McLaren may launch a new hypercar in 2024, likely to use a V8 plug-in.

McLaren may launch a new hypercar in 2024, likely to use a V8 plug-in.


  • McLaren’s upcoming hypercar is expected to be dubbed the P18 and will be the true successor to the P1.
McLaren’s upcoming hypercar is expected to be dubbed the P18 and will be the true successor to the P1.

McLaren may launch a new hypercar in 2024, which could come as a true successor to the P1, reported Automotive News Europe. The upcoming hypercar is internally named P18 and uses a V8 hybrid engine, the report further stated. McLaren scored P1 eleven years ago. Since then, the British car marquee has introduced several special models but a true successor to the P1 is yet to come.

The report claims that the new McLaren P18 may be launched at the end of the year. It will be billed as the company’s new flagship when it arrives and will be powered by a massive internal combustion engine. The plug-in hybrid V8 engine will be paired with an electric motor and the combined powertrain is expected to produce more than 1,000 bhp of peak power.

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The upcoming McLaren P18 is said to be built on an all-new carbon fiber chassis, which will help the OEM reduce its weight significantly without compromising on stiffness and strength. The seats have reportedly been bolted to the chassis to reduce weight and increase stiffness, while some of the suspension components are said to be 3D printed, which overall makes the upcoming car unique.

Talking about its design features, the upcoming P18 is said to break the automaker’s trend of having dihedral doors in favor of gullwing doors. It will come with an active rear spoiler along with other aerodynamic features derived from Formula One cars. Also, it is said to come with headlights that have been restyled in the Artura line.

McLaren is reportedly overhauling the supercar before it goes into production in late 2024. The hybrid powertrain will be built from the ground up and will be 70 percent lighter than the one found on the Artura.

Date of First Publication: March 03, 2024, 11:39 AM IST