McLaren F1 successor to use a twin-turbo 3.8-liter V8 - report

McLaren Automotive celebrates 20th anniversary of the legendary McLaren F1, 27.05.2010

Could be unveiled in less than a year

The highly-anticipated McLaren F1 successor, dubbed the P12, will reportedly be unveiled in less than a year.

According to CAR, the model will have dramatic styling with a double-bubble roof and a canopy-like greenhouse. As one source noted, it looks "like something out of iRobot."

Contrary to previous reports, the magazine says power will be provided by a twin-turbo 3.8-liter V8 engine with 800 hp (597 kW / 811 PS). It could be backed up by a kinetic energy recovery system (KERS) that can give the supercar short bursts of added performance.

The car is also slated to ride on a carbon fiber monocoque chassis which is similar to the one used on the MP4-12C. However, the P12 is expected to lighter and more advanced.

Pricing will reportedly start at €750,000 ($962,700 / £623,921), so start raiding those hedge funds.

Source: Car Magazine

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DBaskov

Damn, 3.8 liter V8, that's one small V8. I hope McLaren is going to stick to the car roots, by basing it strictly off racing(while being street legal of course) and not compromising any performance over comfort like the previous F1.

January 18, 2012 10:50 am

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vilivo

The F1 V8s are like 2.5... I guess it should be good enough, considering their history in that sport....

January 18, 2012 3:19 pm

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vilivo

The F1 V8s are like 2.5... I guess it should be good enough, considering their history in that sport....

January 18, 2012 3:19 pm

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Microice

Sounds more tuner than exotic.

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January 18, 2012 11:58 am

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radmeister

LAME, should of gone with a highly modified 6.0L V12 twin turbo from BMW. 3.8L hahahah, sorry but for that price you can get an Aventador for the summer, a Range Rover Supercharged for the winter, and a Continental Flying Spur for driving the family around.

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January 18, 2012 12:16 pm

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MRAD

Small displacement V8 engines have been common in racing for years, they allow these cars to produce high levels of torque and horsepower at high RPM ranges, what is so funny about that? The Lotus Esprit V8 did the exact same thing with great success, so did pretty much every single F1 car for the past thirty years or so (depending on the forumula of the time and the number of cylinders used in the engine, but high reving low displacement has been the case constantly during that period).

January 18, 2012 2:52 pm

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GRAVE

If this car will not compete against the Veyron then it does not worth the F1 successor name

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January 18, 2012 2:49 pm

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sideskraper

The McLaren F1 and Bugatti Veyron were both designed with very very different principles.

January 18, 2012 3:31 pm

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DenzelGaines92

The F1 reached the 240+ on accident cause Mclearn wasnt trying they were going for better handeling. but Bugatti started the Mph war after the CC broke the the F1's top speed

January 18, 2012 4:55 pm

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DdW

"...the model will have dramatic styling with a double-bubble roof and a canopy-like greenhouse. As one source noted, it looks 'like something out of iRobot.'" Sounds great but until the concept (or production) model arrive on the motorshow stage (or PR pics), I shall reserve my comments.

January 19, 2012 5:49 am

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Shark

Well great way to keep the weight down by using the 3.8 litre since that is what McLaren is obsessed with, along with most of the car being carbon-fibre the car will probably come in around 2500 pounds and using KERS to launch etc. should give it a mid-low 2 second 0-60 mph time. And who really cares about top speed any more?? Not like anyone will be able to achieve it even on most tracks in the world.

January 19, 2012 7:37 am

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sensei

Pfft, there ain't no replacement for displacement.

January 26, 2012 4:20 am

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Irakli jala

Dear Mr. Ron Dennis please don't sh*t in the history and don't touch "F1 successor" BMW V12 engine. Yours 3.8 liter twin-turbo V8 engine is good but it can not replace the BMW icon. Sincerely your future customers

February 29, 2012 12:13 am

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