THE MCLAREN W1 IS NEARLY HERE
2026-09-08By Supercars.org Editorial Team
- McLaren are preparing to put the W1 into production
- The marque has revealed several complete prototypes
- Just 399 will be made for the whole world
The wait for all new McLaren W1 is nearly over. Recently, McLaren has come close to formally completing testing of the supercar with several complete prototypes erected and shown to fans around the globe. McLaren have had to develop an entire new supercar, with everything about the W1 being new.
STELLAR PERFORMANCE Engineers had to develop an all new powertrain, consisting of a hybrid system comprised of a 4.0L twin-turbocharged V8 with 1 electric motor, developing 1258hp and 1340Nm of torque. The W1 also introduces an all new design, and new aerodynamic challenges. McLaren have had to balance the wants of comfort from customers with offering extreme and immediate power.
McLaren will build just 399 customer examples of the W1, with each starting at north of $2.1 million. Production is due to commence soon with the first deliveries landing on streets before the end of 2026.
The W1 represents a new era for McLaren, carrying the F1 and P1's legacy into the present day, while incorporating everything that McLaren is famous for.
