Verdict
A
← McLaren W1 · 2025-Present · Mk1
McLaren W1 Mk1
Headline trim: 4.0 TT V8 PHEV — 1258 bhp combined, 0-62 in 2.7s.
BHP
1258 bhp
0–60
2.7 s
Top speed
217 mph
MPG
0 mpg (US)
Used
$2,540,000+
Strengths
- 1,258 bhp combined PHEV
- Aerocell monocoque (new)
- Active aero with deployable wing
Weaknesses
- 399 units only
- Pre-launch reliability data
- Allocation lottery
Notable tech
- Aerocell carbon monocoque
- MHP-8 4.0 TT V8 + electric rear motor
- PHEV with ~30 km EV range
- 8DCT
- RWD
- Active aero (deployable wing)
- Carbon-ceramic brakes
- 399 cars only
Common issues
- Battery cooling
- Active aero
- Software
- Pre-launch data
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across Mk1's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
W1
BHP1258
Torque1,340 Nm
0–602.7 s
Top217 mph
MPG (US)0 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox8DCT