FIRST LOOK: McLaren W1 - Inside Story On 1275hp P1 Successor!

[@chrispyy606060606]

God bless McLaren for focusing on light weight, stellar driving dynamics, and keeping it RWD.

[@jansedlak8505]

It still weights more than 1,5t with all the fluids.

[@Shadowboost]

Way too heavy. About 250 kg too much

[@noeserd]

@@jansedlak8505 it weighs 4kg more than a dry p1

[@lovelehstuff]

​@@Shadowboostit's not the 1980s hypercars have stopped weighing less than 1.5t

[@eldorado__]

@@Shadowboostmore safety regulations for road cars means heavier cars… in the older days you could get a light car yes.. but at the threat to your life

[@cartermacewen3086]

The W1 is awesome. They did a great job all around.

[@all-caps3927]

no they didn't, its a solid car but it could've been 100x better. -Get rid of the hybrid rubbish that we're going to get loads of in the next decade anyway -Make it lighter -Make the styling look much more aggressive and actually progressive rather than regressive as the P1 simply looks better -Use the V10 developed for the Solus GT instead of the boring McLaren V8 regardless of how 'new' this V8 is -Make it manual (even though we knew that wasn't going to happen). This car will never be as loved as the P1, the P1 and F1 changed the hypercar industry forever this does nothing to change anything.

[@Joeyczhu]

@@all-caps3927that wouldn’t be a hyper car, it’s f1 and p1 are all the embodiment of future technologies. What you’re describing is ancient years

[@all-caps3927]

@@Joeyczhu yes it would be a hyper car - nobody these days even knows what a hypercar is stat wise or price wise or rarity wise. This 'embodiment of future technology' argument is so poorly thought through - NO BODY WANTS THE FUTRUE. Cars already do what they need to do, the rest is all about the experience. There's no use for 1300hp on the road, there's no emotion or timelessness to hybrid technology.

[@reyash4]

yeah LOL. at least design-wise, it's NOTHING compared to the P1.

[@all-caps3927]

@@reyash4 this isn't the holy trinity this is the unholy trinity. The whole industry should be using that name now exclusively

[@Jophee]

This time I like W1 more than F80

[@CaptainKedah]

Let me guess! you're British

[@Pato-ot3hf]

@@CaptainKedah He says "this time" what probably suggests that he prefers the laferrari over the P1. Nothing to do with nationality

[@anonymous_BLACKHAT-org]

W11 has really bugged with every F1 team

[@carcro]

​@@CaptainKedah Nope..check his accent

[@Kratos-005]

@@CaptainKedahYou don’t have to be British to prefer the W1 over the F80.

[@ryanfleming433]

Personally I disagree with your claim that this car “not beautiful” Personally I think it looks sick and miles better than what ever Ferrari came up with

[@JuanOne11]

Disagree with your claim.

[@perplexical]

well, @@JuanOne11 said it y'all. guess the W1 isn't beautiful now

[@TechOverclocked]

agreed

[@JustSomeGuyWithNoMaidens]

Both this and the Ferrari are hideous

[@rodhalligan5136]

you would be wrong

[@dipsan95]

"Lando is winning atm" LOOL does the launch control automatically bottle your starts for you for the full McLaren F1 experience?

[@alabaska182]

Lando is in a winning car* would make more sense, but his skills are lacking so much he can't win in the fastest car XD

[@pavlinggeorgiev]

Winning Pole positions and giving them up before the first corner 😂

[@Holoflux]

Yet he is still winning, so what's your point mate?

[@tazzerdevil98]

@@Holoflux mclaren is winning not him

[@halseyactual1732]

The automated voice and dedicated illuminated button will tell you to give up your position and say " _Papaya rules_ ".

[@clumsygarage1578]

Hey I was an intern at McLaren while they were working on this car. The “UFO” bit on top is for channeling air to the rear wing. It used to have more of a shark fin on top of that, but they ditched that because it didn’t really do anything aero wise.

[@Kurosaka]

preciate the insight man 👍

[@Akshat_sharma111]

Ayo damm how did you get that internship?

[@joejoe2658]

hey we actually watched the whole thing before commenting.

[@clumsygarage1578]

@@joejoe2658 I didn't 😢

[@wickedhouston5538]

@@joejoe2658 you are gay

[@joshbeck5831]

This car is a work of art and way better looking and sounding than the F80. What was Ferrari thinking 😂

[@untitled795]

I hate that I agree. I'm sure the F80 has a few tricks up its sleeve though.

[@XxApo70xX]

I lost it when I saw "work of art" lol.

[@SouthwestFloridaRacing.]

literally lemans winning v6, not everything is the sound

[@XxApo70xX]

@@SouthwestFloridaRacing. Literally the cheapest way to make a powerunit for your car. Its done for cutting costs and making more profit, not because what it shouldve been or smh. Not everything is sound, but who wants a sound worse than a vacuumer?

[@klay000]

it may be quiet and awfully designed it will still smoke W1

[@C1133M]

W1 is stunning, f80 looks like it was designed with lego

[@JuanOne11]

W1 looks basic, a 750s replacement or a bigger artura. F80 looks like a very aggressive hypercar.

[@zXPeterz14]

W1 has a fake rear diffuser 😂

[@almoeezali6326]

​@@JuanOne11 F80 looks like a toy

[@ctcdarkness]

@@JuanOne11the F80 looks like shit honestly.

[@alexprost7505]

w1 looks like supercar from gta

[@jaybrown4246]

H1 is general motors , I believe, for the original Hummer...

[@anonymousagent4336]

lol true!!

[@davidmangrum9556]

I dont know why they'd bother registering "U1". That's a terrible name for a car with racing aspirations. I1 would make a lot more sense.

[@Aussieguy72]

Same with Kawasaki H1

[@vulcan9898]

r1, q1 ? N1?

[@dazzhotchkin]

W1 was also one of the last Holden Special Vehicles models

[@krismac7695]

Actually quite like the W1s looks. Certainly better looking the the F80 anyway. If I had a spare 2 million, I'd buy the McLaren.

[@JuanOne11]

Nope, not better looking than F80.

[@sukakomentar4575]

​@@JuanOne11You're blind, The W1 is more prettier than F80.

[@gdfggggg]

I think it’s badass looking. I reckon it will be a grower, especially in different colours.

[@SmoothShaft]

It would look MEGA in black

[@all-caps3927]

its just looks basic compared to every other hypercar these days though. This is towards the bottom end of extremeness - so banal

[@MrVorpalsword]

haven't you pre-ordered the new JaG? ;)

[@LDwiggs]

The more years it has behind it, the more I believe what I thought the first time I saw the P1: it’s the most beautiful car ever built. I literally got emotional the first time I saw one in person. It’s just overwhelming.

[@xGqlactic]

W1 so far is the better holy trinity car, far better than the F80. Can't wait to see what porsche cooks next.

[@JuanOne11]

Nope

[@markusstevensakabiginfinit9523]

Porsche already said that they are not dropping a "halo" car anytime soon

[@perplexical]

@@JuanOne11 bro is replying to every comment

[@JuanOne11]

@@perplexical My wish, what's your deal here?

[@perplexical]

@@JuanOne11 i just find it very amusing lol

[@Baimobile7]

You know the Mclaren PR guy had a smirk on his face when he asked Chris Harrison to talk with the top gear guys.

[@Cassp0nk]

Because Harrison is terrible on camera?

[@spoolindsm127]

@@Cassp0nk I thought something to do with Chris Harris from Top Gear

[@ValuedComment]

Its dry weight is 1,399 kg, but the GMA T.50's wet weight is 986 kg, and it has that delicious Cosworth V12 that revs to 12,100 rpm. They're all still way behind Gordon Murray...

[@tadpatrick8523]

they just have a different approach to their cars. i wouldn't put either car behind the other.

[@bigshorty4855]

​@@tadpatrick8523I would. Light weight drivers car > heavier computer assisted car.

[@tadpatrick8523]

@@bigshorty4855I agree, I would take the t50 over pretty much any car, but to say mclaren is "behind" GMA isn't fair imo.

[@magnustan841]

Behind in terms of soul stirring, but ahead on technology and geeky bits. It depends on what you value/like, there’s no right or wrong preference.

[@tadpatrick8523]

@@magnustan841 Maybe. I think the overwhelming nature of the w1 would be pretty soul stirring, just in a different way than the t50. They're just different, again, I wouldn't put either behind the other

[@adarshraj7352]

I just don't get the hate. It looks really good. Yes, not as good as the P1, but still a beautiful car.

[@oskar6661]

I mean, the hate is simple...you think it looks good...I do not. You're not wrong, nor am I. To me, it is a genuinely ugly car - but I find most McLarens ugly (at least their current cars).

[@ArthaxtaDaVince777]

@adarshraj7352 p1 was a masterpiece in design, this is more straightforward but still beautiful. It looks generic for a hypercar.

[@redcastle3522]

@@oskar6661you think the 765LT looks ugly ? Wow

[@adarshraj7352]

@@oskar6661 which ones do you like, outside McLaren, just curious?

[@aidan6557]

First impressions this car didn't do it for me but its had time to marinate. And I love it. Worthy p1 successor

[@ashutoshtewari274]

I disagree regarding the design. In my view, it looks quite appealing and would be even more striking in a darker color. The McLaren Senna faced similar design critiques but has since become a classic.

[@Luke-cb3ly]

If a car look's better on a dark color it's because it's ugly.....

[@Luke-cb3ly]

@@ashutoshtewari274 but I'm not saying you're wrong. beauty is subjective

[@smaxfpv1337]

Beauty is not subjective and design adheres to certain rules and standards. This is objectively convoluted and quite frankly - ugly.

[@oskar6661]

No one in the world thinks the Senna is a "classic"...

[@Pato-ot3hf]

The Senna is still ugly though imo

[@Michael-yz4mc]

Don’t get the hate this looks amazing.

[@all-caps3927]

looks very basic compared to other hypercars - absolutely nothing special. Doesn't look bad though.

[@Jakabs-x3z]

@all-caps3927 cap

[@Hungary_0987]

@all-caps3927”basic” lmao what? The ferrari looks way more “basic” then this 😂

[@markusstevensakabiginfinit9523]

I absolutely love the look of the W1... great successor to the P1... Muuuuuch better looking than the F80 for sure. And less expensive 😅

[@jilanurrahman5361]

Front side looks like Rimac Nevera

[@Zippy-f9f]

No it doesn’t!

[@sellorasebotsa327]

@@Zippy-f9f112 people disagree with you

[@shadowofthenamelessking]

Rimac looks like McLaren*

[@josephjewellers]

@@Zippy-f9f a Rimac knock off......can't blame them coz the company is running into financial trouble

[@Rngh00101]

The venom F5 and the nevera looks similar too

[@Anaxarxes]

when they do these comparisons of f1 to p1 and W1, as the only thing they have in common is the fact that they are centennial limited production runs; they oversee how much the F1 has on all of them in terms of everyday usability, attention to detail and the fact that they made a 'road car' that could do what a race car could; rather than a race car for the road. Gordon Murray is a man to be remembered as the greatest designers not only for cars, but all for all.

[@anderson2718]

Dammit porsche drop the car!

[@dell9483]

They are releasing a new boxster soon

[@markusstevensakabiginfinit9523]

Porsche already said, they are not dropping a "halo" car anytime soon

[@mosessyachakanza1209]

They'll definitely be the best

[@cardude1992]

Porsche has nothing this time it seems.

[@v0ldy54]

Spoiler: they won't. They have nothing at hand, they scrapped the electric hypercar and you can't just put an engine instead o the motor and call it a day...

[@arielvargas9970]

17:49 Man! Can you see those aerodynamics lines? it's just orgasmic 😎

[@thecayman8567]

Idk what are you talking about, W1 looks amazing

[@garrettscott138]

This car is STUNNING to look at, it screams hypercar, the F80 SCREAMS lego set, every McLaren is stunning to look at and this is above the rest.

[@thedownshiftchannel]

McLaren seem to have a history of releasing cars in specs that do them no favours I remember looking at the 720s press release and not being a fan then seeing it in person and loving it

[@TechWiz1983]

This is by far my favorite design out of all cars in this exact category. It's absolutely stunning. Well done, design team!

[@bayandaimran]

3:27 Bro hasn’t been watching the past 3 Grand Prix

[@HybridMiranda]

The suspension components were an eye-opener for me; they look more like bones than traditional components. Mother nature and evolution make some of the most spectacularly strong, efficient shapes out there, so I'm really happy to see McLaren using nature's algorithms to make the W1 quite literally an organic machine... that's so sick!!

[@nasif_710]

waited for this video for so long......finally

[@Mr1comment]

WOW!! WOW!! WOW!! McLaren is truly in a class by themselves!!!!

[@macattackk]

Really love the look (and of course the figures) of this car. I don’t really understand the disappointment to be honest I think McLaren have nailed it, much more so than Ferrari

[@aasimyousaf2455]

Absolutely stunning design imo. This, the speedtail and the solus all look amazing

[@ElT1greVerde]

Gas tank stacked on the battery pack and Mac’s propensity for catching fire seems like a risky play 🔥

[@anamsakalonu4518]

Every car you have ever known can catch fire. Batteries are less flammable than petrol

[@andrelicks]

Thank you for making me feel close and inside a car I wish but never will be! Amazing video!

[@TheAselert]

0:38 what is this fake diffuser that begins only after the rear wheels instead of being stretched up to the middle chassis?!

[@jansedlak8505]

Good catch! I saw many pictures of this car and never thought about it.

[@TheAselert]

@ same! Until now… It must be a reason I suppose but I was just surprised 🤔

[@samueloluleye3808]

I'm sure mclaren knows what they're doing aero-wise. Listening to the explanation for the wing cut out here 13:26 let's you know their aero isn't cosmetic or fake

[@TheAselert]

@ I think so too. But this cut on the diffuser surprised me…

[@jansedlak8505]

​@@TheAselertI checked it again on McLaren's website and diffuser is actually longer on their animation. You can barely see it beacuse they cleverly used the wind lines to cover that part. I wonder what B Sport would say about it.

[@MrPirateking619]

Unlike ferrari it has a modern design and proper use of hybrid technology well done

[@JudgeDredd_]

I like the look of it

[@RadostinMarinov24]

6:04 186mph in less than 12.7 seconds???😳🔥🔥 That is ridiculous💯🔥🔥 Absolutely phenomenal work by Mclaren 💯🔥🔥🔥

[@STILLRACING]

10/10 car, well done Mclaren!

[@prajwalmeshram32]

5:01 what a sequence, props to animation/modelling team 👏🏽

[@anvard]

Top Gear is not automobile journalist anymore. It's car blogger now

[@victorrothschild4203]

The fact that folks are ponying up for the unicorn F1 at 20 Milly says it all. Gordon you're a legend.. these type of cars are literally immortalized.. drive it till you smile and then park it for two decades bro

[@blarkdexture8899]

McLaren F1 is all Gordon Murray.

[@northernasatru7562]

the alienlooking front suspension bits are what amazed me the most tbh

[@angelmarquez6000]

Looks way better than the f80!

[@JuanOne11]

Not even close.

[@serenawatkins6875]

It may not be as good looking as the stunning P1 and even better looking F1, which remains the greatest looking and finest hypercar to date, but you know it’s just going to be a brilliant, like its predecessors were. Britain is truly ahead of the hypercar game at the moment - Valkyrie, T50 and W1.

[@autorennengaming]

I am just waiting for the W1 GTR.

[@JohnP.6775]

I told you all to wait until we get to see it in first person it looks incredible and the technology in this car is honestly just insane, and the fact they have thought about it from a normal day to day car from the interior with the adjustable cup holders, the entertainment system, storage and the usb ports. can't wait to see this in McLaren's Volcano Orange.

[@fredzilco3943]

The rich will get richer, and you will get poorer. The contrast between the haves and the have Nots will become so well contrasted, that no one will even try to bargain for wealth or success. It's a sad day in this world. Where we are designing cars for billionaires, not just successful people. But, it will never be attainable to any average man. No matter what their level of success may be. We are catering to a market that is absolutely obnoxious.

[@JDJD-mw9rr]

It's about pushing technoligical and automotive limits more than anything, and when you are developing something innovative it cost more money than normal production. The same computer technology that was unattainable 60 years ago and took us to the moon is now in the palm of your hand so you can leave a pitty me KZbin comment. Also, the amount of money you have is relative. Im sure you'd be looked at as filthy rich to those who live in Africa. The Saudi oil kings would see the wealthy business man who buys this car as poor.

[@nicknuggets369]

Yea with that kind of attitude things like this are unattainable. Change your way of thinking and it’s possible your outlook and understanding of what can be accomplished is limitless. Someone can so why not you.

[@TheTripleFCollection]

We'll be Speccing ours soon! We may be a bit biased but think this takes the cake over the F80

[@radicaIized]

I look forward to it

[@LoudModeOn]

You may well be biased, but this thing does look way better than the F80! Can't wait to see your spec!

[@TheRealUnderCap]

Every 10 years, McClaren always came out with a popular supercar per decade.

[@DavidBeddard]

2:54 I think that glossy orange paint and the very flat lighting are not flattering this car.

[@davidvimpany2783]

Matt Armstrong be rubbing his hands together.. 👏🏼

[@perjalananwaktu7181]

Why didn't just name it P2 ?

[@GetawayGuyDriver]

I love the W1, my new fav McLaren, can't wait to see a GTR version

[@RodTerraa]

I don't understand what you guys (big auto channels) are talking about this car not looking amazing. This is by far the most beautiful and exciting looks around all hype cars from current generation and the next around the corner. The new headlight signature is so wicked and modern, I can't wait to see new McLaren with the same design language. The Ferrari F80 is ridiculous, Porsche don't even worth mention sunce even Porsche is scratching the ugly thing. But this w1 makes my heart beat faster just to look at it. Just like La Ferrari and P1 did back in the day. It makes me want to create more businesses to perhaps one day be able to afford one.

[@oreocavani7688]

looks so much better than the ferrari

[@JuanOne11]

Nope

[@SuperLuckyCat7]

The F1 is the G.O.A.T. 🏆Period. 🏁

[@costafilh0]

Hopefully they bring that high-revving V8 and the V10 from the Solus GT to some of the road cars in the lineup, without the hybrid system.

[@LizzieMcewen]

The Alemio team is setting the bar high for presales. Transparency + bonuses = community trust!

[@AErealm]

W1 over F80

[@edoardodepiccoli3004]

cannot beat the P1, probably one of the best looking cars ever made

[@kentonian]

400kg over a t50. 400kg! I don’t think Gordon is impressed

[@UKBUILT]

T50 is impressively light 😍 I'm aiming for 1100kg for my V12 build 😎

[@clumsygarage1578]

I don’t think it’s that bad, considering that it’s a hybrid. And this has a lot more power. Not saying the T50 isn’t amazing btw.

[@mohammedawadud7238]

Also double the power 😂

[@leehenry5764]

Nearly double the power though

[@Blvck0ne]

The W1 does look very McLaren and it’s every bit as gorgeous as the P1, but the P1 is a legend that checks all boxes.

[@alessandrob.1354]

P1 most exciting of the trinity? Seriously?😅

[@garythefishable]

I think most that drove it would agree. It basically wanted you dead. The Porsche was however by fair the best from an engineering perspective.

[@leehenry5764]

Yes it was

[@alessandrob.1354]

@@leehenry5764 u either blind or deaf

[@alessandrob.1354]

@@garythefishable most of the reviewer would consider the LaFerrari as the most desierable

[@MKhan1-12]

Can’t wait to see what Porsche has under wraps and eventually all three cars on a drag strip. That’ll be exciting to see.

[@ImmaBeBored]

lando winning? meaning bottling turn 1s and wins?

[@pierrekronbert6741]

I just say that McLaren is the leader in sportscar. Good work to all. 🎉🎉

[@betonblack3621]

I love it, looks like a Lego car. In a good way. All you guys saying its ugly would cream your pants if someone handed you the keys and said keep it. Lol

[@sesp5322]

Of course they would, because its worth a lot of money, now they can sell it and get the car they really want

[@oskar6661]

I mean...we wouldn't. We'd just take it, flip it, and buy something we actually thought looked good.

[@billgreen6460]

This guy is loco...this car is beautiful!! My fav so far.

[@mrsnugget6624]

hell nah

[@Zach-sg3ro]

As a LaFerrari hardcore fan, this W1 is better than the F80 by leagues further! I'm sorry, Ferrari dropped the ball with the F80.

[@jeffwill4923]

The special series limited models will have a more refined look. F80 is following racing more vs LaFerrari.

[@Phynomeagle]

I love the W1 nomenclature.

[@Vinraymi]

I personally love how this car looks, so much more than the F80 xD (Ferrari, WHAT have you DONE!?)

[@spindled]

Let’s not talk in absolutes when it comes to opinions. I think it’s a truly beautiful car. Looks incredibly slick and racy imo

[@KirkLazurus]

P1 @ 0:08 The lines on it are sooo GOOD.

[@costafilh0]

The interior color scheme perfectly describes how I feel about hybrids.

[@wm6746]

No contest. This is 10x better than the F80

[@JuanOne11]

F80 is much more beautiful.

[@tsmith7146]

​​@@JuanOne11 You really don't like people saying they prefer the looks of the W1 to the F80! In this thread, every time someone says they prefer the looks of the W1 (and there appear to be quite a few people preferring the looks of the W1), you make a similar reply!

[@JuanOne11]

@@tsmith7146 What's wrong if I say the F80 is more beautiful? The OP didn't say they prefer the W1, their comment is like a verdict just like my comment! If you have a problem with my responses then you simply have to deal with them.

[@tsmith7146]

@@JuanOne11 No problem with it at all. Its just amusing seeing the endless repetition of your response on nearly every thread.

[@JuanOne11]

@@tsmith7146 So either laugh it off or mind your own business. And I haven't said anything like that when someone particularly says they prefer or like the W1, understand the original comment first and then understand what I responded. It definitely isn't causing any problems for you, isn't it?

[@STILLRACING]

W1>>>>>F80

[@JuanOne11]

Nice joke

[@louisrussell700]

I think there’s something to be said for the launch spec, having the two tone black and orange will likely affect the perception of lines, there’s every chance it’ll look better with different options.

[@snapjenk]

I don't know why these presenters keep calling it unattractive.. This thing looks unreal imo.

[@abdul65]

As a P1 owner I am so excited to buy the next successor

[@Marty-sl7wq]

guys why yall are so separated, both f80 and w1 are sexy

[@franciscojaviervaldeonpaez9864]

I really like the car. Very interesting design, some curves and angles mixed in a clever way. The little UFO hat on the roof looks nice. 🧡👌💨🏁

[@eric1234912]

Looks like a Lykan Hypersport lol

[@linda_malope]

One thing going against this W1 is the over use of black ascents. But this is without a doubt the best looking of the 2 new Holy Trinity. P1 living on nostalgia, because that hanging spoiler is something out of a video game.

[@ZAPHNATHVIPIN]

Jeremy says, "The P1 is a Widowmaker". McLaren had stuck with that P1 concepts for W1 also... Love You McLaren...

[@Holgzac6]

I like the idea of only using the electric motor for reverse, saves a bit of weight for the gearbox.

[@pedaknezevic1912]

Designwise, P1 and F1 are art museum level masterpieces.

[@ryand4786]

The wizards at McLaren have done it again, what an awesome machine

[@ezbron]

If the P1 was ever considered more exciting than Laferrari, we can clearly see how much this was so more interesting than the F80! Specially sound wise!

[@GrayFoxGamingHD]

T 50 is my fav super car of this era

[@jimmymidson5393]

Flog this thing is stunning.

[@nickjones0803]

How has this guy landed in this job? Who write this script and who chose his wardrobe? This is the best Top Gear could muster?

[@montereyshrimp]

How does exhaust pressure affect (if at all) the “long tail” effect from when the wing is pulled out? If it effectively elongates the working envelope of the diffuser upwards, allowing for more performance, how does the turbulence induced by the exhaust gasses interact with the upwards flow of the diffuser?

[@richardpatton2502]

The interior design is called the “Diarrhea” A whole comity with all kinds of degrees actually decided this was a good idea. Incredible All the best to everyone

[@alanprobsten2858]

I freaking love the F80 and can’t wait to see Gintani fix the exhaust

[@gthmm]

Feels more like a future LT model than a new hypercar.

[@DavidDatura]

Umm, educational. My opinion of the W1 has improved considerably following this video. Even if I’m still not enamored by the nondescript styling. The engineering’s great though, and Gullwing doors! Oh and really nicely styled wheels too. It’s actually a shame they’re black (which I usually like) and not silver allowing the styling to standout more.