McLaren P1 GT (2016)

Having returned to road car production with the McLaren MP4-12C kick-starting the McLaren Super Series, it was immediately looked upon to create the "new F1", a car that would once again fix the McLaren brand at the forefront of automotive performance.

Using a carbon fibre monocoque chassis and all carbon body panels, in combination with a twin-turbo V8 producing 727 brake horsepower and 720 Nm of torque, it was no slouch, however, McLarens pursuit for performance did not finish there. The creative power of McLaren added a hybrid electric motor serving to "torque fill" any gaps in peak performance of the petrol engine, allowing the driver with maximum power at all times. The electric motor produces 176 horsepower, and when combined with the twin-turbo petrol engine, maximum output is a remarkable 903 horsepower.

The astounding performance figures help accelerate the P1 from 0-60 mph in just 2.8 seconds, 0-120 in 6.8 seconds, 0-180 mph in 16.5 seconds (a whole 5 seconds faster than the F1) and ultimately reaching an electronically limited top speed of 217 mph.

McLaren unveiled the P1 GTR on the concept lawn of the 2014 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. In equal fashion to its predecessor the F1 GTR, the P1 GTR was stripped out and the already absurd power output upped even higher to 986 brake horsepower. In order to create more downforce the ride height was lowered, an improved front diffuser fitted, wing mirrors were repositioned and a new fixed rear wing was installed.

The Lanzante P1 GT was modelled from the original McLaren F1 GTs, built during the 1990s. The original car evolved from the original base road car, with updates and engineering developments made to homologate the race car for the 1997 GTR season. This ultra-limited edition road car exists through this prototype and just three subsequent examples, with the F1 GT forming the basis of the 24 Hours of Le Mans class-winning racer which would eventually be termed the ‘Longtail’.

Lanzante’s bespoke P1 GT project was created along these same lines, bringing the dynamic and visual drama of the hardcore, track-only P1 GTR, but with some of the more refined elements from the road car.

The GT features many unique characteristics including a larger front splitter, revised rear wing and pylons, significantly enhanced roof scoop, and louvered front wings. The revised suspension system from the Lanzante-developed P1 LM is also equipped to manage the increased levels of downforce generated by the external enhancements. Inside, the cabin is fitted with luxuries from the P1 road car, including more padded and comfortable P1 road car seats, heating and air conditioning, in-car entertainment, electric windows and carpeting.

Missing out on the limited run P1 LM, the comissioning owner of this example requested his own bespoke special project and working closely with Lanzante, the P1 GT project was born. As such, this example was converted paying homage to #56XPGT, the original prototype F1 GT. Finished in McLaren's now famous XP Green paintwork, over a cream and green interior, this P1 GT specification was meticulously completed to mimic the original car. Converted from a P1 GTR in 2018, this example made its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Since collecting this example, it has been used by the sole keeper on numerous road trips, including Iceland, Marbella and Ascari. This example has been recently fitted with Lanzante's carbon fibre wheels, developed for the more recent P1 HDK.

• The prototype Lanzante P1 GT-1 with just 3 subsequent examples
• Full specification to mimic 56XPGT, the original F1 GT prototype
• 3.8- litre twin-turbo V8
• Revised suspension from the record-breaking P1 LM
• 986bhp & 719 lb-ft
• UK road registered