- Production-intent model to premiere at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show
- In excess of 700 PS per tonne power-to-weight ratio achieved through motorsport-derived weight-saving and powertrain optimisation
- Testing continues at global circuits in Europe and the Middle East
- High definition video shows the latest stages in the McLaren P1™ GTR development programme at: http://youtu.be/4pDwmMruOtA
The
development programme for the most powerful and most exclusive McLaren
model to-date has been stepped up over the winter months, with the
limited edition McLaren P1™ GTR being put through its paces across
Europe and the Middle East. Ahead of the start of production later this
year, and the launch of the bespoke Driver Programme, the track-only
model will make its global debut in production form at the 2015 Geneva
Motor Show in March.
As
testing continues, the McLaren P1™ GTR looks set to be one of the
fastest to ever wear the famous McLaren ‘speed mark’. Through
significant weight-saving measures and track-optimisation of the
petrol-electric powertrain, McLaren P1™ GTR will boast a power-to-weight
ratio increase in excess of 10 percent over the road-going model, to
more than 700 PS per tonne. This has been achieved using
motorsport-derived technology and expertise, with the track-only model
completing thousands of kilometres of extreme testing at several UK and
European locations, as well as a demanding testing schedule in the
extreme heats of Bahrain and Qatar, with Chief Test Driver Chris Goodwin
at the wheel. These tests have pushed the performance of the car to its
limits, and have been designed to further enhance cooling and
aerodynamics over the design concept previewed at the Pebble Beach
Concours d’Elegance in the summer of 2014.
The
dedicated development programme will continue at the relentless pace
over the coming months to further tune the performance, aerodynamics,
driving dynamics and handling balance to ensure the McLaren P1™ GTR
lives up to the iconic ‘GTR’ title, made famous by the 24 Hours of Le
Mans-winner 20 years ago. In the coming weeks, the McLaren P1™ GTR
Driver Programme will get underway, with drivers invited to the McLaren
Technology Centre in Woking, UK to start the journey which will see them
experience some of the world’s most iconic racing circuits behind the
wheel of one of the most extreme limited-run track cars ever built.
The
production-intent McLaren P1™ GTR will make its global debut on Stand
1240, Hall 1 at the 85th International Geneva Motor Show.
