RE: McLaren P1 GTR - full details

RE: McLaren P1 GTR - full details

Tuesday 24th February 2015

McLaren P1 GTR - full details [UPDATED]

P1 GTR revealed in all its Le Mans liveried glory [Updated with video]



We're easily bought. Any possible cynicism about McLaren's Ferrari FXX K rivalling P1 GTR and its associated driver programme have been completely painted over by a Le Mans-aping Harrods livery, referencing the F1 GTR driven to third place in the 1995 24-hour race.

Yep, that'll deal with any cynicism...
Yep, that'll deal with any cynicism...
In a busy day for pre-Geneva announcements even a 1,000hp McLaren was going to have to work hard to pluck our heartstrings. But the collective 'ooohs' when we first opened these official snaps of the P1 GTR in its final motor show paintjob will no doubt be repeated when we see it in the carbon in a couple of weeks. From what we hear it'll be joined on the stand by the #06R F1 that inspired it too. Which will be nice.

Anyway, as is the McLaren style we've been bombarded with drip-fed teaser information about the track-only P1 GTR but finally - in addition to that paintjob - we've got some proper hard facts on the car. To re-cap, the P1's IPAS (aka Instant Power Assist) enhanced 3.8-litre V8 petrol engine now has 800hp with an additional 200hp of electric power on demand, up from 737hp and 179hp in the road car. What McLaren describes as "key components" have been replaced with "motorsport derived parts", while stripping out road homologation requirements has also saved weight. This includes the rather fierce looking Inconel/titanium exhausts that save 6.5kg themselves.

Rear wing 100mm higher; retains DRS
Rear wing 100mm higher; retains DRS
Overall the GTR weighs 50kg less than the roadgoing P1, which given it's 80mm wider at the front and carries additional aero is a pretty impressive figure. Speaking of aero you'll notice the P1's fancy adjustable rear wing has been replaced by a larger item - it's fixed in position 100mm higher than even the Track setting on the road car's wing but retains the DRS function and can pivot between 0 and 32 degrees according to whether you want reduced drag for the straights or maximum downforce for the corners. This function is controlled by a DRS button on the wheel. Overall downforce is up by 10 per cent over the road car, equating to 660kg at 150mph. Other racy features include carbon roof panels to replace the glass ones of the road car and polycarbonate side windows.

McLaren hasn't lavished all this work on the car just to let any old pie-eater behind the wheel though; before being allowed in the car participants in what's called the McLaren P1 Driver Programme will first have "individual driver profiling sessions" at the McLaren Technology Centre. This will include a seat fitting, a 'Human Performance Centre' assessment and, once you've got your breath back, an opportunity to discuss your favoured livery with McLaren design boss Frank Stephenson. Bagsy the #59 Le Mans winning F1 GTR Tokyo Ueno colourscheme please! From there you'll progress to a test at Silverstone followed by the first real outing at Circuit de Catalunya.

In a rationalisation of the McLaren range it's been confirmed the P1 models are now top of a three-tier model range known as the Ultimate Series. The 650S (and 625C and 675LT variants) are the Super Series while the new 'entry level' range will, of course, be known as the Sports Series.

P1 and F1 video here.

 

 







   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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McAndy

Original Poster:

12,338 posts

176 months

Wednesday 18th February 2015
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I'm sorry, but for me to have my cynicism removed it needs to actually have racing pedigree. It looks good and I'm sure it is an excellent piece of engineering, but they've sullied the GTR name for me.

As an aside, is there actually a current race series that would take it, since GT1 has died?

NXXN

111 posts

125 months

Wednesday 18th February 2015
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Lark

or Fina.

Please

Piginapoke

4,736 posts

184 months

Wednesday 18th February 2015
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Always a bit sad when companies look back, not forward

Dave Hedgehog

14,541 posts

203 months

Wednesday 18th February 2015
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NXXN said:
Lark

or Fina.

Please
or harrods smile this car was driving around lewisham a few times a while back


slinky

15,704 posts

248 months

Wednesday 18th February 2015
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McAndy said:
I'm sorry, but for me to have my cynicism removed it needs to actually have racing pedigree. It looks good and I'm sure it is an excellent piece of engineering, but they've sullied the GTR name for me.

As an aside, is there actually a current race series that would take it, since GT1 has died?
Did the F1 GTR have any pedigree prior to the name being adopted?

McAndy

Original Poster:

12,338 posts

176 months

Wednesday 18th February 2015
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slinky said:
Did the F1 GTR have any pedigree prior to the name being adopted?
No, so there was no way of sullying it's association with successful McLaren racing.

Additionally, there is no plan to take this one racing (that I am aware of).

MiloD

253 posts

201 months

Wednesday 18th February 2015
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Please McLaren, adapt this and get it to Le Mans!

Krikkit

26,500 posts

180 months

Wednesday 18th February 2015
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Not keen on the race-apeing livery for a non-race car (although it looks fantastic), but the day a 1000+hp track-car doesn't raise an eyebrow is a sad one indeed.

That rear-end shot for POTW please!

Dan Trent

1,866 posts

167 months

Wednesday 18th February 2015
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Krikkit said:
That rear-end shot for POTW please!
Funny you should mention that.......

Watch this space!

Dan

rhinochopig

17,932 posts

197 months

Wednesday 18th February 2015
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I didn't see the similarity in the original P1 but seeing those pics in the harrods livery immediately makes me think of Daniel Simon's art work. Wonder if the designer was at all influenced by his work?


Alex_6n2

328 posts

198 months

Wednesday 18th February 2015
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Looks awesome!

leglessAlex

5,384 posts

140 months

Wednesday 18th February 2015
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For me those pictures just highlight what a great design the F1 was and how fussy the P1 looks in comparison.

anniesdad

14,589 posts

237 months

Wednesday 18th February 2015
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This was posted on a football thread the other day and seems appropriate in the circumstances, apologies in advance if it causes any offence. smile


GTEYE

2,092 posts

209 months

Wednesday 18th February 2015
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leglessAlex said:
For me those pictures just highlight what a great design the F1 was and how fussy the P1 looks in comparison.
+1 I just don't get the P1. It looks like there's a panel missing from the rear to me.

rev-erend

21,404 posts

283 months

Wednesday 18th February 2015
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There I was - thinking this is an announcement about them returning to Le Mans frown

Oh well maybe one day.

Edited by rev-erend on Wednesday 18th February 16:28

PBDirector

1,049 posts

129 months

Wednesday 18th February 2015
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McAndy said:
they've sullied the GTR name for me.
What an odd thing to say?! Are you able to explain why you think that?

Krikkit

26,500 posts

180 months

Wednesday 18th February 2015
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Dan Trent said:
Krikkit said:
That rear-end shot for POTW please!
Funny you should mention that.......

Watch this space!

Dan
Preferably in the carbon from Geneva, ta. smile

Veeayt

3,139 posts

204 months

Wednesday 18th February 2015
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Remind me please, why the P1 doesn't have central driving position?

405dogvan

5,326 posts

264 months

Wednesday 18th February 2015
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Veeayt said:
Remind me please, why the P1 doesn't have central driving position?
I read somewhere with zero confirmation or sourcing that it was purely a space issue - the 3 seats would have added quite a bit length to the car and someone, somewhere just didn't think a 3rd-seat was worth the effort (bearing-in-mind they don't do RHD so they save nothing in that department)

As for the car - lovely, pointless but lovely...

JDMDrifter

4,039 posts

164 months

Wednesday 18th February 2015
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That looks the nuts!

Can i have a lark or yellow corn styled one please?