The highlight of the automobile industry this past weekend was the 2012 Paris Motor Show, one of the most significant auto shows in the world. Established in 1898 by industry pioneer Albert de Dion, the biennial Paris Motor show held around October has been known for displaying new automobile production and debuting new car concepts. With the event scheduled to last until October 14th, top tier automaker such as Ferrari, Bugatti, Maserati, Bentley, Lamborghini, and more are expected to display their finest and newest innovations. But automaker McLaren's first ever auto show appearance has already left attendees in a state of awe after debuting the world's new supercar, the McLaren P1.
The creators at the McLaren company are striving to turn this "97 percent final" design exercise into the world's most superlative automobile on the road and the track. According to some experts, it might be the world's fatest accelerating vehicle money will be able to buy. As the sucessor to McLaren's legendary F1 supercar, the McLaren makers initially designed the P1 to prioritize aerodynamic performance spending many hours in a wind tunnel and using computational fluid dynamics aerodynamic modeling, just like vehicles in Formula 1 racing. McLaren boasts the P1 develops in excess of 1,320 pounds of downforce before reaching top speed and claims its frontal area is smaller than any other supercar on the market. McLaren makers also promise sub-three second 0-62 mph sprints. However, the source of power for the light P1 remains a mystery. Many assume included in the design's features would be a 3.8-Liter twin turbo V-8 engine with a higher-performance spec and tune. With an additional KERS (kinetic energy recovery system) energy storage and power boost, the results could be up to 800 horsepower or more. The P1 also features a drag reduction system to reduce downforce and increase straight line speed as well as a large rear wing that boost downforce and optimizes aerodynamics. Did I mention the sexy orange and black exterior painting that covers the new MonoCage structure that consists of carbon fiber monocoque and roof structure? My Lord.
The car is expected to go on sale around the company's anniversary 50th anniversary next year for the price of between 700,000 and 800,000 pounds, about $1.1-1.2 million in US money. Have fun picking up your jaw or adjusting your facial expressions after viewing images of the McLaren P1 above and below.
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