2014 McLaren P1 - Jay Leno's Garage

2014 McLaren P1. It's pretty much a road-going Formula One car, and after a factory visit to see how it's made, Jay is the first person outside McLaren to test-drive this extraordinary 903 hp plug-in hybrid.
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[@cfrincon]

A worthy successor to the legendary F1!

[@Damonnanashi]

"Imagine this car in the hands of someone who knows what they're doing!" La Fortuna cuts in Then the camera cuts to the Stig walking onto the track. I was hoping for that.

[@FlatEarthFighter]

Jay is so funny...."Imagine what the car could do with someone that knew what they were doing" LOL

[@Jasshands1]

I don't know what's more shocking, the car, or the fact that Jay isn't wearing any denim

[@productfeedback]

Love how the paint changes colour from black and yellow.... :P

[@Frogingscope]

they were two cars at one point you can see them together smh

[@RB747domme]

riley escabor Whoooosh.

[@kalebpost20]

Dear Santa...

[@rickitickidicki]

It was refreshing to see you out of the shop and therefore out of the shop denim. I feel like it shows people that you respect them and more importantly care about them to look good when invited over. It shows tremendous good form and diplomacy on Jay's part to dress nicely especially as a representative of the United States in Britain. Well Done Sir Jay Leno of Garage.

[@apancher]

I've been lucky enough to chat with Jay a couple times. He's a class act.

[@elleryfamilia8291]

Representative of the US? dafuq are you smoking?

[@andyenglish3646]

The McLaren Technology Centre is the headquarters of the McLaren Group, located in Woking, Surrey, England. It is often called a hospital for motor cars such is the expertise and world class knowledge in the respected field. The McLaren P1 optimises everything that is great about Great Britain; we are world-beaters and long may it continue.

[@tammyforbes2101]

You are world beaters with us backing you up and doing all the heavy lifting 🇺🇸

[@Snakebloke]

So jealous, such a lucky git. The P1 is my dream car, honestly one of the best cars ever produced

[@Snakebloke]

***** it hasn't, before the P1 was announced it was probably the SLS AMG. Why not? Does a dream have to be a big one? Does it have to have been all your life? A dream job is something you think of your entire life, a dream partner but I have the latter, all I need is my dream job and this beautiful machine.

[@khyoon14]

***** dumbest statement of the year.

[@khyoon14]

Snakebloke it's my dream car too and yes it's been a dream since the beginning of time.. lol

[@Pinkielover]

Snakebloke ugly car

[@SankofaNYC]

Jay was tired of that E mode quick... lol

[@robertphillips6296]

Jay, I like seeing you visiting the factories and learning what it takes to build your car.

[@pgoindi]

The sound of the turbos on the down-shifts is fantastic. Great video-making!

[@CristianAleitte]

That's the top Gear test track!!

[@mrflippant]

Did anyone else try to make up their own version of Clarkson doing a commentary as Leno drove around Dunsfold? " Here's the Follow-Through - did you lift here? you almost HAVE to with all that powaaaahh behind your chin - coming up on the Second-To-Last corner, looking very tidy and cutting it nicely; now 'round Gambon, no drama at all and ACROSS THE LINE!" *cheers and applause* "So, Jay Leno, where do you think you've come?"

[@C-M-E]

My short list of Thank You's for this Amazing machine: Thank you McLaren for building this pinnacle! Thank you for Jay driving it somewhere other than Abu Dabi!! (In Stig country no less!) Thank you McLaren for not knackering the blow-off valve noise!

[@eSysmanSuperYachts]

As usual Jay great show, funny and informative. Keep up the good work

[@toob247]

Leno /Harris =Topgear U.S. Saved

[@RobinsM]

why are we not funding this!

[@kevinbreese5739]

The black one with the silver wheels looks amazing.

[@RB747domme]

Kevin Breese I was thinking exactly the same thing.

[@marrkk111]

I remember watching this years ago thinking that they used the rear light from the 12C and just inserted it into the rear vent of the P1 instead of the lightstrip it has. And it still looked beautiful and amazing

[@ImmortalInflames]

Thanks for sharing Jay! (glad you got one!!)

[@doubletapproductions]

I will have that Car.....Some Day....

[@connorsmith713]

No you won't, they've all been sold.

[@doubletapproductions]

***** Thank you

[@connorsmith713]

you're welcome.

[@connorsmith713]

You missed a comma between "one" and "Obi-Won"

[@praveensharma9893]

You could buy it second hand! Good luck my boy

[@turboboy1983]

I like the grin at 10:17.

[@DLife369]

Saturday morning May 3rd, 9:30ish in the morning, Driving down the road going to go get breakfast with my buddy and something amazing and yellow catches my eye on my left side, I see Jay at the gas station.. cutting over 2 lanes and 2 lanes of on coming traffic to pull into the gas station to witness Jay Leno and this amazing P1, SPEECHLESS!!!! this car is so beautiful! at first we didnt even know what we were looking at... I was honored to be 3 feet away from this thing... Love you Jay! keep doing what you do.. and see you at the gas station soon! (no bumper haha..)

[@georgecostanza2695]

It makes me happy to see Jay genuinely happy!

[@corybennett8050]

This car will change the supercar world.

[@Rage20001]

It already has...

[@K31TH3R]

This is by far the most impressive, exciting, and awe inspiring supercar that's been produced in the 21st century. It seemed that emission restrictions and batteries were looking to put the last nail in the coffin of the true supercar, but then McLaren, once again, created a car that will change the automotive world forever.

[@1BYEBYE1]

hypercar.

[@lukecnat]

BYEBYE Damn it, I wanted to say that.

[@gravyboat2370]

Then the porche 918 arrived

[@RB747domme]

K31TH3R I think the Porsche 918 did that. The McLaren only moved a short step towards it.

[@rob5687]

Just looked up the 1/4 mile time… 9.8sec that is amazingly absurd. WOW, I'm hooked on This show/channel.(Jay Leno's garage)

[@TheTanman2011]

Awesome video Jay! Best yet

[@marcuscoster6529]

Damn, I just want that helicopter.

[@RB747domme]

Marcus Coster it's an Airbus H130 B4 Corporate EJR. It's owned by McLaren, to use for customers and clients. Did you happen to check out the tag? _(registration)_

[@jmore5099]

The new F1? That's the boldest thing anyone's ever said

[@aggonzalezdc]

I agree. Incredibly bold words but coming from someone who drives as many cars as Leno does...I believe it. And a review like that is just astonishing. Looks like there may be a new king of supercars, I thought the Agera R would take that trophy but now Im not sure.

[@hellridersofcalgary]

Andres Gonzalez cool car but I think the agera r is still superior to it

[@Cheesecal18571]

its the p1

[@aggonzalezdc]

***** I think Koenigsegg could definitely make a hybrid if they cared to considering the level of engineering in the Agera R is lightyears beyond what most companies are doing. And considering they are the only ones in the world working out a successful camless drive innovation is no stranger to them. Koenigsegg made it clear he doesnt think the internal combustion engine is dead, he is not done advancing with it and thats why he doesnt make a hybrid.

[@RruuhzyA]

***** You keep riding on the assumption that just because they are a small company that they cannot build cars as the top euro dogs can. You said like you're very educated on the subject.

[@MagicAyrtonforever]

Jay is such a marvelous man!! Thanks Mr Leno!

[@Goondindon]

Jay, you have such a wonderful life, you are my hero :P Thanks for all the great vids (and a huge ''congratulations'' for your success!!)

[@artman40]

Someone should have some fun and attach a caravan behind it!

[@mrpwnage4567]

is that the top gear track?

[@jamesrothwell8693]

Yes it is.

[@dragospahontu]

That is the proving ground for McLaren.

[@judgetk8327]

That was pretty cool, Jay. I don't know how I missed this one. You're the best buddy.

[@KLip452]

You can tell Jay's very impressed, he's not talking, just smiling...

[@ReVenTionXII]

McLaren P1 vS Sesto Elemento - i would love to see that.

[@zuraiashvili3509]

Elemento win ;)

[@CyrillRoads]

The ultimate machine

[@JAV619]

It's amazing to think that Jay Leno's mere presence and patronage has in all likelihood probably INCREASED McLaren's standing and value more than anything else. That thought is simply mind blowing.

[@Spookyyy104]

"When you have had enough of e-mode you can just press that button" Jay: "Yeahhhh" Haha!

[@JwresB]

I'm guessing this is his P1? Left hand drive and the comment "I'm glad I ordered this color".

[@johannesgahara]

This particular one isn't his. In fact it's not a P1 at all. It's actually called the XP7. McLaren said it's the closest concept to the production car. But recently Jay had his P1 delivered in the same colour. And all P1 are left hand drive

[@JwresB]

***** Yeah that is pretty strange in my opinion. You would think a British built car would all be RHD and customers in other countries would have to request to change it if they want.

[@pigpenpete]

Jason Nyers Presumably McLaren built it for the majority of customers: LHD. There's nothing to stop you from driving an LHD car in the UK at least. Plus it allows McLaren to focus on a single design without having to make any technical compromises when moving the parts from one side of the car to the other, no doubt they've gone to great length to position all the parts in a particular spot for weight distribution amongst other things.

[@trulyoffensive446]

It is a bit sad that it is LHD, to be honest, not because it "should" be RHD, but because the middle position of the F1 was so novel.

[@RB747domme]

Jason Byers the P1 comes in right-hand drive or left hand drive, I don't really know what he's talking about. The car that Harry was driving last summer was right hand drive. The car that carfection test drove was also right hand drive. I think you are correct in that, there is no usual side, being an international car, but I would imagine that the home market is pretty huge.

[@CharlesMacKay88]

The black one is so cool.

[@BrianOblivionB]

there all cool

[@skf2]

- Imagine this car with somebody who knows what they're doin' Jay Leno sir, I am damn sure you know exactly what you're doing and yet you are so humble about it. Much respect.

[@frostykiid]

Well done, great review and video

[@demonraiser26]

Top gear track.

[@leovomend8789]

the top gear track is actually mclaren's factory test track

[@johnsanders186]

Leonardo Vomend The lay out was designed by Lotus aswell who kinda have OCD when it comes to ride handling & suspension :)

[@richardharrold9736]

Leonardo Vomend no it isn't, it's an old WW2 bomber base owned by a very rich ecomentalist who wants to cover it in thousands of houses.

[@richardharrold9736]

***** You're speaking to someone who lives only a few miles from there. McLaren do not own it. It is not a track. It's a WW2 bomber base with some lines painted on it.

[@leovomend8789]

it is, ts a canadian air base from WW2 but it is mclaren's and loyus test track for F1 and all mclaren development testing on their cars, also the top gear track, i know this and i live in a different continent, you living there means nothing as it is a track now and it has been since you were born.

[@edjackson4389]

Jay makes the exact same face my grandpa used to make when driving at normal speeds ha ha

[@UnseenSpirit]

Wow Jay has always loved his F1, but the P1 is going to be close to his heart!

[@streetmoney21]

Dam it Jay! I vicariously live my love for cars through you. The look on your face was priceless. Congrats on the purchase. Money very well spent!

[@kmatzfd3s]

"The Ultimate Driving Machine" is BMW's motto...lol. Watch 3:03

[@W1ngs16]

Is that the topgear track? Looks like it.

[@Obi-WanKannabis]

It is.

[@smcgil05]

Awesome car. What I love about Jays Garage show is he drives all of his cars. They are not just garage queens and he almost always does a burnout at the end so he's not afraid to lean on them. :-)

[@Keipea1985]

Just driven past 1 of these in this colour. Had to do a few more drive-by's. they are amazing

[@supercarfan6217]

This is at the Top Gear Test Track

[@rickyt11]

I notice that it's also an Airport runway.

[@RB747domme]

Supercar Fan621 it's also Jay Leno. And he's driving a car. He also flew in a helicopter. And he went to the McLaren factory. And spoke to some management Executives. There, that's my bit of running commentary added to yours.

[@dake2k]

wow thats f1 technology on street legal. amazing!

[@sonofhendrix]

Its actually illegal to drive it in race mode on the streets.

[@CHRISTIAN73666]

sonofhendrix who is goin ti be able to catch you?

[@hadrianfry]

Christian Hernandez ...a speed camera.

[@RB747domme]

MadMax where did you read that it's illegal to drive it in race mode on the street? That's absolutely, and 100% untrue.

[@Interceptorking]

Thanks Jay! You the Man. Fantastic car.

[@6367usmc]

Really enjoy "That Look" on Jay's face while he drives that Yellow Lightning. That McClarin is a machine that is a step above…. anything. Thanks for the videos , Jay. Gary

[@Nozyspy]

That looks like the Top Gear test track..

[@huntsman35]

That's because it is... hell he even says it is, as he says he was there before to do "star in reasonably priced car," which is done on top gear.

[@twinscrollturbo4410]

thats prob because mclaren test there cars at mallory park which top gear use as there test track

[@Nozyspy]

The Top Gear track is at Dunsfold Aerodrome.

[@twinscrollturbo4410]

***** since when

[@twinscrollturbo4410]

***** must be Dunsfold the mclarens are tested then

[@mellowb1rd]

This car will eat an Aventador. I bet you can lap the Nurburgring in this car, get out and make a cup of coffee before the aventador crosses the line.

[@capoman1]

Thing sounds beautiful. Jay looked like a little boy having a blast driving this thing.

[@Tarixyooj]

Such a beautiful car... thanks, Jay! :)

[@richieasian]

It looks a bit like a 90's concept car

[@jeremymenchaca]

Maybe Jay Leno is The Stig?

[@patrickpelletier6315]

pretty sure i saw an interview where James May said himself that he was also the stig at one point. but he had been replaced. if i remember right it was around season 21 or something but not on Top Gear

[@Eiraart]

Jays smile says it all - sold

[@mikeferndz]

Great video guys, thanks for sharing! The P1 is a monster

[@Vortex]

The ultimate driving machine? Isn't that BMWs slogan?

[@m0therfukinninja]

Top Gear Track

[@RooMRami]

and I guess it's top gear cameramen as well

[@agent_ethan]

and I guess Jay Lenos massive chin can't feet on Stig helmet.. so for sure JL is not the Stig...

[@BoxCarBoy12]

Wow... you can actually tell the difference between comfort and race modes even through this video. This is going to be one impressive machine!

[@williamoleary9330]

Thank you Jay & McLaren!

[@silver4905]

Was that the top gear test track?

[@TheCarablanco]

Yes, I think it's Dunstall? The old RAF Airfield if I'm not mistaken.

[@silver4905]

Dunsfold

[@camaro25]

Yes that is the Top Gear track. McLaren use it to test their cars.

[@EV1LDC4Teggy]

Jay looks a little bit baked. =P

[@NelsonPacheco]

One more fan from Brazil!

[@yocanigo]

Living my dreams again jay!!

[@sonofhendrix]

McLaren P1 GTR - Le Mans. Now that would be a car.

[@mohammedmahameed9082]

Thumbs Up if Your Here NOT From FORZA 5!

[@woooster71]

I love Jay.. He's a genuine petrolhead.. He's not just interested in the latest and greatest, all cars..and bikes interest him. As for the P1.. I'm not still sold on the looks, particularly the rear, but..what a machine!! I thought my TVR 420 SEAC (5L V8 fitted) was quick, but this......another planet!!

[@RobbieRaves]

Just gotta love JAY such a mad car guy

[@Viralbutnotyet]

Double the car Jay?? too bad its 5 times the price!!

[@Viralbutnotyet]

obviously you havent owned very many fun cars troll, off to your cave

[@darkzerk7]

People who buy these cars don't care about the price or 'bang for buck'. We are talking about a 0.000001% segment of the world population. They'll build a castle on the moon if they feel like it.

[@Viralbutnotyet]

darkzerk7 you guys can ignore my point all you want but the bottom line is if a car company builds a car with X amount of performance and charged X price and then builds a car with 2X amount of performance and charged 5X the price there is a discrepancy with bang for buck. Not everyone buys super cars frivolously, some people do actually care about the numbers. only people who have never owned or known anyone who did own a car of this caliber would think otherwise.

[@Viralbutnotyet]

***** the only thing i dont get why some poor souls cant make a statement without feeble attempts to insult people. im not so concerned with your opinion or your inability to render a meaningful thought other than to swear and show your clearly far more developed sense of righteousness. you dont agree with my statement ok cool, now off to your cave troll.

[@RB747domme]

Eric Stevens so you think people who buy cars, are *ONLY* buying brake horsepower? You don't think they're buying the car, or what it looks like, or the brand, or how beautiful it is, or whether it's a sports car, or a tourer, or GT, or a luxury Sedan, or how comfortable it is, or what it makes you feel like when you're driving it, or how classical the car is, or how unique it is, or what it sounds like, or the driving experience.. Seriously, you buy a car for its sole, not because it's got 135 brake horsepower. The Jaguar E-Type, or XK120, or Lamborghini Miura, or Jensen Interceptor comma or Ferrari 250 GTO.. has got less than 300 brake horsepower, but is worth way more than some gummy crap high brake horsepower sedans or wannabe sports cars from Japan with plastic trim. You buy a car because it is special. You buy a car because it makes you feel special. You don't buy a car because it's got a few more horsepower.

[@MrYuenH]

hmmmmm, 918 spyder anyone?

[@luckyirvin]

Mr. Leno, That was some damn fine damn smooth driving Sir.

[@RyanGiggsOBE]

I wasnt to keen when i first saw pictures, but the moment you see the P1 in black it really is a stunning car, nice little touches of the F1 in there as well.

[@DougVandegrift]

The P1 is so perfect it's boring

[@HesteBremse]

Get a new haircut dude

[@savannahkorben7353]

I bet you own a FR-S

[@TheMakki9119]

bob g i own a GT 86 .. and I'm about to own this one too ;)

[@TheMakki9119]

***** in real life

[@blastedviper1240]

Did he ask you to share thoughts about how boring it is

[@harrychernak3980]

At 1:00 he licks his finger. At 1:06 he shakes hands with the hand he licked. Ew.

[@joker11asr]

Stop whining like a little bitch , there was a cut between the two scenes

[@harrychernak3980]

I was just pointing something funny out, you don't need to overreact.

[@jmshaw357]

Harry Chernak Harry is an Obama supporter--any bets? It wasn't funny, Harry.

[@harrychernak3980]

jmshaw357 Why do you think I am an Obama supporter?

[@jmshaw357]

Its the way your brain works--or doesn't work. (ew) Its just a hunch. I also suspect you're a homosexual.

[@JonBeuerle]

I got chills, what an amazing piece of machinery.

[@gw7624]

8:18 Just love the sound of that boost building.

[@pondmonserfox]

For the sound alone, I would rather have a Porsche Carrera GT.

[@iMoBiiiN]

Not after Paul Walker's death and that car isn't mean't for driving on roads.

[@pondmonserfox]

Great, another idiot on You Tube.

[@superssterling]

Rohit Sawlani you do release that the Porsche hit a gas line.. that's what caused the serious amount of damage. Look at photos of where the car hit before the crash and you can see the gas line. this does not mean the Porsche Carrera GT is a bad car or not meant for driving on roads, take any car and crash into a gas line I don't think it will hold up to well

[@hadrianfry]

Absolutely agree. I am yet to hear a car that makes a sound as beautiful, haunting, and evocative as the Carerra GT. It. Just. HOWLS.

[@Epiha]

Doesn't Jay already have that car?

[@KirkSH52]

Jay is very lucky because he really isn't that funny at all. When I watch him on TV I think to myself "I don't get it.".

[@RB747domme]

KirkSH52 well, you have to be a car enthusiast to enjoy watching his channel. Usually the only people who watch it, are people who love cars and bikes and looking at his collection. He doesn't have to be funny, because he's not trying to be. He's just presenting information about the cars that he drives. It just happens to be very passionate, and very good at presenting each episode. I guess if you don't get it, then don't watch any of the episodes, because if you're not into cars there's no point. My wife doesn't get it either, and doesn't watch any of them, because she thinks cars are boring. Each to his own I guess.

[@Bakanur1]

I got mad respect for leno... What an awsome car enthusiast

[@TrinidadJamesWoods]

I love their 720. So beautiful.

[@stavros969]

I'm looking forward to Jay's videos on his new McLaren P1

[@Mavermick1]

Never really watched Jay Leno (but must admit I had it in my head he was big headed and brash). But how wrong could I have been.......been watching a few of these videos and what a humble and grounded person he truly is. Nice guy with a nice "garage".

[@The_R-n-I_Guy]

Wow! I would love to work at a place like that. It's incredible

[@christophsteiner60]

well deserved Jay!

[@reecestewart97]

Absolutely gorgeous!

[@x44magnum]

Jeez mclaren's factory is beautiful. Their whole facility is quite superb actually

[@Lorenzo5173]

That is just amazing. I want one. NOW.

[@corzinc]

All black!! Wow looks beautiful!

[@Rachbella]

You are a legend Jay.

[@MrWingtip]

so great to vicariously ride in this car. no normal income person will ever have a chance at even a Porsche Cayman, let alone a super hyper car, but we can dream. Love ya J.

[@tmat04]

For a company that began building cars just a few years ago McLaren is doing a great job....so impressive! You get the impression that McLaren would be way ahead of the competition had they began manufacturing cars a very long time ago. It is really amazing what this company is doing! And you can tell they take pride in what they do just by looking at their building facility.

[@Frikgeek]

I know that time seems to get shorter as you get older, but you must be really fucking old if 21 years is "a few years" for you.

[@gigagdragoon2345]

formula 1 bro

[@tmat04]

Frikgeek Dude, I was referring to the time when McLaren began building cars completely on its own. The McLaren F1 which you are referring to was not built completely by the company. They received help from BMW, who built the engine and tuned the car. The MP4-12C was actually the very first sportscar for the road that McLaren built completely on their own. But even if you were to add the F1 as a car built completely by McLaren, 21 years ago is still no comparison to a company like Ferrari who has been building cars way longer.

[@TheSpartian19]

tmat04 they are doing very well in formula 1 racing. They know how to make a car handle because of their experience in formula 1

[@noelebbert9322]

What a beautiful time to be alive. Cars have truly made a step into the 21st century. Last time i truly felt this way about cars was the first time i saw the Enzo.