McLaren is using all of its 50 years of racing experience and success, in the fields of aerodynamics and lightweight carbon fibre technology to create McLaren P1. “We believe the McLaren P1TM is the most exciting, capable, technologically advanced and most dynamically accomplished supercar ever made”, says McLaren P1TM programme director, Paul Mackenzie.

The McLaren P1 is a limited-edition super car that blends a gasoline-electric hybrid drivetrain with striking looks and race-inspired technology. It uses an inovative IPAS petrol-electric powertrain comprising a substantially revised 3.8 litre twin-turbo V8 petrol engine, coupled to a single electric motor, collectively known as M838TQ. Power output is 916 PS (903hp). Electric motor’s ability provide instant torque. Carbon dioxide emissions are less than 200g/km, and it can cover more than 10km in electric-only mode.

Mounted on low-profile Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires designed specifically for the P1, 10-spoke wheels crafted out of high-strength aluminum, have a diameter of 19 inches in the front and 20 inches in the back.

The car is finished in unique Maggiore Blue paint, named after the lake where the 1937 record was set and inspired by the Bluebird’s color scheme. Nine layers of Maggiore Blue paint adorn the body panels, and for the first time on a Rolls Royce, paint is also applied to the engine, making for a particularly waterspeedy underhood experience.
Inside, Rolls-Royce has taken the opportunity to add further Maggiore Blue details, using accents to create a distinctive two-tone steering wheel and dashboard. Windchill Grey leather is used throughout the interior, and borders the brushed steel decking which replaces the tradition teak finish.

The Phantom Drophead Coupé Waterspeed Collection features 6.75-liter V12, which produces 453 horsepower and 531 pound-feet of torque. It comes with an eight-speed automatic transmission.

The Phantom Drophead Coupé Waterspeed Collection will be unveiled to the public at the 2014 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa D’Este, after which buyers will fight over the 35 examples.

Designed to bring the fun and passion back to personal transport

When we talk about design then we must mention that the focus was set on making the car as close to an aeroplane as possible, while retaining handy extra space for driver, passenger and a hold-all in the rear.

Motor provides maximum power at minimum revs with an estimated 140 Newton metres of torque. The power train is a 1976cc ’V-twin’ fuel injected engine mated to a Mazda 5 speed (and reverse) gearbox. This provides smooth ‘get in and drive’ convenience with the thrill of extreme performance.
Mark Reeves, Morgan’s engineering chief, explains that the earliest cars were fitted with Suplex dampers, which didn’t have the angled track rod ends, but a replacement damper rode a bit higher, which gave an excitable reaction at the wheel.