This Monster Of Speeds With Formula 1 Technology From McLaren Is Ready To Launch In 2026

McLaren W1. (Doc. McLaren)

JAKARTA British hypercar manufacturer McLaren has officially introduced McLaren W1 as the successor to the legendary F1 and P1 models. The plan, W1 will launch in 2026 with a number of significant improvements, although some of its specifications have similarities with other recent McLaren models such as 750S and P1.

Priced at fantastic prices ranging from 2.1 million US dollars or around Rp32.8 billion, McLaren W1 will be produced in very limited quantities, which is only 399 units. According to a report from Autoblog, October 9, all of its units were even predicted to have been sold out before the launch was officially announced.

Then, what makes McLaren W1 so special?

Powered by machines with a power output of 1,258 dk and a torque of 1,340 Nm, McLaren W1 is ready to spur adrenaline at each bend. Not only that, this hypercar is also equipped with various advanced technologies taken from Formula 1, including 3D printed components that make its weight lighter and aerodynamic features capable of producing downforce of up to 1,000 kilograms in the "Race" mode. With this specification, W1 can shoot up from 0-200 km/hour in just 5.8 seconds, with a peak speed limited to 350 km/hour.

McLaren has long been committed to using hybrid powertrains, and W1 also carries plug-in hybrid (PHEV) technology. However, the additional electric motor here is not to increase fuel efficiency, but to provide more performance boosts. With electricity alone, W1 can cover a distance of about 3 kilometers. The electric motor contributes an extra 342 hp and 439 Nm torque, more than enough to provide instant acceleration when the gas pedal is pressed. Charging the battery through Level 2 is fast enough, with only 20 minutes to reach 80 percent of the condition empty.

Behind this hybrid technology, there is a 4.0-liter V8 engine that produces 916 cellphones independently. This very large power is channeled through an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, before finally being distributed optimally by electronic differentials.

To ensure this hypercar can stop safely, McLaren equipped W1 with a hydraulic braking system equipped with 20 pistons (six in front and four behind), which clamped the 15.4-inch carbon ceramic rotor. This system allows W1 to stop at 200 km/hour in just 100 meters.