Shown here is a stunning 2015 McLaren P1 GTR (SBM12ABB1FW100012), 1 of just around 58 total GTR examples believed to have been built, which is out of 438 total examples of the P1 believed to have been built across all variants, including 375 road cars, and 6 LM examples. This example is finished in a livery that pays homage to Ayrton Senna, a three-time Formula 1 World Champion revered for his unparalleled skill and legacy. From 1988 to 1993, Senna raced in the iconic Marlboro McLaren livery, a white base with vibrant ‘Day-Glo’ orange panels, which was featured on the MP4/4 through MP4/8, dominating tracks worldwide with its striking simplicity and high visibility. The P1 was first ever introduced in September of 2012 and was designed by both Robert Melville (McLaren’s former design director) & American/British automobile designer Frank Stephenson. Before actual production, around 21 P1 prototypes were produced, 13 XP cars (experimental prototypes), 5 VP cars (validation prototypes), and 3 PP cars (pre-production units). The P1 also features formula-1 derived features such as an Instant Power Assist System (IPAS) & a Drag Reduction System (DRS). As for this example shown here, it’s much more than just a standard P1, it’s a resurrection of the ‘GTR’ name is celebration of the companies 1995 24 Hours of Le Mans victory. The production-ready variant of the track-focused P1 GTR was first shown at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show and features an 83 horsepower increase of the standard P1. The GTR variant features a race-prepared suspension, a massive fixed rear wing, and an exclusively designed exhaust made of titanium and inconel, plus much more. British automotive company @lanzantelimited offers a service where they convert P1 GTR examples for road use, and a great number of cars have since received the conversion, including this car shown here, which was the 30th example to have the conversion done.
How many made? 58
Engine: Twin Turbo V8, DOHC, dual VVT 32v + Electric motor - 986bhp
Debut: 2014 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
Top Speed: around 217mph
0-60mph: around 2.8 seconds
Photo Credit: @the.french.spotter
Research: @rarecarsonly
2015 McLaren P1 GTR
25.11.2024
McLaren