McLaren W1
The ultimate successor to the F1 and P1, redefining ground-effect performance.
- Power
- 1,258 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 2.7 s
- Top speed
- 217 mph
- Est. value
- $2.1m–$2.6m
About the McLaren W1
Unveiled on the 50th anniversary of McLaren's first F1 Constructors' title, the W1 is the third entry in the brand's '1' lineage. It features the all-new MHP-8 flat-plane crank V8 paired with a radial-flux electric motor, delivering 1,258 hp exclusively to the rear wheels. The car is defined by its radical 'Active Long Tail' aerodynamics, which can generate up to 1,000 kg of downforce in Race mode. With a focus on pure driver connection, it retains hydraulic steering and a lightweight carbon fibre Aerocell tub.
McLaren W1 specs
The McLaren W1 produces 1,258 bhp (938 kW) and 1,340 Nm (988 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 2.7 seconds and has a top speed of 217 mph (350 km/h).
| Make | McLaren |
|---|---|
| Model | W1 |
| Trim | W1 |
| Years | 2025–present |
| Type | Hypercar |
| Body style | Coupé |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Production | About 399 built |
| Original price | About $2,100,000 when new |
| Engine | 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 hybrid |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3,988 cc (4.0 litres) |
| Induction | Twin-turbocharged |
| Power | 1,258 bhp (938 kW) at 9,000 rpm |
| Torque | 1,340 Nm (988 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 9,200 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 2.7 s |
| Top speed | 217 mph (350 km/h) |
| Transmission | 8-speed dual-clutch |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
How much is a McLaren W1 worth?
A typical McLaren W1 is estimated to be worth $2,100,000 – $2,600,000 (about £1,570,000 – £1,940,000).
Its original price when new was about $2,100,000.
Values are directional estimates for a typical example, not appraisals. Condition, mileage, history and specification all change what a real car is worth. Pound figures use the exchange rate of 3 November 2026. How values are estimated
McLaren W1 rarity in CarSpot
The McLaren W1 is a Unicorn card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 100 out of 100. The rarest tier: hypercars, one-offs and cars built in tiny numbers, typically fewer than about 500. A Unicorn card is worth 320 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
McLaren W1 fun facts
- The W1 features an 'Active Long Tail' rear wing that extends 300mm rearwards, effectively turning the rear of the car into a massive diffuser.
- Unlike many modern hypercars, the W1 remains strictly rear-wheel drive to save weight and maintain steering purity.
- The 8-speed transmission lacks a mechanical reverse gear; instead, the electric motor runs backwards to move the car in reverse.
