Motor Mondays: McLaren P1

BC | Legendary Inconceivable!
 
more |
XBL:
PSN:
Steam:
ID: BC1096
IP: Logged

7,889 posts
Oh, hey.


Ladies and Gentleman, today I will be discussing the most advanced car in the world, the McLaren P1. In every aspect it leads the charge. Aesthetically beautiful, powerful, and advanced. Technologies used in this car rival those of Formula One cars. The true and full fledged successor to the legendary McLaren F1.

So where do we begin?

First off, this car is light. Very light. It's comprised of one "Monocage" which comprises the main components of the chassis, and the cockpit. All of that weighs 198lbs. All Carbonfiber, in fact, practically ever piece of the car is Carbonfiber. The whole car weights 3,075lbs. It's weight is also distributed perfectly.

It's also incredibly well designed. Every angle, every slip streamed contour of the car is well researched, well tested, and there for a reason. It's sleek and gorgeous designed is methodical. Everything to make it cut through air like a knife, and get every single G of grip and can get at high speeds. It sticks to the road like glue. This gives it unparalleled handling.



The interior doesn't lack anything a basic car has. 3 cup holders, A/C, GPS, a radio, electric windows. All the basic commodities that cars of this nature overlook. It retains a very barebones look. Some pieces of leather on the dash. But really all their is, is the wheel and the center console. It's a drivers car, a true drivers car. It doesn't need fancy trinkets here and there. It has that character, that sense of business and well toned prowess. It's comfortable too, bucket seats with alcantara.



Moving on too the steering wheel. Very quickly you can see the basic levers and switches for the lights, windshield wipers, turning signals, etc. But, there are two other buttons on the face of the steering wheel.

IPAS, Instant Power Assist System, which allows the electric motor to provide a boost. It activates automatically on track use, and it can be activated manually with the click of the button.

DRS, Drag Reduction System, which controls the Active Aerodynamic Spoiler. Clicking it moves the wing to 0 degrees. The wing changes angles to aid with aerodynamics, as well as lifting up to aid braking.



Moving onto performance.

The P1 has a twin turbo V8 that puts out 727hp, as well as an electronic motor which puts out 176hp, for a total of 903hp. This allows the P1 to reach high speeds very quickly, and takes advantage of the lightweight chassis. The electric motor takes over when the turbos aren't performing optimally, which in turn, removes all turbo lag. It's responsive, and it's quick. Very quick. Blindingly quick.

0-62mph in 2.8 seconds
0-124mph in 6.8 seconds
0-152mph in 9.8 seconds and a 1/4 Mile
0-186mph in 16.5 seconds
Max Speed (limited electronically): 217mph

The P1 has a 7-speed Dual Clutch transmission. No stick, just paddle shifters. The P1 can be set in a full electric mode, which has a range of 6.2 Miles. Or you can use both the engine and the electric motor in conjunction. Rear Wheel Drive, and Mid Engine.



With all that speed, you need some serious breaking power. The P1 uses a new kind of carbon brakes. McLaren used a material that had only been used in space programs. Now it's used to bring the car down to a complete haunt, as well as the active aero wing. How quickly?

62-0mph in 2.9 seconds
124-0mph in 4.5 seconds
186-0mph in 6.2 seconds

These brakes don't fade. And they are very responsive. This kind of stopping power allows for high speed turns, as well as making the car safer. It also comes with Pirelli's top wheels, P-Zero's (no not your average P-Zero's)

Overall, the P1 is the best car on the market. Hands down. No questions asked. It is the ultimate drivers car. A car any car enthusiast dreams of owning. And man, is it amazing. I'm blessed to own it, and I'd never sell it no matter the price.

Oh yea, the price.

$1,600,000 (as of now)

Expect that price to continue to go up, and up, and up. A few months ago it was $1.2M.

Next week I will be discussing a British classic, the Aston Martin DB7

Last Edit: November 24, 2014, 03:37:17 PM by BC


 
Jono
| Future Nostalgia
 
more |
XBL: HundredJono
PSN: HundredJono
Steam: hundredjono55
ID: Jono
IP: Logged

18,522 posts
Goodness gracious, great balls of lightning!
A few months ago I saw the P1's baby brother the MP4-12C on the road and I recorded it driving by.

The P1 is left hand drive? I thought the steering wheel was in the middle of the cockpit like the F1.


Mad Max | Mythic Invincible!
 
more |
XBL:
PSN:
Steam: madmax0808
ID: Mad Max
IP: Logged

7,553 posts
 
Holy shit, those brake rotors are giant.

Wow.

Such surface area.

Very stop.


BC | Legendary Inconceivable!
 
more |
XBL:
PSN:
Steam:
ID: BC1096
IP: Logged

7,889 posts
Oh, hey.
A few months ago I saw the P1's baby brother the MP4-12C on the road and I recorded it driving by.

The P1 is left hand drive? I thought the steering wheel was in the middle of the cockpit like the F1.

Nope, LHD. They made the F1 centered because they wanted to give a true F1 feel, but it was sort of a gag.


 
ΰ² _ΰ² 
| What're you looking at?
 
more |
XBL:
PSN:
Steam:
ID: Nuka
IP: Logged

17,414 posts
We knew the world would not be the same.
A few people laughed, a few people cried, most people were silent.
I remembered the line from the Hindu scripture, the Bhagavad-Gita.
Vishnu is trying to persuade the Prince that he should do his duty
and to impress him takes on his multi-armed form and says,
"Now, I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds.."
I suppose we all thought that one way or another.
I'd have to sell my soul more than 20 times before getting anywhere near affording that. Damn.


BC | Legendary Inconceivable!
 
more |
XBL:
PSN:
Steam:
ID: BC1096
IP: Logged

7,889 posts
Oh, hey.
I'd have to sell my soul more than 20 times before getting anywhere near affording that. Damn.

I honestly see it's price going above $2M. It's in such a high demand, and all of them have been sold already


 
Jono
| Future Nostalgia
 
more |
XBL: HundredJono
PSN: HundredJono
Steam: hundredjono55
ID: Jono
IP: Logged

18,522 posts
Goodness gracious, great balls of lightning!
A few months ago I saw the P1's baby brother the MP4-12C on the road and I recorded it driving by.

The P1 is left hand drive? I thought the steering wheel was in the middle of the cockpit like the F1.

Nope, LHD. They made the F1 centered because they wanted to give a true F1 feel, but it was sort of a gag.
That makes sense. But damn, the P1 is truly magnificent.


BC | Legendary Inconceivable!
 
more |
XBL:
PSN:
Steam:
ID: BC1096
IP: Logged

7,889 posts
Oh, hey.
A few months ago I saw the P1's baby brother the MP4-12C on the road and I recorded it driving by.

The P1 is left hand drive? I thought the steering wheel was in the middle of the cockpit like the F1.

Nope, LHD. They made the F1 centered because they wanted to give a true F1 feel, but it was sort of a gag.
That makes sense. But damn, the P1 is truly magnificent.

Yes, yes it is.


 
ΰ² _ΰ² 
| What're you looking at?
 
more |
XBL:
PSN:
Steam:
ID: Nuka
IP: Logged

17,414 posts
We knew the world would not be the same.
A few people laughed, a few people cried, most people were silent.
I remembered the line from the Hindu scripture, the Bhagavad-Gita.
Vishnu is trying to persuade the Prince that he should do his duty
and to impress him takes on his multi-armed form and says,
"Now, I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds.."
I suppose we all thought that one way or another.
[redacted]
Last Edit: November 24, 2014, 04:03:25 PM by Nuka


BC | Legendary Inconceivable!
 
more |
XBL:
PSN:
Steam:
ID: BC1096
IP: Logged

7,889 posts
Oh, hey.
I'd have to sell my soul more than 20 times before getting anywhere near affording that. Damn.

I honestly see it's price going above $2M. It's in such a high demand, and all of them have been sold already
It feels great knowing how insignificant my life is compared to a hunk of metal and rubber. Hah.

Anyways sorry, I assume this isn't the direction you want discussion going.

:(...


 
ΰ² _ΰ² 
| What're you looking at?
 
more |
XBL:
PSN:
Steam:
ID: Nuka
IP: Logged

17,414 posts
We knew the world would not be the same.
A few people laughed, a few people cried, most people were silent.
I remembered the line from the Hindu scripture, the Bhagavad-Gita.
Vishnu is trying to persuade the Prince that he should do his duty
and to impress him takes on his multi-armed form and says,
"Now, I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds.."
I suppose we all thought that one way or another.
I'd have to sell my soul more than 20 times before getting anywhere near affording that. Damn.

I honestly see it's price going above $2M. It's in such a high demand, and all of them have been sold already
It feels great knowing how insignificant my life is compared to a hunk of metal and rubber. Hah.

Anyways sorry, I assume this isn't the direction you want discussion going.

:(...
It's a beautiful car, I'll give you that. But I'll probably never be able to even touch something so expensive without being arrested or something. Peasantry at its finest.

I'll never obsess over super cars because of that, though I do love Mustangs and Shelbys...maybe some day.


BC | Legendary Inconceivable!
 
more |
XBL:
PSN:
Steam:
ID: BC1096
IP: Logged

7,889 posts
Oh, hey.
I'd have to sell my soul more than 20 times before getting anywhere near affording that. Damn.

I honestly see it's price going above $2M. It's in such a high demand, and all of them have been sold already
It feels great knowing how insignificant my life is compared to a hunk of metal and rubber. Hah.

Anyways sorry, I assume this isn't the direction you want discussion going.

:(...
It's a beautiful car, I'll give you that. But I'll probably never be able to even touch something so expensive without being arrested or something. Peasantry at its finest.

I'll never obsess over super cars because of that, though I do love Mustangs and Shelbys...maybe some day.

Shelby's are awesome. True American muscle.

Also, you never know dude. You could wind up being a multi millionaire just never give up.

Oh, and you can't be arrested for touching something expensive (unless it like art or something, obviously).


Super Irish | Legendary Invincible!
 
more |
XBL: Superirish19
PSN: Superirish19
Steam: Superirish19
ID: Super Irish
IP: Logged

6,040 posts
If I'm not here, I'm doing photography. Or I'm asleep. Or in lockdown. One of those three, anyway.

The current titlebar/avatar setup is just normal.
How good is the safety in the event of a crash (safety features like the airbag and crumple zones rather than the handling, downforce, and brakes)?

I'd assume them to be far better than your standard car, but how well could it handle something like this?
YouTube


nΝ«iΝ€cΝ«eΝ€ | Mythic Inconceivable!
 
more |
XBL: my Xbox broke
PSN: PM for Request
Steam: very hot water vapor
ID: Ryle
IP: Logged

15,265 posts
the dj spins and cuts me
           hardcore will never die
: ΰΈͺΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ )               https://youtu.be/uDF4cwAghAc
: ΰΈͺΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ )
: ΰΈͺΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ ) : ΰΈͺΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ )
) : ΰΈͺΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ ) : ΰΈͺΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ )
: ΰΈͺΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ ) : ΰΈͺΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ ) : ΰΈͺΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ )
: ΰΈͺΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡: ΰΈͺΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ ) : ΰΈͺΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ ) : ΰΈͺΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡ΰΉ‡
i like the p1 but i'm more impressed with porsche's use of hybrid technology in the 918


 
ΰ² _ΰ² 
| What're you looking at?
 
more |
XBL:
PSN:
Steam:
ID: Nuka
IP: Logged

17,414 posts
We knew the world would not be the same.
A few people laughed, a few people cried, most people were silent.
I remembered the line from the Hindu scripture, the Bhagavad-Gita.
Vishnu is trying to persuade the Prince that he should do his duty
and to impress him takes on his multi-armed form and says,
"Now, I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds.."
I suppose we all thought that one way or another.
Shelby's are awesome. True American muscle.
Yeah, I've always loved them. Ever since I was little. The dream started fading after I wasn't taught to drive, but it's not like I won't have a license forever.

I don't know why but I've just always fancied them.
Last Edit: November 24, 2014, 04:04:18 PM by Nuka


BC | Legendary Inconceivable!
 
more |
XBL:
PSN:
Steam:
ID: BC1096
IP: Logged

7,889 posts
Oh, hey.
i like the p1 but i'm more impressed with porsche's use of hybrid technology in the 918

I love the 918, and Porsche has don't something very special with it. But you can't really compare the two. The feel you get in each car is completely different, and each has it's own style of doing the same job. One is very German, and one is very British. Frankly I like the British way more, it's very...business orientated. But I use that lightly, because the P1 can be very tail happy and playful when put in the right hands.

The P1 stole my heart almost Immediately, but the 918 was the first Hyper Hybrid that was brought to my doorstep. And being that the 918 is significantly cheaper, it was attractive, but I went for love.

The P1 gave me the same captivating feeling that the Aventador gave me, and you can't put a price on that. As James May would say, it's the fizz.


BC | Legendary Inconceivable!
 
more |
XBL:
PSN:
Steam:
ID: BC1096
IP: Logged

7,889 posts
Oh, hey.
How good is the safety in the event of a crash (safety features like the airbag and crumple zones rather than the handling, downforce, and brakes)?

I'd assume them to be far better than your standard car, but how well could it handle something like this?
YouTube


Uhh, I'd be dead. Shit if your in any car your dead. Lol


BC | Legendary Inconceivable!
 
more |
XBL:
PSN:
Steam:
ID: BC1096
IP: Logged

7,889 posts
Oh, hey.
Shelby's are awesome. True American muscle.
Yeah, I've always loved them. Ever since I was little. The dream started fading after I wasn't taught to drive, but it's not like I won't have a license forever.

I don't know why but I've just always fancied them.

They have that way and style. It's just very American, but it's also refined. Carroll Shelby was a genius.


 
Luis
| Legendary Invincible!
 
more |
XBL:
PSN:
Steam: exige
ID: Luis
IP: Logged

6,278 posts
 
>not doing the R34 for motor Monday
Haram


BC | Legendary Inconceivable!
 
more |
XBL:
PSN:
Steam:
ID: BC1096
IP: Logged

7,889 posts
Oh, hey.
>not doing the R34 for motor Monday
Haram

Doing it after the DB7  ;)


Oh | Elite Four Invincible!
 
more |
XBL:
PSN:
Steam:
ID: Simseo
IP: Logged

3,659 posts
 
Alright, I'm editing this for the Saturn 5 rocket, I'll post it on Saturday.


 
Luis
| Legendary Invincible!
 
more |
XBL:
PSN:
Steam: exige
ID: Luis
IP: Logged

6,278 posts
 
>not doing the R34 for motor Monday
Haram

Doing it after the DB7  ;)
>:c fine


BC | Legendary Inconceivable!
 
more |
XBL:
PSN:
Steam:
ID: BC1096
IP: Logged

7,889 posts
Oh, hey.
Alright, I'm editing this for the Saturn 5 rocket, I'll post it on Saturday.

What?


Mattie G Indahouse | Mythic Inconceivable!
 
more |
XBL: BerzerkCommando
PSN: BerzerkCommando
Steam: BerzerkCommando
ID: BerzerkCommando
IP: Logged

9,140 posts
Did he say glass of juice or gas the Jews?
πŸ‘ΆπŸ½:h..

πŸ‘¨πŸ½:honey, he's gonna say his first words

πŸ‘©πŸ½:!!

πŸ‘ΆπŸ½:hhh...

πŸ‘ΆπŸ½:here come dat boi 🐸!

πŸ‘¨πŸ½:o shit waddup πŸ˜‚πŸ’―

πŸ‘©πŸ½:πŸ’”
I remember seeing a Honda or a Nissan with those types of doors...Fucking niggers with their nigger cars that they think look cool.


BC | Legendary Inconceivable!
 
more |
XBL:
PSN:
Steam:
ID: BC1096
IP: Logged

7,889 posts
Oh, hey.
I remember seeing a Honda or a Nissan with those types of doors...Fucking niggers with their nigger cars that they think look cool.

Lmfao


Mattie G Indahouse | Mythic Inconceivable!
 
more |
XBL: BerzerkCommando
PSN: BerzerkCommando
Steam: BerzerkCommando
ID: BerzerkCommando
IP: Logged

9,140 posts
Did he say glass of juice or gas the Jews?
πŸ‘ΆπŸ½:h..

πŸ‘¨πŸ½:honey, he's gonna say his first words

πŸ‘©πŸ½:!!

πŸ‘ΆπŸ½:hhh...

πŸ‘ΆπŸ½:here come dat boi 🐸!

πŸ‘¨πŸ½:o shit waddup πŸ˜‚πŸ’―

πŸ‘©πŸ½:πŸ’”
I remember seeing a Honda or a Nissan with those types of doors...Fucking niggers with their nigger cars that they think look cool.

Lmfao
I love it when people trick out their Honda Civics. No matter what they do to it it's still a Civic with a 4 banger.


BC | Legendary Inconceivable!
 
more |
XBL:
PSN:
Steam:
ID: BC1096
IP: Logged

7,889 posts
Oh, hey.
I remember seeing a Honda or a Nissan with those types of doors...Fucking niggers with their nigger cars that they think look cool.

Lmfao
I love it when people trick out their Honda Civics. No matter what they do to it it's still a Civic with a 4 banger.

Yep


Risay117 | Heroic Unstoppable!
 
more |
XBL:
PSN:
Steam: risay117
ID: Risay117
IP: Logged

2,965 posts
 
The beauty and my dream car right now.


BC | Legendary Inconceivable!
 
more |
XBL:
PSN:
Steam:
ID: BC1096
IP: Logged

7,889 posts
Oh, hey.
The beauty and my dream car right now.

:D


Juuzou | Mythic Inconceivable!
 
more |
XBL:
PSN:
Steam:
ID: Lady Noelle
IP: Logged

11,242 posts
 
This user has been blacklisted from posting on the forums. Until the blacklist is lifted, all posts made by this user have been hidden and require a Sep7agon® SecondClass Premium Membership to view.