World Exclusive! Driving the McLaren P1 Spider from Lanzante | Henry Catchpole - The Driver’s Seat
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- Опубликовано: 24 окт 2023
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In this World Wide WEB exclusive Henry Catchpole drives a car that Peter PARKER would surely be a fan of - the McLaren P1 Spider, created by Lanzante. Hopefully that’s got the puns out of the way along with the obligatory Spider-Man reference to help nudge along the SEO.
For now this is the only P1 Spider in existence. Eventually there will be five customer cars in addition to this prototype, which is undergoing final development, but it will remain an incredibly rare sight. It is the work of Lanzante, the same company that took the McLaren F1 GTR to victory at the 24hrs of Le Mans in 1995. Now an authorised McLaren service centre (specialising in the Ultimate Series cars) and well known for its special projects, Lanzante has brought to life what feels like the final piece of the open top hybrid hypercar puzzle - Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta, Porsche 918 Spyder and now this.
With the P1’s original designer, Paul Howse, helping to shape the Spider and with the P1’s original test driver, Chris Goodwin, giving feedback on the dynamics, it’s no wonder that it looks and feels like a factory car. It’s also testament to the car’s aesthetic rightness that it looks like it would be a fairly easy job to take the roof off a P1, but as Dean Lanzante explains to us in this film it has taken a lot of work.
We were given a limited mileage with the P1 Spider, so we decided to make the most of every single yard and have it transported straight to a fabulous piece of road that would really test it. Ten years on from the P1’s launch, its turbocharged V8 and electric motor (producing a combined the 903bhp and 664lb ft of torque) still feels mighty and the sounds that it produces are arguably even more wild in this Spider version.
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I can do this. *picks up angle grinder*
Only costs $160,000 for the conversion…
now you gonna need to find another Flood P1 to make a sister for the Evo, just saying...
Yours is the PU model
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.
@@drummerdoingstuff5020I agree as well!
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.
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
need you to drive Tavarish's P1 when he's done. For scientific reasons
Great content, as always
You need to ask for a shot of that Tag Turbo next
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 ?
The fact that McLaren is still offering support 10 years later and spending money on developing an upgraded battery for this car is marvelous.
That's the bare minimum you should expect of them.
Given what they’ve done for F1 owners, I’m not too surprised.
$156,000 might have something to do with it
Well its a british car so it will need it😂
@@hallep9yeah there are stories of seldomly driven P1’s needing new batteries.
Can't imagine the P1 comes from 10 years ago. It still looks fantastic.
Yeah I mean we see the design borrowed in newer cars over 10 years. It was surely ahead of its time when launched.
IMHO, best looking McLaren
It's only 10 years
Wow. This looks like it was always designed to be a Spider. Nicely done.
For me, the P1 always looks better with the GTR look - which I think Lanzante do.
FINALLY
Mclaren tubs are so stiff this could have always been a targa if not for the doors
Love this car as much as when it launched, timeless design 👌🏻
The fact that it looks factory is a huge accomplishment
But it is factory
@johnhafner1001 If you couldn't order it that way brand new from mclaren it's not factory
@@johnhafner1001No, this is all Lanzante. Heck, you need to donate your existing hardtop P1 for conversion.
Mad appreciation for being able to speak so well whilst clearly making the very most of limited milage by not hanging around!
Fantastic looking car the P1 😍
Tavarish - ‘only one? Hold my beer…’
Nah this is an actual P1, not that battery-less mac he's building.
@@MatiasPerezHdz It´s sad, but you are correct Sir!
@@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.
@@Ricardo29jExactly.
@@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
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.
Yeah I met Dean a few times a few decades ago! Great guy and he’s a weapon in a kart too.
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.
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.
Just when I thought the P1 couldn’t look anymore stunning!
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!
For perfection I would like the calipers to match the interior trim please … 😊
I love the rear carbon hoops that Lanzante did behind the seats, it looks like half of a Targa top that Porsche would build.
But they’re offset from the seats?
*Tavarish has entered the chat*
VIN may say P1 but that’s it
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.
ITs all about the engine noises, the emotions from the open cabin is priceless.
Yes...and the e-motor does nothing to change that.
This car has not aged a moment.
Just. Wow. Five cars, huh? Not exclusive at all! Thank you, gentlemen, for another great episode! ✌️❤️🙂🇨🇦
I never thought I'd see someone actually DRIVE one of these, much less make such a brilliant film!
Paul Howse and Frank Stephenson did an incredible job with this. By far the most beautiful McLaren ever (except the F1 of course).
Man the P1 should've came from the factory as a Spyder. It looks immaculate. 🏁🏁
Stunning enhancement of one of the best evers! Thank you for yet another brilliant video.
I LOVE how the P1 sounds. Its the only McLaren that actually sounds like a cross plane V8 plus it makes crazy turbo noises
Such a beautiful vehicle. Thank u so very much Hagerty, cheers!
That’s a BEAUTIFUL JOB. Great works guys, very impressive.
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.
The noises! Uff! I'd imagine the drive being absolutely engaging.
Gorgeous car! Love that interior against the paint color, and the sound is perfect
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 ;)
Perhaps the only convertible with a spoiler that looks better than the coupe.
That's because it's a targa, they always look dope with a wing unlike true convertibles which look odd.
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!
Absolutely STUNNING!!! 😍😍😍😍
Such a special project and theres nobody better to express and articulate the significance and experience this car delivers than Henry.
Amazing execution--as mentioned it could easily pass as a factory body-style, which is the highest compliment IMO. Awesome car and vid!
It has to be Hagerty doing a one-of-a-kind hypercar!. What a car!.
I'm pretty sure I saw this being filmed back in August! South Wales, Afan valley near Cymmer and Treorchy. Amazing scenery.
I had the pleasure to see this in person as the mountain is right by my house! Incredible machine
Love how they went with an understated color outside, and the bright McLaren orange, inside.
Helps to emphasize the Spider-ness.
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.
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.
the p1 is the best looking modern super/hypercar by far.
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!
What a thing of beauty....Bravo.
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.
There is a reason this formed part of the holy trinity. This just became the holiest of them all.
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.
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!
this is bonkers. they did such a great job
wow looks insane. congratulations for creators. Nice images. 😮
My fav Macca - great vid and thanks for sharing team
That P1 Spider is amazing!
Beautiful ….first one I would consider to buy …love the colour combo 🔥😍😘😎
A couple of shots had me thinking of the mid 90s Renault Sport Spider 😮
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
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.
Just stunning, very jelous, a track day dream drive
Great video Henry is still the best in the game… great car looks totally stock if there is such a thing.. but which road is this shot on looks amazing?
Genuinely incredible
The P1's lines will never get old..
With all your time behind the wheel, where does this drive stand? Very curious. Epic video. Thank you
Makes you wonder why Mclaren never released a P1 Spyder. It's absolutely stunning!
I am jealous….want Henry’s job 😇
Stunning adaptation!
God, what a beautiful job they've done.
That has to be the Bwlch mountain ?? Top of the Rhondda in South Wales ?? There is some insane driving roads all across South Wales. 👌👌
Ive never liked turbo noise but for some reason the P1's turbo whooses sound amazing to me.
This really is special
The Turbo flutter is perfect
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.
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
Gorgeous is an understatement
thanks Henry!
STUNNING 👏
Great work Dean 🙏
Love those wastegates.. "Phheeeww.. Tssshhh... Pheeew"
The big question is “does it have the hybrid system”. Freddie wants to know.
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.
Same. Seems like a vanity project to me.
at 3:50 when the button has the ganesh idol printed on it !!!!!!!!!!!!!
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
You need to get a shot of that Tag Turbo next
The p1 has always been the one for me if money was no problem but the spider is amazing ❤
We can literally say that You drove the hell out of the P1 Spider.
Almost 10 years on and this platform looks like it came out just yesterday
Those turbo noises..... intoxicating.
Dude, Dean LaZante (2:15) looks exactly like an older Linus Sebastian (Linus Tech Tips). THIS IS BLOWING MY MIND!!! 🤯
That turbo noise 🤤
Lazante must make every manufacture think.. Why didn’t we think of that?
Porsche's 918 Spyder is already a 2-in-1, while Ferrari does make a standalone roadster version of the LaFerrari.
This just reminds me how much better the 3.8L sounds than the 4L in the 720s and onward
Would love to see other renderings too 😁😁
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.
True beauty, one day I shall own one.
Great. Just great
Whooosh! 🔥
Looks amazing but suspension seemed way too stiff for that road, too bouncy, how difficult is it to adjust?
"This is one of one"
Meanwhile me with a hacksaw and a dream:
Love it
Holy Cow 🐄 What a Thing 👍 Envious only a lot ❤️