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McLaren W1 Explodes On The Scene With 1258 HP Of Hybrid Hypercar Ferocity


British carmaker McLaren has gone official with its latest W1 supercar, arguably its greatest achievement as well. The plug-in-hybrid makes 1,258 horsepower, packs Formula 1-inspired aerodynamics, and has the lightest carbon-fiber monocoque in a McLaren yet. Tough chance of buying one, though, as all 399 units of the $2.1-million car have been spoken for. Unless of course, you know someone who knows someone (who knows someone) willing to part ways with this piece of history.

10 years. That's how long enthusiasts have waited for a new McLaren halo hypercar. On paper it seems, the new W1 takes performance and outright bragging rights to the next level. At the core of it all is McLaren's bi-turbo 4.0-liter V8 that outputs 915 hp and 664 lb-ft of torque, whilst revving its lungs out to 9,200 rpm (thanks in part to plasma coated cylinder bores), bellowing through ...


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