McLaren P1 GTR Video, First Look
Two years ago McLaren debuted the production P1 at the Geneva Motor Show and this year the company followed it up with a hard-core model for exclusive use on race tracks.
Sporting a yellow and green livery that pays homage to the McLaren F1 GTR that dominated the Le Mans 24 Hours decades ago, the P1 GTR pumps out 1000 metric hp while its front track is 80 mm wider than the normal P1 while sitting 50 mm closer to the ground. Helping increase downforce by 10 percent, the P1 GTR has also been outfitted with a fixed rear spoiler.
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Weighing in at 3,170 lbs, the track-ready exotic rolls on 19-inch center-locking race wheels wrapped with Pirelli racing slicks. The craziest part of the P1 GTR? The fact that it’s only available to current P1 owners.
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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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