Verdict
A
Hypercar · UK · 2025-Present
McLaren W1
McLaren W1 — spec data and generation history.
Years
2025-Present
Generations
1
Segment
Hypercar
McLaren's P1 successor — Ultimate Series flagship. New MHP-8 4.0 TT V8 + electric rear motor — 1,258 bhp combined PHEV. 399 cars built only. Active aero with massive deployable rear wing. Carbon McLaren Aerocell monocoque (replaces MonoCage). ~30 km of pure EV range, 200+ mph top speed. McLaren claims 0-62 mph in 2.7s.
Generations
Click any generation for the full deep dive
2025-Present
Mk1
→
4.0 TT V8 PHEV — 1258 bhp combined, 0-62 in 2.7s.
Verdict
A
BHP
1258
0–60
2.7 s
Top
217 mph
MPG
0 mpg
Used
£2,000,000+
- + 1,258 bhp combined PHEV
- + Aerocell monocoque (new)
- − 399 units only
- − Pre-launch reliability data
Known issues by generation
Common faults reported on each generation — useful when shopping the used market.
2025-Present
- PHEV battery cooling — new gen
- Active aero servos
- Software updates needed early
- Limited reliability data — pre-launch
Rivals
Ferrari F80 · Aston Martin Valkyrie · Bugatti Chiron · McLaren P1