McLaren P1 GTR announced

The McLaren P1 is one of the most technologically advanced supercars on the planet. And now, 20 years after the game-changing McLaren F1 GTR won the 24 Hours of Le Mans, a racing version has been announced. A GTR version of the P1 was always going to happen, McLaren are too proud of their racing history and they’ve put too much into the car to keep it as a show-off thing for the absurdly wealthy. So when the 375th and final P1 road car rolls off the production line, the P1 GTR will go into limited production, exact numbers are yet to be announced.

Costing £1.98M ($3.35M) the McLaren P1 GTR will be a track-only vehicle. This means McLaren don’t need to worry themselves with trying to make it road legal or emissions compliant. It will feature enhanced levels of grip, improved aerodynamics and greater downforce. It will also be more powerful. McLaren are aiming for 986 horsepower. The P1 GTR will also have a wider track and unique styling.

To accompany the announcement McLaren released a simple line drawing of the P1 GTR. When we overlaid the image over the standard P1, it appears the GTR may have some significant body modification, including a longer tail section, a revised lateral air intake design, and a larger rear spoiler.

Like several other track-only supercars, the McLaren P1 GTR will be sold via a dedicated racing program. Owners not only get the keys to the car, they also get tailored tuition and guidance to improve the driver’s abilities. The program includes meetings with the McLaren driver fitness team, consultations with the company’s design director Frank Stephenson, access to a McLaren racing simulator, and invitation to a minimum of six international racing events at iconic F1 circuits.