World Exclusive! Driving the McLaren P1 Spider from Lanzante | Henry Catchpole - The Driver’s Seat

[@HenryCatchpole]

Hope you all enjoy this! Just want to say thank you to Glenn and Ben for another ace job with the filming - the long drone shot at the end of the intro has to be one of my all-time favourites in terms of conveying a sense of space and escapism.

[@devanshgupta9860]

I remember you guys did a similar shot with the bmw m5 cs video at the end. That was equally as good if not better

[@sportturismo_4s]

need you to drive Tavarish's P1 when he's done. For scientific reasons

[@mrcnez2575]

Great content, as always

[@jryalls]

You need to ask for a shot of that Tag Turbo next

[@dhyanshethia7445]

Amazing ! Great insights, great shots and even better commentary ! Keep it up and look forward to more ! Drone shot is the highlight ! What is the location where the car is being driven ?

[@tavarish]

I can do this. *picks up angle grinder*

[@Bob_Smith19]

Only costs $160,000 for the conversion…

[@cacetinhoericclapton3714]

now you gonna need to find another Flood P1 to make a sister for the Evo, just saying...

[@drummerdoingstuff5020]

Yours is the PU model

[@drummerdoingstuff5020]

Yeah, I don’t know why people are getting so upset about the loss of the barely 100 hp weight of a motorcycle battery pack and hybrid system when you can be lighter and more powerful with the upgraded engine.. you made the right choice my friend. I suggest getting a little shot a nitrous for that button on the steering wheel.

[@lusoamericanpatriot1984]

@@drummerdoingstuff5020I agree as well!

[@samsonite360]

The fact that McLaren is still offering support 10 years later and spending money on developing an upgraded battery for this car is marvelous.

[@SMlFFY85]

That's the bare minimum you should expect of them.

[@siafaalvin2209]

Given what they’ve done for F1 owners, I’m not too surprised.

[@UpTheAnte1987]

$156,000 might have something to do with it

[@hallep9]

Well its a british car so it will need it😂

[@KarmaticEvolution]

@@hallep9yeah there are stories of seldomly driven P1’s needing new batteries.

[@vincej3573]

Wow. This looks like it was always designed to be a Spider. Nicely done.

[@julianevans9548]

For me, the P1 always looks better with the GTR look - which I think Lanzante do.

[@KCJbomberFTW]

FINALLY Mclaren tubs are so stiff this could have always been a targa if not for the doors

[@thebritishautochannel]

Love this car as much as when it launched, timeless design 👌🏻

[@JamesMay-kh4lj]

Can't imagine the P1 comes from 10 years ago. It still looks fantastic.

[@marccyberwiz]

Yeah I mean we see the design borrowed in newer cars over 10 years. It was surely ahead of its time when launched.

[@TymaDem]

IMHO, best looking McLaren

[@SMlFFY85]

It's only 10 years

[@1991julez]

Mad appreciation for being able to speak so well whilst clearly making the very most of limited milage by not hanging around!

[@markvodden7531]

I had the pleasure of meeting Dean Lanzante and having a tour of his facility. What a fantastic guy, who clearly works hard, has a passion for his business and the cars. Thank you for a great film Henry.

[@gweflj]

Yeah I met Dean a few times a few decades ago! Great guy and he’s a weapon in a kart too.

[@ThomasFiveTwo]

The fact that it looks factory is a huge accomplishment

[@johnhafner1001]

But it is factory

[@ThomasFiveTwo]

@johnhafner1001 If you couldn't order it that way brand new from mclaren it's not factory

[@farishanafiah8461]

​@@johnhafner1001No, this is all Lanzante. Heck, you need to donate your existing hardtop P1 for conversion.

[@AuthorSaulAlan]

Fantastic looking car the P1 😍

[@all-caps3927]

Excellent project from Lanzante, it looks so good. The wow-factor of the P1 has always been its visceral nature, and the spider version just accentuates its best trait. What a machine.

[@f1ells849]

Seeing this in person at Goodwood FOS this year, it does not disappoint. The detail and execution is stunning, it looks like it was always destined to be built. You would assume items such as the windscreen are new, bespoke items, but no. It's the original screen, unbelievably. What a thing and worth every penny; I think everyone that could, would.

[@bpowick]

Just when I thought the P1 couldn’t look anymore stunning!

[@chrispana220]

ITs all about the engine noises, the emotions from the open cabin is priceless.

[@funkyfurballs1078]

Yes...and the e-motor does nothing to change that.

[@Kyuzeth]

I already thought P1 Spider looked gorgeous when I first saw it; it's even better in motion. My hat's off to Lanzante for this feat of design and engineering! Huge thanks to the kind owner for allowing P1 Spider to be driven, and to Mr. Catchpole and the team for this fantastic video.

[@patrickm4566]

This car is the perfect P1. I love the color combo, and the lack of roof makes it look as special as it is. I’m a fan of open cars anyway, but they aren’t always as well executed as this one. I love it!

[@paulfinch5417]

For perfection I would like the calipers to match the interior trim please … 😊

[@TSERJI]

@@paulfinch5417 if you’re willing to pay for it, lanzante will do it

[@sports2hedz542]

Paul Howse and Frank Stephenson did an incredible job with this. By far the most beautiful McLaren ever (except the F1 of course).

[@Sorted7]

Tavarish - ‘only one? Hold my beer…’

[@MatiasPerezHdz]

Nah this is an actual P1, not that battery-less mac he's building.

[@edcunhaph]

@@MatiasPerezHdz It´s sad, but you are correct Sir!

[@Ricardo29j]

@@MatiasPerezHdz Your comment raises an interesting contradiction. You're critical of Tavarish removing the hybrid system, yet you haven't mentioned the substantial non-original changes made by Lanzante to the P1 Spider. This inconsistency seems somewhat hypocritical since both modifications deviate from the original McLaren P1 design.

[@robwaters8848]

​@@Ricardo29jExactly.

[@joshuad1716]

@@Ricardo29jthe original drivetrain is unmodified. The body style is changed only. A la Ferrari aperta is still a laferrari in the same way this is still a p1

[@tyler9703]

I never thought I'd see someone actually DRIVE one of these, much less make such a brilliant film!

[@williamfischer3990]

I love the rear carbon hoops that Lanzante did behind the seats, it looks like half of a Targa top that Porsche would build.

[@nickTdavison]

But they’re offset from the seats?

[@CarCompilationChannel93]

I LOVE how the P1 sounds. Its the only McLaren that actually sounds like a cross plane V8 plus it makes crazy turbo noises

[@Under_Construction100]

I can't think of anyone else who'd have done this video justice other than Henry. Also, if it wasn't for the interview I wouldn't have known the P1 Spider isn't a factory built offering - meaning these guys have done brilliant work.

[@brianswille]

Thank you Henry for another great video. You have a gift to deliver an impactful feeling to the viewer. Your gonna need to drive Tvarish's P1EVO when he is done ;)

[@Yabuddy53]

the p1 is the best looking modern super/hypercar by far.

[@V2win1000]

Such a special project and theres nobody better to express and articulate the significance and experience this car delivers than Henry.

[@nicolasdelabassetiere8829]

With regulatory and design philosophy changes that have come since the creation of original P1, it remains to this day the most well executed modern McLaren by quite some margin! This Lanzante Spider version is just an absolute masterpiece cherry on an already delicious cake.

[@boy638]

*Tavarish has entered the chat*

[@Bob_Smith19]

VIN may say P1 but that’s it

[@Yourmission9]

Gorgeous car! Love that interior against the paint color, and the sound is perfect

[@AnderParis]

Superb review Henry, as usual you are great at communicating the details and the emotions of driving such a special car! What a beauty, this P1 Spider. She is even better looking than the regular one.

[@bliglum]

Love how they went with an understated color outside, and the bright McLaren orange, inside. Helps to emphasize the Spider-ness.

[@robinpratt1541]

Stunning enhancement of one of the best evers! Thank you for yet another brilliant video.

[@fteoOpty64]

It has to be Hagerty doing a one-of-a-kind hypercar!. What a car!.

[@KNMK259]

You drove P1 joy on your birthday, that felt special. Now when you have driven this, it feels like some part of the Soul of the car is changed, unable to decide for good or fate. Tavarish's P1, I am more excited about that. This feels like a dream which had to happen. 5 is good.

[@HighOctaneSpeedShop]

Man the P1 should've came from the factory as a Spyder. It looks immaculate. 🏁🏁

[@digital-schnitzel]

The noises! Uff! I'd imagine the drive being absolutely engaging.

[@markmcknight9927]

That’s a BEAUTIFUL JOB. Great works guys, very impressive.

[@peterx213]

Such a beautiful vehicle. Thank u so very much Hagerty, cheers!

[@scottimusgarrett15]

Just. Wow. Five cars, huh? Not exclusive at all! Thank you, gentlemen, for another great episode! ✌️❤️🙂🇨🇦

[@robhallahan163]

Henry I hope you feel rewarded for the work you do; the craft and curation you and your team pour into these "micro movies" must be vast. If you were a panel beater putty manufacturers would be out of a job, as there is no "filler. Superb quality mate, thank you muchly from down under!

[@B0RRAC0]

Absolutely STUNNING!!! 😍😍😍😍

[@993GT3]

This car has not aged a moment.

[@A2KLAU]

There is a reason this formed part of the holy trinity. This just became the holiest of them all.

[@jrodgaming114]

I had the pleasure to see this in person as the mountain is right by my house! Incredible machine

[@NicholasTJR]

What a thing of beauty....Bravo.

[@farishanafiah8461]

Lanzante is doing the God's work! It might not be completely bespoke since you have to donate your existing hardtop P1 for the conversion, but I'm happy to see it exist.

[@spent808]

Perhaps the only convertible with a spoiler that looks better than the coupe.

[@ImBarryScottCSS]

That's because it's a targa, they always look dope with a wing unlike true convertibles which look odd.

[@cosmicpop]

I'm pretty sure I saw this being filmed back in August! South Wales, Afan valley near Cymmer and Treorchy. Amazing scenery.

[@lupo5184]

Considering the license plate, someone from Neumarkt near the beautiful town of Regensburg in Bavaria must be a very happy person now. And he wants us all to know it.

[@tmh44]

Amazing execution--as mentioned it could easily pass as a factory body-style, which is the highest compliment IMO. Awesome car and vid!

[@robinvandeklok1450]

this is bonkers. they did such a great job

[@BOOSTEDDUDE]

That P1 Spider is amazing!

[@km6832]

For those that dont know, the carbon tub of many of these supercars and hypercars all start out as open top, ie they have no roof, they then bond a roof to it to make it a coupe

[@Gippo50]

Stunning adaptation!

[@drummerdoingstuff5020]

Gorgeous is an understatement

[@markpass4215]

Brilliant…Tavarish thank god you have a sense of humour…unlike the sad little trolls sniping from their keyboards at you..Keep doing the amazing work and can’t wait to see the Super Evo P1 T

[@andy00grant]

I love the P1. Im not sure I like it without the roof there is just something i can't put my finger on that i just don't like as much. Anyway as always another amazing video.

[@hifiandmtb]

Same. Seems like a vanity project to me.

[@daworstone]

STUNNING 👏

[@robwaters8848]

Dude, Dean LaZante (2:15) looks exactly like an older Linus Sebastian (Linus Tech Tips). THIS IS BLOWING MY MIND!!! 🤯

[@timmason5230]

thanks Henry!

[@thetinman___]

Genuinely incredible

[@Delta1084]

About the P1 I love the fact that the pinnacle of UK automotive is only available with proper (left) steering wheel position.

[@Android-vk8yh]

Just stunning, very jelous, a track day dream drive

[@sehemunzuri]

We can literally say that You drove the hell out of the P1 Spider.

[@somerandomfella]

The P1's lines will never get old..

[@michaelmcdonald9847]

Looks much better as a coupe

[@ThunderApache]

Is that a Ganesh emblem 3:51 on the car?

[@robrackstraw]

God, what a beautiful job they've done.

[@q5echo154]

Lucky boy that Catchpole. Halfway decent looking after you clean him up a bit. They must really like him for some reason. Good on ya mate!

[@JMPhotography91]

First video I've watched from this channel. So much love for this car and brilliantly well captured. Sure this won't be the last video I watch from you.

[@TheAslakVind]

Love those wastegates.. "Phheeeww.. Tssshhh... Pheeew"

[@edcunhaph]

I get curious how a HDK one would look! Probably would not make sense due to the lack of roof and aero changes, but I would love one! Hahaha

[@srinitaaigaura]

Makes you wonder why Mclaren never released a P1 Spyder. It's absolutely stunning!

[@drew699]

I cant ever understand why people don’t want their cars to be convertible. It’s adds such a huge whole other dimension & pure joy to driving cars. But chopping the top of a P1, might be taking things to extremes!

[@danghilarducci50]

That's why i love my 600LT the look is so close to the P1

[@automotiveaffairsshorts]

Well said, Henry… Ferrari gave the LaFerrari an Aperta model, Porsche 918 Spyder was a open car to begin with, this Lanzante completes the trio.

[@notoriousl.a.d2427]

This really is special

[@kings3803]

The p1 has always been the one for me if money was no problem but the spider is amazing ❤

[@emckenna1190]

The Turbo flutter is perfect

[@markgrace659]

It's like I'm seeing the same vanilla ice cream cone for 10 years now but now it's only a cake cone. Exciting!

[@RFlash-xc4lo]

Ive never liked turbo noise but for some reason the P1's turbo whooses sound amazing to me.

[@lloydlee5905]

True beauty, one day I shall own one.

[@ChrisJackson36]

This just reminds me how much better the 3.8L sounds than the 4L in the 720s and onward

[@shaheenevans]

My fav Macca - great vid and thanks for sharing team

[@siddharthjr4088]

at 3:50 when the button has the ganesh idol printed on it !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Bob_Smith19]

The big question is “does it have the hybrid system”. Freddie wants to know.

[@mebahiah]

wow looks insane. congratulations for creators. Nice images. 😮

[@sidbigman8567]

This is lovely, Freddy is building the fastest p1...

[@ctk4949]

It's NOT a P1!! lol

[@Ricardo29j]

@@ctk4949 Based on your perspective, the P1 Spider by Lanzante not qualifying as a P1, and the absence of criticism for the non-original modifications by Lanzante, seems somewhat hypocritical, as both deviations from the original McLaren P1 design.

[@ctk4949]

@@Ricardo29j Hmm no roof or no hybrid and totally different engine?? Yea both are the same!! LOL!!!!

[@Ricardo29j]

@@ctk4949 What are you trying to convey? The P1 Spider in question has retained its original essence, even though its chassis has been replaced. While the original chassis was entirely replaced, it remains a P1 at its core. It's essential to clarify that Tavarish's P1 should still be recognized as a P1. His objective revolves around transforming it into the world's fastest P1 by eliminating the underperforming hybrid system, a component that McLaren originally regarded as merely a 'boost button' for sporadic power surges. This modification serves not only to shed weight but to focus on achieving an impressive top speed of 400 km/h from the original 350km/h making the fastest and only one in the world

[@ctk4949]

@@Ricardo29j But it won't be a stock P1, that's all. Who cares if it's faster or lighter. It just won't be an original P1!! Why spend $600k on a P1, if all he cared about is making it faster he could have saved a bunch of money and gotten a wrecked 765LT!!

[@2007zodiac]

for me, this is The Greatest super-car ever Built!, and i'm including the F1 in that statement!!!!!.....An open-Top P1??....THERE ARE NO WORDS!!!!!!!!.. A fun fact here..after 10yrs, a new upgrade battery will cost you $120.000 for a P1...Let alone $30.000 for the connector!!!!....

[@ThinkfreeorDie]

Those turbo noises..... intoxicating.

[@DonLee1980]

Mclaren P1 owners: oh my god that is so cool. you can take the roof off now. 918 owners: *laughing*

[@tgwkk9167]

I am jealous….want Henry’s job 😇

[@UpTheAnte1987]

A couple of shots had me thinking of the mid 90s Renault Sport Spider 😮

[@tomvu4281]

Almost 10 years on and this platform looks like it came out just yesterday

[@aidra]

Great. Just great

[@jryalls]

You need to get a shot of that Tag Turbo next

[@adriennefoley2906]

Beautiful ….first one I would consider to buy …love the colour combo 🔥😍😘😎

[@JParkes43]

That turbo noise 🤤

[@SamI-jk5vt]

the car that launched my love for cars

[@ashishpatel350]

coupe looks a million times better.

[@QuinshaBonita-mv8vq]

Love it