SG: The McLaren P1™ Specially Flown in for First Preview

For the first time in Singapore and South East Asia, the McLaren P1™ has been specially flown in for preview and showcasing to regional prospects, McLaren Singapore customers, media and other distinguished guests. The showcasing of the McLaren P1™ took place from 5th to 7th July 2013, after which it was flown to Hong Kong. Mr. Frank Stephenson (Design Director of McLaren Automotive), Mr. Marcus Korbach (Brand Manager, P1TM, McLaren Automotive) and Mr. Mirko Bordiga (Regional Director, McLaren Automotive Asia) attended the preview.

OneShift Editorial Team

09 Jul 2013

“This is the first McLaren P1TM showcase in Southeast Asia. We have specially flown in the car to support our regional McLaren Partners in engaging their customers and prospects for the supercar. Singapore’s quota is spoken for and to accommodate further interest, we are exploring how we may channel more units here.” says Mr. Mirko Bordiga, the new Regional Director for McLaren Automotive Asia, effective from 20th May 2013.

“McLaren Singapore is privileged to host the inaugural McLaren P1TM showcase for the region. We are engaging a number of significant prospects on their interest to acquire the left-hand drive supercar for private collection or use in another country.” says Andre Roy, Chief Executive Officer, Wearnes Automotive, McLaren Singapore.

The astonishing new McLaren P1™ has a clear goal which is to be the best driver’s car in the world on road and track. To achieve this objective, McLaren is using all of its 50 years of racing experience and success, especially in the fields of aerodynamics and lightweight carbon fiber technology.

The outcome is a car that has an extraordinary amount of downforce for a road vehicle: similar levels to a GT3 racing car with even greater ground effect. This downforce not only boosts cornering and braking performance but also helps balance, stability and drivability at all speeds.

The McLaren P1™ uses an innovative IPAS petrol-electric powertrain comprising a substantially revised 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol engine, coupled to a single electric motor, collectively known as M838TQ. Combined power output is 916 PS (903 hp). As important as absolute power is the electric motor’s ability to provide instant torque, making the powertrain superbly responsive. It is also amazingly efficient. Carbon dioxide emissions are less than 200g/km, and it can cover more than 10 km in electric-only mode.

Top speed is electronically limited to 350 km/h (217 mph), with the 0-100 km/h standing start acceleration taking less than three seconds .The McLaren P1™ will power from rest to 200 km/h in less than seven seconds, and on to 300 km/h in less than 17 seconds – a full five seconds quicker than the McLaren F1.

Credits: Oneshift News Team