We had a P1 at the shop I work at for a photo shoot. The attention to detail on this car is amazing. Everything on this car is looks exquisite. No flaws in the carbon fiber. Fit and finish is really next level, from interior to bodywork. The car, whether you like the styling or not, is a work of art. I work on exotic cars for a living and I have to admit, this is one of the most finely detailed cars I've seen.
For me this is the most beautiful car in the world & has the all around package 100% nothing missing. If I could choose any car in the world no matter the price it would be a P1 hands down I wouldn't have to think for more than 3 seconds.
SuperStar O looks a lot worse in person and very underwhelming the first time i saw one. Just hasnt grown on me alomg with every other current mclaren .
Seriously, this particular P1 has been through everything. It's got the license plates "PI OOV" and I've seen it here, on Top Gear, and in official races.
Well done Steve back on top form. What a phenomenal car though. My two cents:- LaFerrari - fastest straight line speed and best sound. 918- Most comfortable, epic car, but unfortunately overshadowed by the competition. P1- Better and faster at absolutely everything else. The new benchmark has been set.
your opinion. I see the P1 and LaFe as classic cars with a hint of future technologies, however the 918 is the Future, now. and in the real world what matters way more then 600 kg of downforce is the torque. now check the torque figures and tell me again about performance :)
***** yes but the P1 is much lighter, has more power, and has more aero. Plus every reviewer has said the 918 has weird brakes. Plus you're talking about 'ring times, could you tell me the P1's time please? The 918 is an amazing car but it doesn't stand a chance against the P1.
Good to hear from some 918 fans here. I still think the original comments are still inline. There have been some tests between P1 and 918 WS. Do notice I say WS model. I have yet to see a comparison with normal model vs P1. The 918 does have more grip but oversteer is always part of it's DNA because of AWD. It's great to see 918 WS very competitive with P1 regardless. The track models are needed due to lack of grip in RWD platforms. 918 Torque can be sent to the front wheels. P1 and LaFerrari don't have that option. The Engineers are clearly being held back. Look at the RWD torque numbers for comparison both are cut to around 664. P1 GTR has been reported to have 738 ft-lbs or 1000NMs.So torque numbers are inline with 918 at the rear.918 front motor provides about 200ft-lbs more. I do assume Ferrari XX will be very similar. Track models provide a testing ground for upgrades and future models. The track only models clearly reinforce the original comments.
He's driven the LaFerrari but I think Ferarri don't allow direct comparisons as part of their road test rules. The fact that he said it's the best implies that it's better than the Ferrari.
muppetnumpty65 They don't allow Chris Harris to review Ferarris anymore after he revealed that they tweak their test cars to make them look more impressive. Putting their cars in direct comparisons means they can lose sometimes and Ferrari doesn't want that to happen.
I don't know why there's so many argument at the comments zone, I laughed every time I saw these arguments. Yes,maybe you guys will keep argue with numbers,but that's pointless!! All you need to know is,which is your favorite. P1 ? 918 ? Laferrari? Or other hypercar? That's the main point of being a car fan . LOVE THE CAR YOU LOVE!! And for those who keep attack at the people which leave the comments like"bla bla bla is the best car in the world" STOP IT!! He say "bla bla bla is the best in the world" only because he likes that car, and what's wrong with that? Why can't the people who say "P1 is the best" is an British , it's ridiculous to guess just by a comments! EVERYONE CAN LIKE WHATEVER THE CAR THEY LIKE IT'S NOT A CRIME!! So,please leave us with an peaceful comments zone ,thank you.
King Chechen Porsche still had 918s to sell while Ferrari and McLaren don't have that problem, so I guess that's one way of marketing your product to show it's worthwhile to buy.
McLaren already did the lap on the nordschleife but they refuse to give us the time. They sold all P1s so why dont they just show it? Is it because the 918 has less performence but still did better on the track or what is the reason? I really don't get it.
If Harry Metcalfe were still with EVO I'd give them the nod--that man has extensive private connections with some very wealthy car collectors. Since he isn't, yeah, Top Gear would be the only one I can think of.
This is basically an F-35 for the road or the Starship Enterprise. Either way, this is the measure of all measures, the car one step ahead of its rivals including 918 and the Fiat. Thanks Steve for another passionate video
In what way does this even come close to stepping forward on the 918? in terms of outright performance sure it is slightly faster in most circumstances but in any other measure I dont believe it does. The 918 gets 67mpg while still being just as fast if not faster than the P1 in most circumstances. Another Ignorant comment on youtube.
Why do you think this reptile is a step ahead of the prancing horse? Have you driven both? Funny how you seem to know something that even those who have driven both don't claim to know yet, other than the fact that they are saying that the Italian feels slightly quicker. And by the way, this thing will run its batteries down after you hit it hard for a while; no such limitation in the Ferrari...Let it try to run with the prancing horse in an endurance race
Huxxy 918 p1 and laferrari round nurburgring . That would be a dream race . The laferrari would be dead last and the 918 would be the fastest . The 4 wheel drive 4 wheel steer would see to that . The ferrari is purely for show and is pretentious . The p1 and 918 are both real drivers cars
7:08 is the time where this road test actually goes on the road... I also think that while he is talking about the car being in track mode, around the track, it is actually in sport mode. The wing is not high enough to be in track mode.
jandj Godwin I dont know, but for any car enthusiast a naturally aspirated engine always has that "something" that makes it more special than an FI engine ...lets call it soul
CarsFan Ok so what about the LaFerrari, it goes even better na,in my mind if we consider NA engine the Ferrari blows Porsche away Also by 2020 all F1 cars should be turbo 6 so turbo technology is and are at its heights and the P1 just uses it, Also the P1 generates about 600 kg of downforce and thats something tht even Ferari didnt achieve, thats means its hyper stable than even the custom made race cars in stock form In my mind Laferrari>P1>918
Andres .C if I was in cave I wouldn't have messaged you like this buddhu Bandar, I know the proceedings but FIA first announced that by 2020 all f1 cars should meet expected norms ,they gave the time till 2020 becuse lot of low budget manufacturers could develop their engines as well by the time
Well done. Lovely film, beautifully shot. Fine work. Wouldn't it be grand if somehow you and C,Harris formed a film company and did yer stuff.. that way we could have the best of the best whenever. And yes, I am very PROUD, as an Anglo, of the work that McLaren are doing. Regards WF
From my position as an older chap, in grinding poverty, and desperate health.. do you think anyone on here might offer me a run-out in a McL' 650S.. perhaps.? If I had the money, a lottery win, whatever.. I would most certainly buy one. And be VERY proud of it. Lovely work. I couldn't care less what the haters say.. let's leave them to their in-fighting.. they will NEVER own one. Regards WF
I don't think the opinion of the worlds oldest car magazine can be trusted. Fortunately there are plenty of experts in the comments section to help one make their purchasing decision.
Who needs Top Gear, if you can watch videos like this on daily basis! Best car + best motoring journalist = Pure joy Steve Sutcliffe you are a brave man!
Nick 15243 LaFerrari nope. McLaren is the best. Based on data, based on engineering, based on driving experience, McLaren is the best. See how McLaren P1 crushed LaFerrari's 963 HP on Drag race.
Big hats off to you all, the editor, the host and everyone else that was a part of making this great film. Very engaging video, you can almost feel like you're there in the cockpit with those onboard shots.
The P1 is an absolute jewel of a machine. The performance is mind-boggling. But it doesn't look very nice and the interior isn't very nice. To be honest, I would get a 918, you get the performance, luxury, good looks, fuel economy and ride quality.
If you are looking for a Hybrid with this so called great interior. The new Lamborghini Asterion has what you are looking for in a car. No tests yet but they claim a better fuel economy and more hybrid options then the 918. Hopefully Asterion gets the green for production.
Jeffrey Williams well,we can only wait until the official announcement of the production of asterion,the interior is sick,the exterior is beautiful,but probably it is going to be a heavy car,because is based on the huracan
To me, P1 is the best looking car ever made! I agree that the interior is rather poor but I think that in P1 it's all about enjoying the driving, not getting from A to B most comfortably and efficiently....
The design of the P1 in real life is outright insane! Seriously pictures and videos does not do justice to it. Also the car is sold out and it would take another 20 years for a brand new hypercar to roll out of McLaren. Though my all time favourite will always be the F1 LM edition.
I also wonder how many hours they had the car standing still at the charger to recharge the batteries :) I appreciate the technology they put into the car but if one was to take it to a track day then the batteries would probably be dead pretty fast - I'm just guessing but McLaren themselves said that the benchmark for the batteries was for them to last 1 lap of Nürburgring Nordscleife. I realise that the car will still drive but it is hardly a 900 hp car without the electric engine and the characteristics of the throttle response would also be completely altered with the torque filler gone.
This is a wonderful piece of engineering that I would dearly love to own. The same can be said for its two main rivals, the 918 and the "the Ferrari". Anyone arguing about which is better without having driven them clearly doesn't understand the concept of subjective preference. Good day all.
I dont'know how many lock-to-lock turns it takes in these super-cars, but I can assure you that on a 4 turns lock-to-lock steering system the paddles on the wheel are annoying: once your steering wheel is turned you have to think very hard about which paddle to pull, and that's not always possible exiting a fast corner.
Awesome review. And i couldn't give a rat's anus about '918 better' 'LaFerrari faster'..just enjoy the fact that we've got these 3 incredible cars out at roughly the same time, each with their own personalities, and all incredibly quick.
I honestly think that the P1 looks better than the 918 and the LaFerrari. In my opinion, the P1 looks much more futuristic in design compared to its competitors.
GeneralRushHour Because his opinion is different to yours that makes him wrong? People with that mind set is what is wrong with car culture these days.
GeneralRushHour Mr Wrong is right!...how could Mclaren being the most successful F1 Car Company in the World ever possibly compete with a Machine that could spontaneously combust at any moment lololololo....
Peter Panhead Gimme an example of a 918 catching fire then... Many supercar manufacturers have had issues like that in the past, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Bugatti, Lotus. Shit happens with high performance engines. Ignoring incidents like that, anyone who's ever owned a Porsche will testify that they are among the highest quality and most reliable cars ever to roll off production lines. But you're just here to troll, so what do you care about things like facts.
Man congrats mclaren. You guys don't make that many cars but when you do you completely dominate with performance that's way ahead of current time. I still remember playing need for speed on my computer and know hey if I drive the F1 I'm gonna dominate everyone. Fantastic work. I will always be a fan
It depends on what do you mean ''performance''.Koeningsegg can accelerate faster on straight line and it can beat any car in a drag race.But in a real race or on a race track he cannot beat LaFerrari or P1.Plus it has 300 bhp more than McLaren and 250 more from Ferrari its normal to be faster on a straight line.McLaren and Ferrari are more agile and they can turn better so overall no-one right now (street legal) can beat them on a race track.Straight lines drag races are for useless fat boys who can only put their foot on the pedal and accelerate. Veyron used to be super quick but its a fat elephant even a Fiat 500 can turn on corners better than Veyron
Yes, I read the leaked transcript, the 918 thrashed the p1, not one to gloat, but hey. P1 fanboys,, I told you so! second magazine to confirm what I've suspected all along. P1 overhyped and over rated. Lol. 918 is boss.
John marsh, the ring time for the p1, is that official? Or is that what the so called insiders are saying. My insider tells me the 918 slowed down drasticaly at the end of its ring lap. So I don't put too much stock into these so called lap times. I also keep reading p1 on a different level, so much faster than 918. From Harris to Sutcliffe, well turns out they are flat out wrong. Top gear head to head confirms 918 is a beast, much better car. Car and driver did 60 mph in 2.2 sec, 1/4 mile in 9.8 sec. And p1 was supposed to destroy 918, according to insiders lol. In usual top gear style they do end the review and try to save face for mclaren, p1 is more exciting because its so flawed that it takes time to learn its quirks, its more demanding to drive ect, rubbish. Its the p1 not a lambo diablo. Top gear lap time was a dead heat for p1 and 918. But the way they achieved those times is vastly different. Porsche is smooth, calm and balanced. P1 driver has to be on his toes or an expert just to hang with 918. If the 918 gave p1 a bloody nose, I fear the laferrari will put it in the gutter.
Paul Hennessey But you can't say ever. And I think the LaFerrari is faster. The 918 is a real car, so you can't really compare it to the P1, but it is faster from 0-60.
***** "I think the LaFerrari is faster". This information comes from you because you have driven all three cars. Faster does not mean better or we would be driving drag cars. Steve has driven all of the cars so he is qualified to make an assessment and it is his opinion, so if you are gonna differ do it with facts.
My brother hates this car, because it weighs to much and because it has an ugly aerodynamic, which only wants to look cool and stylish, but unlike a race car. Somehow he is right. And of course this fat Sutcliffe guy figures out only the positive aspects of this car.
You really do need to know next to nothing about this car to have that opinion. There is virtually nothing on this car that isn't about aerodynamics. Every curve is doing something practical. Watch the interviews with the lead engineer and realize how ridiculously wrong you and your brother are. This is quite possibly the most aerodynamic car on the road today.
Don't care which of the 3 new hypercars are better...can't afford them anyway. But the P1 is definitely a looker. On the road this machine truly looks like something out of this world. Good review
The quality of materials...the internal technology...the design...everything made by italians is better for millennia...you should know italian high, luxury and sports technology...this car has no soul
Anyone that has anything negative to say about this review SHOULD STOP POSING AS A CAR FANATIC AT THIS POINT...of course he is proud and should be. A great British motoring icon driven by a hardcore Brit...
I'm surprised no one else has said this. Check out the video at around 11:54, on the Top Gear track, something red looking comes into frame, it's a bit of a blur, hard to tell
At 2:15, why did the car unsettle? It seems that he was on the brakes, but it doesn't make sense for the car to unsettle that much considering he is traveling in a straight line.
at the end of the video, parked on the black gravel with the field behind it. What an awesome shot that was. I gota find a wallpaper of that. Nice video guys!
Aaaah that's why the first review was so bad. This totally makes sense! Great video guys! I liked how you covered the speedo when you were going over the limit :D
Wait - did he point out that he loves the fact that the P1's paddles are attached to the steering wheel?! He drives a hypercar and talks about THIS? Every damn Audi A3 has its paddles attached to steering wheel. Wow, how amazing is that, a true sign of a hypercar...
Ha. I have been reading and watching material related to the P1 for well over a year now. Only just this second did i realize that the headlights are striking similar to McLaren emblems. This car is epic
This video is the best review of one of the best super cars money can buy well done Steve. The new F1, Chris Harris couldn't have done it better. p.s. great aerial shots too
Got to be honest, ur a fantastic driver and your able to get through to the average Joe just what kind of power and precision your taking about here.Great test.Can't wait for the P 1 v's La Ferrari test, Wow!.Great job man.Unlike other BBC car testers (I'll let you work that out)You Seem like an average Joe that can drive a car very well and get across the intricacies of the car's ur testing. Great Job Dude!!....
One thing that annoys me more than anything is when people try to compare these cars to the tuned up 1,000 hp gallardos and GTRs. This is in a different league.
We had a P1 at the shop I work at for a photo shoot. The attention to detail on this car is amazing. Everything on this car is looks exquisite. No flaws in the carbon fiber. Fit and finish is really next level, from interior to bodywork. The car, whether you like the styling or not, is a work of art. I work on exotic cars for a living and I have to admit, this is one of the most finely detailed cars I've seen.
For me this is the most beautiful car in the world & has the all around package 100% nothing missing. If I could choose any car in the world no matter the price it would be a P1 hands down I wouldn't have to think for more than 3 seconds.
+SuperStar O Well, the McLaren P1 is missing a glove box XD
I agree many great cars I would want but the P1 is my number 1 dream car
SuperStar O looks a lot worse in person and very underwhelming the first time i saw one. Just hasnt grown on me alomg with every other current mclaren .
Seriously, this particular P1 has been through everything. It's got the license plates "PI OOV" and I've seen it here, on Top Gear, and in official races.
+Alon Alkalai not to forget both of Chris Harris' videos
In case anyone missed it, Sutcliffe drove both the LaFerrari, 918 and the P1 and concluded that the P1 is the greatest supercar of all time.
Agreed!
Can’t believe I’m saying this BUT ITS A FUCKING HYPER CAR
Indeed !!!!!!
The best Supercar in the world right now, no doubt about that!
lol, you british pal?
CarsFan He sure is hahahaha
Porsche 918? Rimac Concept:One? i still have doubts XD
I need to see a la Ferrari head to head
I think koenigsegg agera R still beat this car. You should see when the agera do full braking without touching the steering wheel.
Official; McLaren have produced the greatest supercar of all time!
Well done Steve back on top form. What a phenomenal car though.
My two cents:-
LaFerrari - fastest straight line speed and best sound.
918- Most comfortable, epic car, but unfortunately overshadowed by the competition.
P1- Better and faster at absolutely everything else. The new benchmark has been set.
your opinion. I see the P1 and LaFe as classic cars with a hint of future technologies, however the 918 is the Future, now. and in the real world what matters way more then 600 kg of downforce is the torque. now check the torque figures and tell me again about performance :)
***** yes but the P1 is much lighter, has more power, and has more aero. Plus every reviewer has said the 918 has weird brakes. Plus you're talking about 'ring times, could you tell me the P1's time please? The 918 is an amazing car but it doesn't stand a chance against the P1.
Good to hear from some 918 fans here. I still think the original comments are still inline. There have been some tests between P1 and 918 WS. Do notice I say WS model. I have yet to see a comparison with normal model vs P1. The 918 does have more grip but oversteer is always part of it's DNA because of AWD. It's great to see 918 WS very competitive with P1 regardless.
The track models are needed due to lack of grip in RWD platforms. 918 Torque can be sent to the front wheels. P1 and LaFerrari don't have that option. The Engineers are clearly being held back. Look at the RWD torque numbers for comparison both are cut to around 664. P1 GTR has been reported to have 738 ft-lbs or 1000NMs.So torque numbers are inline with 918 at the rear.918 front motor provides about 200ft-lbs more.
I do assume Ferrari XX will be very similar. Track models provide a testing ground for upgrades and future models.
The track only models clearly reinforce the original comments.
Britain's finest car vs Britian's finest reviewer. I knew this would be EPIC before I even click on the video.
This is by far the greatest road test video I’ve seen in ages and this guy can drive! 10/10
Best P1 vid out there, compliments your magazine article perfectly. 10/10
He's driven the LaFerrari but I think Ferarri don't allow direct comparisons as part of their road test rules. The fact that he said it's the best implies that it's better than the Ferrari.
Your right Ferrari don't, now why wouldn't they let reviewers make direct comparisons, let me think........ I know.......
Same reason McLaren did not show the Nurburgring lap tme and Porsche did.
muppetnumpty65 They don't allow Chris Harris to review Ferarris anymore after he revealed that they tweak their test cars to make them look more impressive. Putting their cars in direct comparisons means they can lose sometimes and Ferrari doesn't want that to happen.
sodazman Chris Harris did review about LF. Check on the his latest scoop.
When he gives it the berries at around 8:08 you can really see how rapidly the shrubs at the side of the road start going past him fricking insane.
I don't know why there's so many argument at the comments zone, I laughed every time I saw these arguments.
Yes,maybe you guys will keep argue with numbers,but that's pointless!!
All you need to know is,which is your favorite.
P1 ? 918 ? Laferrari? Or other hypercar?
That's the main point of being a car fan .
LOVE THE CAR YOU LOVE!!
And for those who keep attack at the people which leave the comments like"bla bla bla is the best car in the world"
STOP IT!!
He say "bla bla bla is the best in the world" only because he likes that car, and what's wrong with that?
Why can't the people who say "P1 is the best"
is an British , it's ridiculous to guess just by a comments!
EVERYONE CAN LIKE WHATEVER THE CAR THEY LIKE
IT'S NOT A CRIME!!
So,please leave us with an peaceful comments zone ,thank you.
I agree
the P1, 918 and LaFerrari are in a class of its own, lets call them Hypercars
Now get the 918 and LaFerrari along with the P1 in a group test :)
Doubt it will happen. The manufactures don't actually want the world to know as its fun to speculate and just buy their products and be happy.
Hott Baje Those incompetent ones.
Hott Baje
Well, Porsche was brave enough to release their nordschleife lap times.
King Chechen Porsche still had 918s to sell while Ferrari and McLaren don't have that problem, so I guess that's one way of marketing your product to show it's worthwhile to buy.
McLaren already did the lap on the nordschleife but they refuse to give us the time. They sold all P1s so why dont they just show it? Is it because the 918 has less performence but still did better on the track or what is the reason? I really don't get it.
It is the greatest car of this century it beats everything hands down well done again Mclaren!
Which car magazine will be first with the ultimate comparison, LaFerrari vs 918 vs P1.
I think only Top Gear will do that
If Harry Metcalfe were still with EVO I'd give them the nod--that man has extensive private connections with some very wealthy car collectors. Since he isn't, yeah, Top Gear would be the only one I can think of.
jeebus2121 Has Harry left Evo? He was a cool guy.
Paul McGuire Yeah, last October I think. He works for the 'Skunk works' division of Jaguar/Land Rover on special projects.
jeebus2121 oh well at least he's not left the motoring world! Used to love his videos, he made so many funny mistakes! Cheers for the info
In 2022 this is still the champion 🏆 of super/hyper cars!!! What a beast!👹😜
This is basically an F-35 for the road or the Starship Enterprise. Either way, this is the measure of all measures, the car one step ahead of its rivals including 918 and the Fiat.
Thanks Steve for another passionate video
In what way does this even come close to stepping forward on the 918? in terms of outright performance sure it is slightly faster in most circumstances but in any other measure I dont believe it does. The 918 gets 67mpg while still being just as fast if not faster than the P1 in most circumstances. Another Ignorant comment on youtube.
Max Power
Couldnt agree more with you Max. Too many people on here blinded by fanboyism. Lets just be grateful these machines still exist.
Why do you think this reptile is a step ahead of the prancing horse? Have you driven both? Funny how you seem to know something that even those who have driven both don't claim to know yet, other than the fact that they are saying that the Italian feels slightly quicker. And by the way, this thing will run its batteries down after you hit it hard for a while; no such limitation in the Ferrari...Let it try to run with the prancing horse in an endurance race
Huxxy 918 p1 and laferrari round nurburgring . That would be a dream race . The laferrari would be dead last and the 918 would be the fastest . The 4 wheel drive 4 wheel steer would see to that . The ferrari is purely for show and is pretentious . The p1 and 918 are both real drivers cars
7:08 is the time where this road test actually goes on the road... I also think that while he is talking about the car being in track mode, around the track, it is actually in sport mode. The wing is not high enough to be in track mode.
I wonder if Steve borrowed Chris Harris' camera-man and editor...Really good video !
8 years on, this car still impresses. This is why the P1 is one of my favorite cars
Maybe this is the best Hypercar in the world, but the 918 and LaFerrari are the best machines in the entire known Universe.
How do you know that, all reviewers who reviewed P1 and 918 has already admitted that P1 is better than 918, but is it better than LaFerrari, I doubt
jandj Godwin
I dont know, but for any car enthusiast a naturally aspirated engine always has that "something" that makes it more special than an FI engine ...lets call it soul
CarsFan Ok so what about the LaFerrari, it goes even better na,in my mind if we consider NA engine the Ferrari blows Porsche away
Also by 2020 all F1 cars should be turbo 6 so turbo technology is and are at its heights and the P1 just uses it,
Also the P1 generates about 600 kg of downforce and thats something tht even Ferari didnt achieve, thats means its hyper stable than even the custom made race cars in stock form
In my mind Laferrari>P1>918
jandj Godwin by 2020? where have you been the last 6 months, living in a cave?
Andres .C if I was in cave I wouldn't have messaged you like this buddhu Bandar, I know the proceedings but FIA first announced that by 2020 all f1 cars should meet expected norms ,they gave the time till 2020 becuse lot of low budget manufacturers could develop their engines as well by the time
Incredible car!!! McLaren, in follow up to the legendary F1, has once AGAIN made the new best car on the planet!!! Amazing!!!!!
Damn.....sick car and great review!
Awesome video, great camera work, well done Steve and all at Autocar.
Well done. Lovely film, beautifully shot. Fine work.
Wouldn't it be grand if somehow you and C,Harris formed a film company and did yer stuff.. that way we could have the best of the best whenever.
And yes, I am very PROUD, as an Anglo, of the work that McLaren are doing.
Regards
WF
From my position as an older chap, in grinding poverty, and desperate health.. do you think anyone on here might offer me a run-out in a McL' 650S.. perhaps.?
If I had the money, a lottery win, whatever.. I would most certainly buy one. And be VERY proud of it. Lovely work.
I couldn't care less what the haters say.. let's leave them to their in-fighting.. they will NEVER own one.
Regards
WF
KP..
Bless you darling, wondered where you'd gone to lately.?
WF
My thoughts exactly on Sutcliffe and C. Harris - that would be a gongshow; and a wonderful one at that.
Yes, C. Harris knows how to make love with cars.
It's really a great car, but the sound and design aren't sexy like Ferrari's to me :-)
Almost 20 MPG... that is nuts. Perfect car.
I don't think the opinion of the worlds oldest car magazine can be trusted. Fortunately there are plenty of experts in the comments section to help one make their purchasing decision.
Best comment by far PMSL, god your so right.
Stfu
Who needs Top Gear, if you can watch videos like this on daily basis!
Best car + best motoring journalist = Pure joy
Steve Sutcliffe you are a brave man!
McLaren P1 is all time's best hypercar.
Nick 15243 LaFerrari nope. McLaren is the best. Based on data, based on engineering, based on driving experience, McLaren is the best. See how McLaren P1 crushed LaFerrari's 963 HP on Drag race.
Nick 15243 hahah. The pioneering is still the P1 dude.
i have never ever seen Steve Sutcliffe this happy! good for you man:) you brought a big grin in my face:):)
I prefer this over the Leferrari...
Big hats off to you all, the editor, the host and everyone else that was a part of making this great film. Very engaging video, you can almost feel like you're there in the cockpit with those onboard shots.
Funny how the speed is blurred at 8:14 lol
60 MPH speed limit. He was hitting 67.................ish.
The P1 is an absolute jewel of a machine. The performance is mind-boggling. But it doesn't look very nice and the interior isn't very nice. To be honest, I would get a 918, you get the performance, luxury, good looks, fuel economy and ride quality.
If you are looking for a Hybrid with this so called great interior. The new Lamborghini Asterion has what you are looking for in a car. No tests yet but they claim a better fuel economy and more hybrid options then the 918.
Hopefully Asterion gets the green for production.
Jeffrey Williams well,we can only wait until the official announcement of the production of asterion,the interior is sick,the exterior is beautiful,but probably it is going to be a heavy car,because is based on the huracan
To me, P1 is the best looking car ever made! I agree that the interior is rather poor but I think that in P1 it's all about enjoying the driving, not getting from A to B most comfortably and efficiently....
The design of the P1 in real life is outright insane! Seriously pictures and videos does not do justice to it. Also the car is sold out and it would take another 20 years for a brand new hypercar to roll out of McLaren. Though my all time favourite will always be the F1 LM edition.
I think the P1s exterior looks amazing.
I wonder if he would've praised it anywhere near as much if it wasn't a British car.
Same amount! The Ferrari 458 isn't British at all, yet they love it! and Jeremy Clarkson said he would take it over an MP4-12C (Which is British).
The Koenigsegg Agera R is better.
I also wonder how many hours they had the car standing still at the charger to recharge the batteries :) I appreciate the technology they put into the car but if one was to take it to a track day then the batteries would probably be dead pretty fast - I'm just guessing but McLaren themselves said that the benchmark for the batteries was for them to last 1 lap of Nürburgring Nordscleife. I realise that the car will still drive but it is hardly a 900 hp car without the electric engine and the characteristics of the throttle response would also be completely altered with the torque filler gone.
One 1 is faster. Lighter with 400 more hp, and more downforce. Koenigsegg agera r is insane, but not enough turning safety, just too crazy
Fantastic video - very well shot with a nice angles to show a cracking road and scenery and of course what an amazing machine!
Just wait for the p1 gtr if it exists
With a 1000 plus hp
It does
This is a wonderful piece of engineering that I would dearly love to own. The same can be said for its two main rivals, the 918 and the "the Ferrari". Anyone arguing about which is better without having driven them clearly doesn't understand the concept of subjective preference. Good day all.
Gear paddles should be on the wheel. Ferrari is wrong.
Ferrari are never wrong.
Malc180s Have you ever driven a 348 GTS.
Malc180s Ferrari isn't wrong, but Mclaren's decision is better
I dont'know how many lock-to-lock turns it takes in these super-cars, but I can assure you that on a 4 turns lock-to-lock steering system the paddles on the wheel are annoying: once your steering wheel is turned you have to think very hard about which paddle to pull, and that's not always possible exiting a fast corner.
What kind of corner are you taking that needs 4 turns ??
Using a crossover the right hand is always up shift.
Steve good job, you corrected a mistake in the first test!Great video!
In the Motortrend test the 918 did the quarter mile in 10.0 sec. Haha P1.
If I would have to choose, I would go with the 918, but the P1 is still quicker -> 9.8
In the Motortrend test, the P1 did the quarter mile in 9.8 sec. Haha 918
Shadowboost
WTF man, you ruined it... you added the coma :P
Mzn T Damn it, my bad. LOL
Mzn T
Aaaand he forgot the full stop at the very end there. ;-)
@3:40 and again @4:27 there are amazing shots of this car. amazing!
Awesome review. And i couldn't give a rat's anus about '918 better' 'LaFerrari faster'..just enjoy the fact that we've got these 3 incredible cars out at roughly the same time, each with their own personalities, and all incredibly quick.
I honestly think that the P1 looks better than the 918 and the LaFerrari. In my opinion, the P1 looks much more futuristic in design compared to its competitors.
918 for me, pleasethankyou.
GeneralRushHour No such thing as a wrong opinion, Mr Troll.
I agree with you. The 918 looks far more well put together and in my opinion, better too.
GeneralRushHour Because his opinion is different to yours that makes him wrong?
People with that mind set is what is wrong with car culture these days.
GeneralRushHour Mr Wrong is right!...how could Mclaren being the most successful F1 Car Company in the World ever possibly compete with a Machine that could spontaneously combust at any moment lololololo....
Peter Panhead Gimme an example of a 918 catching fire then...
Many supercar manufacturers have had issues like that in the past, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Bugatti, Lotus. Shit happens with high performance engines. Ignoring incidents like that, anyone who's ever owned a Porsche will testify that they are among the highest quality and most reliable cars ever to roll off production lines.
But you're just here to troll, so what do you care about things like facts.
That chuckle when he starts drifting it. Priceless.
8:45. Did we break the speed limit, Steve? I notice the blurred out speedo!
Man congrats mclaren. You guys don't make that many cars but when you do you completely dominate with performance that's way ahead of current time. I still remember playing need for speed on my computer and know hey if I drive the F1 I'm gonna dominate everyone. Fantastic work. I will always be a fan
The Koenigsegg One:1 makes these hybrids hypercars look obsolete when it comes to performance.
It depends on what do you mean ''performance''.Koeningsegg can accelerate faster on straight line and it can beat any car in a drag race.But in a real race or on a race track he cannot beat LaFerrari or P1.Plus it has 300 bhp more than McLaren and 250 more from Ferrari its normal to be faster on a straight line.McLaren and Ferrari are more agile and they can turn better so overall no-one right now (street legal) can beat them on a race track.Straight lines drag races are for useless fat boys who can only put their foot on the pedal and accelerate. Veyron used to be super quick but its a fat elephant even a Fiat 500 can turn on corners better than Veyron
There is a difference in going fast in a straight line and actually making a car go round corners.
kit car
Idiots who reply to this comment, it's much lighter than the hybrids, and has more downforce. Tell me what makes the hybrids better than the one:1.
That bit at the end when he accelerates away is awesome
Yes, I read the leaked transcript, the 918 thrashed the p1, not one to gloat, but hey. P1 fanboys,, I told you so! second magazine to confirm what I've suspected all along. P1 overhyped and over rated. Lol. 918 is boss.
John marsh, the ring time for the p1, is that official? Or is that what the so called insiders are saying. My insider tells me the 918 slowed down drasticaly at the end of its ring lap. So I don't put too much stock into these so called lap times. I also keep reading p1 on a different level, so much faster than 918. From Harris to Sutcliffe, well turns out they are flat out wrong. Top gear head to head confirms 918 is a beast, much better car. Car and driver did 60 mph in 2.2 sec, 1/4 mile in 9.8 sec. And p1 was supposed to destroy 918, according to insiders lol. In usual top gear style they do end the review and try to save face for mclaren, p1 is more exciting because its so flawed that it takes time to learn its quirks, its more demanding to drive ect, rubbish. Its the p1 not a lambo diablo. Top gear lap time was a dead heat for p1 and 918. But the way they achieved those times is vastly different. Porsche is smooth, calm and balanced. P1 driver has to be on his toes or an expert just to hang with 918. If the 918 gave p1 a bloody nose, I fear the laferrari will put it in the gutter.
Nope.
Autocar has done a drag race with P1 and 918. Results should not be shocking. Ferrari did decline as they always do.
I want one so bad! But chances are almost impossible
Who, that was biased... Greatest supercar of all time? Wtf? There will be much better cars in the future!
those cars are not out yet though are they ??????
Paul Hennessey But you can't say ever. And I think the LaFerrari is faster. The 918 is a real car, so you can't really compare it to the P1, but it is faster from 0-60.
***** your not making much sense my friend, the 918 is a real car??? so is the P1 make believe?? its an epic car end of
***** "I think the LaFerrari is faster". This information comes from you because you have driven all three cars. Faster does not mean better or we would be driving drag cars. Steve has driven all of the cars so he is qualified to make an assessment and it is his opinion, so if you are gonna differ do it with facts.
Autocar is British magazine.....SO.... ;)
That was EPIC. Great review, great car, great everything... ;)
My brother hates this car, because it weighs to much and because it has an ugly aerodynamic, which only wants to look cool and stylish, but unlike a race car. Somehow he is right. And of course this fat Sutcliffe guy figures out only the positive aspects of this car.
Tell your brother to piss off. he's an idiot
You really do need to know next to nothing about this car to have that opinion.
There is virtually nothing on this car that isn't about aerodynamics. Every curve is doing something practical. Watch the interviews with the lead engineer and realize how ridiculously wrong you and your brother are. This is quite possibly the most aerodynamic car on the road today.
Mick Dundee Seconded
3rd 4th 5th and 6th mongtards
Chris Hris That is not exactly true.
Don't care which of the 3 new hypercars are better...can't afford them anyway. But the P1 is definitely a looker. On the road this machine truly looks like something out of this world. Good review
LA FERRARI IS MUCH BETTER
How so?
The P1's sound is horrible
A twin turbocharged car vs normally aspirated, of course the Ferrari sounds better but is that your only criteria for being a better car?
The quality of materials...the internal technology...the design...everything made by italians is better for millennia...you should know italian high, luxury and sports technology...this car has no soul
Mario Zantedeschi Kindly explain what is a soul in a car, i have heard that term before and i want to know what it means since these are all new cars.
2:11 "A HUNDRED AND NINETY!!!!" Lol...astonishing car though
great reviewer..great test. awesome car.really enjoyed watching this. best p1 review ive seen so far on youtube
Great video autocar, Steve did a great job as always
Best P1 review ive ever seen. Even better the top gear or drive Chris Harris
its awesome to watch the reaction of these best car show hosts when they drive the best cars in the world
Mr Sutcliffe gives one of the best tests I've seen, that car is an utter monster!
Anyone that has anything negative to say about this review SHOULD STOP POSING AS A CAR FANATIC AT THIS POINT...of course he is proud and should be. A great British motoring icon driven by a hardcore Brit...
Agreed!
Big up Steve Stutcliffe for put that machine through the paces, great skill.
Awesome video, what a treat to watch this on a Tuesday Morning
The actual most desirable car ! No doubt for me
Great review and demonstration Mr. Sutcliffe. A comparison between the LaFerrari, P1, and 918 will be beyond epic proportions. Please let this happen.
Best review on the P1 so far!
best P1 review on youtube!!!
I'm surprised no one else has said this. Check out the video at around 11:54, on the Top Gear track, something red looking comes into frame, it's a bit of a blur, hard to tell
Hello! I'm looking for the meaning of the word P of this McLaren P1 model, what does it mean, ¿PERFORMANCE? Thank you for your answers.
Best supercar review i've seen in awhile
Much much better than the Abu Dhabi review! Loved it!
Best car in the world IMO..
Awesome awesome awesome!!! Greatest review of all times! Possibly with the bugatti vs typhoon fighter jet of top hear
Great video!
I guess it just comes down to preference. The hybrids are all amazing cars and I would be happy just to even see one of these cars in person.
The P1's exterior design reminds me of the Mclaren F1 and Saleen S7 combined together
Can't believe this was partly filmed at Castle Combe :D
At 2:15, why did the car unsettle? It seems that he was on the brakes, but it doesn't make sense for the car to unsettle that much considering he is traveling in a straight line.
at the end of the video, parked on the black gravel with the field behind it. What an awesome shot that was. I gota find a wallpaper of that. Nice video guys!
Aaaah that's why the first review was so bad. This totally makes sense! Great video guys! I liked how you covered the speedo when you were going over the limit :D
Love that paint color
What a beautiful drive through that Welsh countryside!
Wait - did he point out that he loves the fact that the P1's paddles are attached to the steering wheel?! He drives a hypercar and talks about THIS? Every damn Audi A3 has its paddles attached to steering wheel. Wow, how amazing is that, a true sign of a hypercar...
Don't be a numpty ;)
muppetnumpty65
He is right. This is biased as fuck.
Jay Leno tested a 918 & tested a P1, he bought the P1, if you like the P1 check out his review he talks you through how it works
The greatest AUTOCAR review in history
and i actually think this is the greatest review of the p1 yet, and therefore, ever.
Ha. I have been reading and watching material related to the P1 for well over a year now. Only just this second did i realize that the headlights are striking similar to McLaren emblems. This car is epic
It's always entertaining to see how ferocious arguments can get between people about a car the neither one has driven.
This video is the best review of one of the best super cars money can buy well done Steve. The new F1, Chris Harris couldn't have done it better. p.s. great aerial shots too
GREAT video, well done!
The happiness on his face!!! XD
Wow what a car and great video autocar.
Got to be honest, ur a fantastic driver and your able to get through to the average Joe just what kind of power and precision your taking about here.Great test.Can't wait for the P 1 v's La Ferrari test, Wow!.Great job man.Unlike other BBC car testers (I'll let you work that out)You Seem like an average Joe that can drive a car very well and get across the intricacies of the car's ur testing. Great Job Dude!!....
Steve loves speaking in hushed whispers when narrating in the background i.e. at the start of the video
Great review!
One thing that annoys me more than anything is when people try to compare these cars to the tuned up 1,000 hp gallardos and GTRs. This is in a different league.