Watch McLaren Test Its New Fully-Electric P1
Every one of McLaren’s vehicles undergo thorough testing.
The British automaker has shared a new video, showing its fully-electric McLaren P1 going through the same testing you would expect for a supercar: running flat out at a race track. The model is completely open-top and has a central driving position, just like the iconic McLaren F1. It also retains McLaren’s signature dihedral doors and has a three-speed transmission with a reverse gear.
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It’s one of McLaren’s fastest-accelerating models ever too, reaching its top speed from a standstill in just two seconds. Can’t wait to see just how insane the fully-electric McLaren P1 is? Watch the video above.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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is that a baby stig put into training by Amazon and for the Grand Tour show ? As they, Grand Tour, Love the play on abbreviations .... i.e. GT ( Grand Tour) vs their old shop TG (Top Gear) We could assume that the baby stig could be called : Gits Those crafty old ex-top gear git's indeed. LoL