McLaren reveals P1 engine details – and it's a hybrid
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McLaren's own IPAS (Instant Power Assist System) and DRS (Drag Reduction System) have filtered down from the Formula 1 cars
The McLaren P1 may be a hybrid, but it's no Prius
The twin-turbo V8 petrol engine is a new version of McLaren's M838T
IPAS and DRS are activated by buttons mounted on the steering wheel
The electric motor interacts with the engine via a dual-clutch seven-speed gearbox which drives the rear wheels
The P1's engine offers 727 bhp at 7,500 rpm, and 720 Nm of torque from 4,000 rpm
The engine block makes space for a casing which houses an electric motor designed by McLaren Electronics
McLaren says that the P1 will sport a sharper throttle response than would normally be available from fossil-fuel alone
DRS involves the P1‘s rear wing lowering in reduce drag by 23 percent
When off-throttle, the P1’s electric motor provides additional drag torque, charging the battery
McLaren's own IPAS (Instant Power Assist System) and DRS (Drag Reduction System) have filtered down from the Formula 1 cars
The P1's electric motor battery adds 96 kg (or 211 lbs) of weight to the car
McLaren is keen to bill the P1 as a supercar which sports day-to-day driveability in addition to top-end speed
McLaren rates the full electric mode at an actual range of just 10 km (6.2 miles)
When off-throttle, the P1’s electric motor provides additional drag torque, charging the battery
Article Summary
We’ve seen the early images and taken a peek at the carbon fiber interior, but now McLaren has seen fit to let slip the finer details of just what's powering the P1. The long-awaited successor to the mighty F1 will sport both a 3.8-liter twin-turbo V8 petrol engine, and an electric motor – each of which combine to push out a total of 903 bhp, and 900 Nm of torque.
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