The rear wing also incorporates a Formula 1™ inspired DRS (Drag Reduction System), which reduces the wing element’s angle to zero degrees when the DRS button on the steering wheel …

The McLaren P1 (codenamed P12) [3] is a flagship sports car produced by British marque McLaren Automotive. Styled by American car designer Frank Stephenson, it is the second …

Feb 20, 2013 · When activated, IPAS instantly unleashes full electric power—so all 177 horses. Push the DRS button, and the P1’s rear wing drops to a lower angle, reducing drag by 23 …

The McLaren P1 coupé is the first road car to have incorporated the F1-style rear wing Drag Reduction Systems. [22] McLaren Senna GTR and Porsche 911 (992) GT3 RS later followed …

The highly efficient IPAS (Instant Power Assist System) is a development of KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System) used on Formula 1 cars, while DRS (Drag Reduction System) is …

May 11, 2020 · Speed is increased by reducing the amount of drag on the rear wing, and while an F1 car achieves this with a moveable flap on the rear wing, on the P1, DRS reduces the angle …

Sep 27, 2012 · Drawing from McLaren's F1 heritage, the P1 has a drag-reduction system (DRS), using a dual-stage, active rear wing that extends up to nearly 12 inches (on a racetrack) and …

Jan 20, 2014 · To aid its performance, the McLaren P1 features DRS to decrease the drag caused by the massive rear wing – Chris Goodwin, McLaren Chief Test Driver estimates using …

Oct 3, 2019 · The P1 has an Instant Power Assist System (IPAS) that helps you accelerate using its electric motor. The Drag Reduction System (DRS) increases its straight-line speed. The …

The McLaren P1's twin-turbo V8 engine is a new version of the M838T unit that featured in the McLaren MP4-12C. It has been significantly upgraded to increase cooling and durability, now...