The McLaren P1 first debuted at the 2012 Paris Motor Show as a concept born from the preceding McLaren F1 model.
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McLaren says that each of the 375 P1s took an incredible 800 hours to build with 105 people involved in its production. That production version was ultimately restricted to only 375 examples, of which the final one has rolled off the line.
The McLaren P1 rewrote the rulebook and was the first of a new breed of hypercars, combining a gasoline engine and a lightweight electric motor. The final P1 also features exposed carbon fiber on its splitter, diffuser and aero blades, along with silver-painted wheels.
After building the promised total of 375 examples of its now-legendary P1, McLaren Automotive has concluded production of this example of the company’s capability.
Inside, McLaren’s Special Operations division worked their magic to introduce some bespoke styling elements to the interior, such as gloss black switchgear and orange trim details. Upholstered in black and orange Alcantara, the contrasting details are carried across to the stitching on the steering wheel.
The last Mclaren P1 produced is finished in a pearlescent orange shade, echoing the color of the 64th and final Mclaren F1 road vehicle, chassis #075. The lightweight carbon fibre-shelled racing seats include further MSO craftsmanship, with the final McLaren F1 roadcar again the inspiration for the final design. 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.
As for the cars general specifications, the P1 comes powered by twin-turbocharged 3.8-litre V8 engine rated at 727bhp and 531lb ft of torque.
McLaren hasn’t officially confirmed that it will produce a followup to the P1, but Fewitt indicated a new flagship model could be in the works.
It has done a fantastic job of becoming the halo product for the McLaren Automotive brand as we have grown the business into the three tiered, profitable outfit that we are today.
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After the P1’s production has ended, the Ultimate Series continues in production until early 2016, with the limited edition McLaren P1 GTR, the 986bhp track-only machine.
