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.
This example was supplied new to New Zealand on 27th January 2015. Optioned in Black over Carbon Black Alcantara, this example was desirably optioned with MSO Visible Satin Laquered Carbon Fibre for the door panels, front, and rear bumpers. This P1 was also supplied new with McLaren’s Heritage badge on the bonnet.
- Satin laquered exterior carbon fibre
- P1 logo on the engine cover in McLaren Orange
- McLaren Heritage badge
- Rear Speedmark in McLaren Orange
- Speedy Kiwi emobroided on headrest in McLaren Orange
- Highlight stitchin in McLaren Orange
- Speedy Kiwi in McLaren Orange on door sills
- Orange seat belts
- P1 enamel badge on rear grille in McLaren Orange
- 6-point harnesses
- Titanium wheel bolt set
Highlights on the car are picked out in McLaren’s iconic orange hue, notably the P1 logo on the engine bay and the ‘Speedy Kiwi’ on the carbon fibre sills. The interior sees orange stitching, orange seatbelts and the ‘Speedy Kiwi’ embroidered on the headrest, also in Mclaren Orange.
Sold by DK Engineering in 2016 to its current owner, this example returns to ourselves once more having covered fewer than 100 kilometres since. In 2022, Lanzante carried out a major service that further included the replacement of both rear dampers, IRIS replacement and front and rear crank seals.
Most recently in February 2025, this example received a thorough inspection, major service and most importantly, installation of McLaren's second generation P1 battery being carried out by Lanzante. Today this example presents on the button, ready to be enjoyed by its next custodian. This McLaren P1 has covered just 1,600 miles from new and is available to view at our showrooms outside London immediately.