McLaren Automotive has revealed that its upcoming supercar will be christened the W1. Slated to be unveiled on October 6, at 13:00 BST, the W1 will be revealed on the 50th anniversary of McLaren’s inaugural World Championship win in Formula 1 with Emerson Fittipaldi. The W1 will be the successor to the iconic P1 plug-in hybrid supercar which debuted in 2013 and was in production for the following two years. Production of the W1 is expected to be limited to around 400 units.
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While the information on the supercar is limited, it will likely feature a vastly different design from the rest of McLaren’s current lineup and could feature butterfly-style doors. It is also expected to feature more sophisticated technology than the P1. Also, expect the W1 to be lighter than the P1 with a range of weight-saving components. This will also be paired with tech to make it more aerodynamically efficient than the P1.
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According to reports, the W1 will be powered by an all-new hybrid powertrain which combines a V8 engine with either one or more electric motors. The power output is expected is expected to cross the 1000 bhp threshold. The car is also likely to feature a lightweight battery pack inspired by Formula 1 technology, similar to the unit used in the Artura plug-in-hybrid supercar.
