Two McLaren models that show the transformative effect McLaren Automotive has had on the world of supercars are set to take centre stage at Auto e Moto d’Epoca in Padua, the largest classic car show of its type in Europe.
The landmark cars; the McLaren P1™, which was launched at the Paris Motor Show in 2012 and the 2019 McLaren GT will be two highlights of the show and express in dramatic fashion how McLaren DNA charged with a convention-defying ethos results in unique cars that compete at the top of their sectors.
“The P1™ and GT are two very different cars from different series, but they both define the pioneering spirit at the heart of McLaren Automotive. The McLaren P1™ is the first hybrid-powertrain hypercar ever launched, and the McLaren GT is the McLaren that redefines the rules of a grand tourer. The cars are testament to all that McLaren Automotive has achieved in an incredibly short space of time.”
Alex Long, Managing Director Europe, McLaren Automotive
For Auto e Moto d’Epoca in Padua, the British sportscar and supercar brand’s short walk through time begins with the McLaren P1™. This was the car that defined the term ‘hypercar’ with its carbon fibre construction, Formula 1-inspired aerodynamics with Drag Reduction System (DRS), and an innovative hybrid powertrain. The P1™ was the first car to introduce the Instant Power Assist System (IPAS), developed from the KERS energy recovery system used in Formula 1 cars. With a total of 916PS, the 217mph P1TM quickly established a reputation as the ultimate drivers’ car.
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21 October 2019
