Positioned at its introduction as “the brand new F1,” the McLaren P1 was a tour de drive of essentially the most superior automotive expertise. It featured a carbon monocoque chassis, scarcely tipping the scales at solely 200 kilos, and exterior bodywork and main cabin constructions created from a surprising, light-weight assemblage of carbon fiber panels.
The mid-mounted 3.8-liter twin-turbo V-8 produced 717 horsepower at 7,300 rpm and 531 pound-feet of torque at 4,000 rpm. An electrical motor, itself producing 176 horsepower, served to not enhance gasoline financial system however somewhat to “torque fill,” supplementing the conventional gaps the place the standard engine would fail to supply peak efficiency. Because of this, the P1 was at all times prepared to offer most energy to the motive force—a complete output of 893 horsepower and 664 pound-feet of torque. Distinctive aerodynamic effectivity, achieved through adjustable entrance and rear spoilers to supply as a lot as 1,300 kilos of downforce, ensured all that energy was transmitted to the street. McLaren reported a high velocity of 217 mph, with the dash from 0–60 mph taking solely 2.7 seconds.
Solely 375 P1s had been produced, and the roster of buyer slots was rapidly crammed by among the world’s foremost lovers. They had been handled to an unparalleled selection of choices and options from McLaren’s engineers and artisans, guaranteeing every P1 can be individually tailor-made—nonetheless, a few of these vehicles had been made really particular, greater than others, by means of the person whims of their lucky consumers.
The spectacular P1 offered on the market right here is a really incomparable instance not just for being the earliest P1 provided to the general public by chassis quantity, however for representing the bodily actualization of McLaren’s Particular Operations program and displaying the unbelievable lengths the agency will undertake for its clients. With chassis 001 retained by McLaren for his or her private assortment, this instance, chassis 002, was bought new in Could 2014 through McLaren Greenwich of Connecticut and furnished with over $109,000 in MSO gear on high of its already eye-watering $1,150,000 recommended retail worth. These particular components embody swaths of green-tinted uncovered carbon fiber on the console, sprint, instrument cluster, door inserts, and engine cowl along with inexperienced contrasting stitching on the upholstery and steering wheel.
Somewhat greater than a yr after taking supply, the unique proprietor discovered McLaren would offer a choose run of P1s with uncovered carbon fiber coachwork and made the unbelievable resolution to return chassis 002 to the McLaren manufacturing unit for fitment of a totally uncovered, green-tinted carbon fiber physique. Only a handful of P1s had been constructed with an uncovered carbon fiber physique, and this automobile is believed to be the one factory-upgraded instance. Upon its completion, so impressed had been they with the really particular creation they’d tailor-made, the whole MSO group of artisans added their signatures to the automobile’s engine bay.
After the three-month upgrading course of, chassis 002 was returned to its authentic proprietor who coated fewer than 600 whole miles earlier than parting with the automobile in 2017. Chassis 002 was then imported to Canada the place it has been fastidiously maintained by McLaren retailers. These no-expense-spared measures embody a brand new charger in October 2021 ($33,416), an Final Collection service with full car well being inspection in August 2022 ($22,096), and an intensive main service, together with a brand new HDA with clutch meeting, in August 2023 ($135,320). Most lately, in April 2024, McLaren Toronto carried out a normal inspection and battery well being verify which discovered its battery to be in good well being. Accompanying service invoices can be found for evaluate. On the time of cataloguing, it had been pushed fewer than 5,890 miles.
As the primary McLaren P1 provided to the general public, chassis 002 was born with inherent collectability. When taken along with its jewel-like specification, nonetheless, it turns into an trade icon—one destined to be appreciated for years to return, and essential for any critical supercar collector.
This car will probably be provided at RM Sotheby’s 27th annual Monterey sale, happening 15-17 August throughout Monterey Automobile Week. Be taught extra, view all tons on supply, and register to bid on-line at RMSothebys.com.
