McLaren provides (some) P1 supercar details
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The McLaren P1 will hit the market next year
The P1 makes its debut at the Paris Motor Show
The P1 is the successor to the F1, a supercar that once held the world speed record
Carbon fiber, active aerodymanics, advanced cooling and a look that proves it
The P1's rear wing is active
The P1's rear wing is active
The wing can expand rearwards up to 300 mm (11 inches) on the track
The teardrop-style cabin adds to aerodynamics
Designed to be a race car for the streets
The narrow LED headlamps keep the front-end open for cooling
The P1 uses a mid-engine layout
The "most aggressive rear diffuser ever seen on a road car"
The LED taillights frame the rear-end and diffuser and provide plenty of room for venting
The distinct air ducts on the side add cooling
The wing also adjusts in angle to control downforce
A gold leaf heat shield wraps the exhaust
The P1 is McLaren's new flagship and will be available from late 2013
Almost ready for the public eye...
The P1 makes its debut in Paris
Like the F1, the P1 has a roof scoop
Almost ready for the public eye...
Article Summary
The McLaren P1 has arrived ... almost. We've already had a glimpse of the company's brand-new halo supercar but as it's still at design study stage, specs have yet to be finalized – and McLaren isn't providing any official clues on a few things that folks are more than a little curious about. Still, we now have some more details (and more pictures to drool over) than we had before.
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