W1 features an all-new, McLaren High-Performance Hybrid Powertrain that consists of our new MHP-8 engine, our brand new lighter E-module, F1-derived battery technology and the fast and sharp-shifting 8-speed dual clutch transmission, which includes an integrated E-Differential.

Born to break records, hearts, and bank accounts, the 2026 McLaren W1 hypercar is the long-awaited successor to the venerated, 903-hp P1 hybrid supercar of a decade ago.

The McLaren W1 is a limited-production hybrid sports car developed by McLaren Automotive. It is the successor to the McLaren P1. It was unveiled on October 6, 2024. [2] [3] Production is scheduled to commence in 2025, and production is limited to 399 units.

The McLaren W1 sets new benchmarks in performance, boasting the highest power output ever in a road-legal McLaren with 1258 HP and 988 lb-ft of torque. It accelerates from 0-62 mph in just 2.7 seconds and reaches 0-124 mph in a blistering 5.8 seconds, making it the fastest accelerating McLaren to 124 MPH (200 km/h).

Oct 6, 2024 · McLaren achieves new extremes with its W1 hypercar, a hybrid mid-engine RWD sports car built in the spirit of the brand’s previous flagships. Designed ultimately for uncompromising...

Mar 4, 2025 · McLaren uses titanium pushrods for the first time in the W1, linking to the dampers and an active heave element that keeps the car flat and aerodynamically consistent on track.

Mar 3, 2025 · The McLaren W1 comes out in a year with outrageous specs that'll fry your brain: 1,258 hp, rear-wheel-drive only, 0-60 mph in 2.7 seconds, top speed of 217 mph, $2.1 million sticker price.

Mar 25, 2025 · The W1’s movable rear spoiler is a visual pièce de résistance. What McLaren dubs an “Active Long Tail” leverages four electric motors to extend nearly a foot and tilt according to split-second needs for reduced drag or downforce, acting as a body extension that can serve as an air brake as well.

Dec 12, 2024 · The McLaren W1 specs show off a car that takes the best of the P1’s hybrid innovation and improves it even further. Weighing in at under 3,100 pounds, the car is one of the best examples of McLaren’s lightweight agility and performance.

Mar 24, 2025 · The 2025 McLaren W1 is a direct nod to its predecessors, the P1 and F1. And more than just paying tribute to the carmaker’s greats, the W1’s moniker signifies the beginning of a new era for the brand. The tech unveiled in this $2.1 million hypercar, of which just 399 units will ever exist, will inspire the marque’s future models.