--- title: "McLaren Teases P1 Flagship Successor Ahead of October 6 Reveal" date: "2024-09-26" modified: "2024-09-26" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/mclaren-teases-its-p1-successor-ahead-of-october-6-reveal" categories: - "McLaren News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "mclaren" - "P1" - "Supercar" --- # McLaren Teases P1 Flagship Successor Ahead of October 6 Reveal ![]() *McLaren* Do you know what makes me suddenly feel super old? Realizing that the [McLaren P1]() was launched in 2013 and that was *11 years ago*. I still remember when the P1 was the pinnacle of automotive performance. The hypercar's hybrid powertrain and active aero felt space-age at the time, and they're still pretty damn impressive today. But after more than a decade, McLaren is finally prepared to reveal the P1's successor, something that the brand says will live up to the "1" name. Per the video released Wednesday, McLaren's next flagship will debut on October 6 at 8 a.m. Eastern. You should be able to follow the festivities over at the [McLaren Automotive YouTube channel](). The short, minute-long teaser doesn't appear to share any glimpses of the new car—only cuts of the F1 and P1 before it, as well as various employees of the British supercar maker discussing what defines a "1" vehicle. If you ask McLaren Racing boss Zak Brown, the car has got to be the "best looking, sounding, performing" in its class, which perhaps explains why McLaren's taken its time on this third act. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTkMHrSjEb4 McLaren hasn't released any powertrain specifics, but it did say that its [next-generation powertrain would stay a V8 hybrid](), continuing its partnership with Ricardo. The P1 of course also packed a V8 hybrid, making 903 combined horsepower. And while it's cool that McLaren is sticking with a V8 rather than downsizing to a six- or four-cylinder engine, it's a bit disappointing that the basic formula looks to remain unchanged. One of the qualities of the P1 that made it so special was how drastically different it was from its predecessor, the F1. That car was an analog masterpiece with a BMW-sourced, naturally aspirated V12, and, like it or not, the P1's powertrain was sci-fi by comparison. It's possible we may not see such a leap this time around. Familiarity aside, though, expect mind-bending numbers. It seems almost certain that this P1-successor will far exceed 1,000 horsepower and tout a lighter curb weight than the P1, as McLaren's hybrid powertrain technology and carbon fiber chassis design have improved considerably since then. Hopefully, McLaren's new hypercar sparks another three-way race between Ferrari and Porsche, just like the one between the P1, LaFerrari, and 918 Spyder. *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()