Based on a 2023 report, McLaren was planning to introduce a brand new hybrid hypercar round 2026. It appears we gained’t have to attend that lengthy.
Newest stories recommend that the McLaren P1 successor is prone to be unveiled by the top of this yr. The brand new mannequin is claimed to be internally codenamed ‘P18’.
The P18 hypercar is claimed to make use of a plug-in hybrid powertrain that includes a V8 engine paired with electrical motors. It’s anticipated to have a mixed output of over 1000 hp.
The P1 successor might be primarily based on an all-new carbon fibre monocoque and can even characteristic 3D-printed suspension elements. It’s mentioned that the seats might be bolted into the chassis to scale back weight.
One other spotlight of the P18 might be its doorways. Not like the P1, which had dihedral doorways, its successor is prone to get gullwing doorways much like the Pagani Huayra and Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG.
Supply: Automotive Information