SEE: 2015 Lamborghini Huracán LP 620-2 Super Trofeo Starts North American Delivery There’s no music, no frills, not even...
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McLaren has revealed its new track-focused P1 in its final form, meaning the car will soon start delivery to its eagerly awaiting buyers. It made its formal debut today at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show where McLaren is also showing off the new 675LT, which forms part of the automaker’s mid-level Super Series. The entry-level range is the Sports Series (debuting at April's 2015 New York Auto Show) and the P1 sits in the flagship range which McLaren is calling the Ultimate Series. MUST WATCH: Drifting On Ice With The Porsche 918: Video This track-only version of the P1 wears the British...
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2015 Chevy Corvette Z06 Proves Driver Matters, Even For The McLaren P1: Video
The loose nut behind the wheel is the most important part of any car, as Frederick Chin of Chin Motorsports illustrated recently at the Circuit of Americas. DON’T MISS: 2015 Chevy Corvette Z06 Does Burnout, Then Runs The Quarter Mile: Video Facing off against a McLaren P1 in his brand-new...
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McLaren P1 GTR Hits Track Alongside F1 GTR Ahead Of Geneva Debut: Video
Even at this early stage in its life, the McLaren P1 holds a special place in automotive history. Right now, it’s among the three greatest performance cars built for the road, and its speed, acceleration, and outright pace are incomprehensible to most. Now there’s a GTR version, and...
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Meet The Man That Owns A Ferrari LaFerrari, McLaren P1 & Porsche 918 Spyder: Video
Remember Briton Paul Bailey who used a McLaren P1 to first pick up a Ferrari LaFerrari and then, together with his wife, drive over to pick up a Porsche 918 Spyder as well, completing the hypercar Trifecta in the process. ALSO SEE: ‘Superfast!’ Fast And The Furious Parody Coming In...
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Brit Man First To Acquire Trifecta Of Current Hypercars
Most folks might dream of owning one super or hypercar. The current crop of poster-worthy vehicles include the Ferrari LaFerrari, McLaren P1, and the Porsche 918 Spyder. Paul Bailey is a man who dreams a bit bigger. The U.K.-based businessman just completed the Trifecta, and snagged the keys to all...
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27-year-old that crashed McLaren P1 had car for less than 24 hours
Last Wednesday we brought you news about a serious crash involving a McLaren P1 on a stretch of road near Dallas, Texas. While the crash is still being investigated by local police, a few details surrounding the circumstances have emerged. It turns out the P1’s owner, a 27-year-old male, had...
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Earlier this month, a McLaren P1 suffered a bit of pain when the driver tried to 50-50 grind a tollbooth curb in Japan. Now we have a stateside smash-up with a McLaren P1, which took place on a stretch of road near Dallas, Texas. There are no details yet surrounding the crash, but considering the damage sustained the car must have been traveling at some speed. MUST SEE: Chris Harris Gets Sideways In The Ferrari LaFerrari: Video Hopefully those involved are alright, since at the end of the day it's just a car. It's certainly a hefty amount of damage, however, and we'd speculate that the car...
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McLaren P1 Mounts Curb In Tollbooth Crash In Japan
A McLaren P1 has suffered its first crash, albeit only a minor one as this photo confirms. The crash took place at a tollbooth on a highway in Japan and saw the P1 mount one of the curbs dividing up the lanes. No one was injured and as this photo from Japanizer (via World Car Fans) confirms the P1...
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McLaren P1 Spotted At Ferrari’s Fiorano Test Track: Video
Here’s something you don’t see every day: a competitor’s flagship supercar being tested on Ferrari’s Fiorano test track. Yes, somebody was testing the McLaren P1 at Fiorano and YouTube user keno0311 has the video to prove it. MUST SEE: 2015 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Leaked Again...
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Deadmau5 Shows Off Options He Picked For His McLaren P1
Deadmau5 recently confirmed via Twitter that he had purchased a McLaren P1 to join his other recent purchase from the Woking-based firm, a 650S Spider that on random nights he uses to ferry Uber users around in his home town of Toronto. Now the Canadian DJ has posted up some renderings of the P1...
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More Details On McLaren’s P1 GTR: Video
McLaren is preparing an even more potent version of its P1 supercar that is designed strictly for the track. It’s called the P1 GTR, and only those that have already purchased a build slot for the road-going P1 will be able to buy this track version. It will cost them a staggering £1.98...
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McLaren P1 Owner Enjoys Laguna Seca Track Session: Video
UPDATE: Video has been removed by owner. McLaren’s P1 has been designed to be pushed hard on the track but sadly many owners of the rare supercar will never go beyond the world’s popular boulevards. That isn’t the case of the P1 owner in this latest video, who after just taking...
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