McLaren entered the hybrid hypercar segment with the P1, a limited-production plug-in hybrid coupe unveiled at the 2012 Paris Motor Show. Drawing inspiration from the earlier 12C, the P1 featured a carbon-fiber MonoCage chassis and roof structure, along with McLaren’s distinctive dihedral doors, first seen on the iconic F1.
At its core was a 3.8-liter twin-turbo V8 generating 717 horsepower and 531 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 176-horsepower electric motor. Rather than improving efficiency, the electric motor delivered seamless torque fill during gaps in the engine’s powerband. Combined, the system produced 893 horsepower and 664 lb-ft of torque. This enabled the P1 to reach 0–60 mph in just 2.7 seconds, with a top speed of 217 mph.
McLaren unveiled the production version of the P1 at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, with only 375 units made. It’s been more than a decade since its released, but can it hold up on its own against the modern offerings from McLaren? Like the new 750S? Mat Watson and his team from carwow will answer that for us.
The McLaren 750s is the latest addition to McLaren’s lineup, succeeding the 720S. While maintaining a familiar exterior, this new model features significant upgrades. It retains the same twin-turbocharged V8 engine that has been upgraded to produce 740 HP and 800 Nm of torque, which translates to 0-62 MPH in 2.8 seconds, 0-124 MPH in 7.2 seconds, and a top speed of 206 MPH.
Watch the video see which came out on top in this showdown between two high-performance machines from McLaren.
