Back in 1993, the McLaren F1 made waves as an exceptional supercar. Fast forward to 2013, McLaren took inspiration from the F1 to introduce the world’s inaugural hybrid supercar.
Engineers melded a 3.8-liter DOHC twin-turbocharged V8 with an AC permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor to produce an impressive 903 bhp. This impressive power unit is housed in a carbon fiber MonoCage, which acts as the passenger compartment, safety cell, and primary structural component, with a mere weight of 90 kg. The P1 can go from 0-60 mph in just 2.7 seconds, hit 100 mph in 5.1 seconds, and achieve a top speed of 217 mph.
This particular P1 holds significance not just for being the first P1 sold to the public but also for highlighting McLaren’s Special Operations (MSO) program. While chassis 001 stayed with McLaren, chassis 002 was sold by McLaren Greenwich in May 2014 with over $109,000 worth of MSO enhancements, featuring green-tinted exposed carbon fiber and green contrasting stitching.
The car was sent back to McLaren a year later for an exclusive green-tinted carbon fiber body upgrade, making it one of a kind. The MSO team was so impressed that they even signed the car’s engine bay as a mark of recognition.
Following the modifications, chassis 002 was handed back to the owner, who drove it for under 600 miles before selling it in 2017. The car was then brought to Canada and received meticulous care from McLaren dealers. Various maintenance work was done over the years, including a new charger in 2021, a comprehensive service in 2022, major servicing in 2023, and the most recent service in April 2024.
The car is up for sale with less than 5,890 miles and will be up for auction at RM Sotheby’s upcoming Monterey 2024 event with an estimated price of $2,350,000.The images of the 2014 McLaren P1 are showcased in this gallery. The photos are captured by Darin Schnabel and copyrighted by RM Sotheby’s.
The images are showcasing a 2014 McLaren P1. The first image is a full-size version, and the second one is a scaled-down version. The photos are courtesy of Darin Schnabel from RM Sotheby’s. The source of these images is RM Sotheby’s.
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