McLaren W1: a track-first hypercar redefining the modern supercar

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McLaren’s W1, the third '1' hypercar after the F1 and P1, packs a 1,258bhp V8-hybrid with a 217 mph top speed and a 0–62 mph time of 2.7 seconds, prioritising aero downforce and track performance. Its Race mode is track‑only, the cabin is fighter-jet focused, and only 399 units will be built at a base price around £2 million (with options pushing the total well higher). On the road it’s civil; on the racetrack it’s brutally fast, redefining what a modern supercar can be in 2026.
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